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Gibson opens largest retail Garage in Miami to target latin market

September 14

Gibson has launched its third and largest Gibson Garage in Miami's Wynwood district, aiming to reach Spanish-speaking audiences and leverage the city's role as a hub for South American music. The location features expand

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Carl Martin releases 300-watt CM Acoustic amplifier

Guitars“When I’ve played the guitars of people I’ve looked up to, it always feels like there’s DNA on them – like you’re getting a visit from your heroes”: Marcus King on his new signature Epiphone acoustic, playing Tiger, and his brotherhood with Brent Hinds Guitar World

“We tell our guitar techs we’re sorry profusely. I feel horrible for making theirlives miserable”: Mark Holcomb on how Periphery harnesses super-heavy guitars for a super-heavy album that takes djent to a dark place

Guitars“We tell our guitar techs we’re sorry profusely. I feel horrible for making theirlives miserable”: Mark Holcomb on how Periphery harnesses super-heavy guitars for a super-heavy album that takes djent to a dark place Guitar World

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