The Epiphone instrument company, once a chief rival to Gibson guitars, mandolin, and guitars in the early part of the 20th century, became more-or-less an authorized Gibson copy builder after Gibson bought the company in 1957. Not immediately, as Epiphone
Here it is... A one of a kind, unique and rare instrument; a banjo unicorn. Bernunzio Uptown Music in Rochester, NY has listed for sale the only prewar five string All American banjo Gibson ever made, with a flathead tone ring
Gibson has announced two new instruments in its iconic F-5 mandolin line, a replica of the historic 1923 Loar, and a modern version for players who want the sound without all the frills. The 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue is a
David Harvey is Master Luthier at Gibson (head of the Gibson mandolin department), a musician/singer/songwriter, and a historian with a vast knowledge of the early history of Gibson instruments. The musical maestro continues to give educational, interactive, visual presentations. "It was born
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving, and here is a lovely seasonal story of two individuals' multi-generational friendship, passion for music, appreciation for old instruments, and love for one another demonstrated on so many levels. Tennessee Bluegrass
David Harvey, who oversees production of mandolins and acoustic instruments at Gibson in Nashville, will be offering a couple of presentations this spring on the history of the company which employs him. Though Gibson has seen several owners since it
David Harvey presents Doyle Lawson with a Bill Monroe Hall of Fame Gibson F5 - photo by Styx Hicks When Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver played their final show at Nashville's Station Inn on November 27, David Harvey with Gibson Mandolins was
There is another plan afoot in Kalamazoo, MI to revamp the property that once housed the Gibson factory, including a new hotel, museum, gym, and more on the site where Gibson operated from 1917 to 1984. A similar plan announced
One thing bluegrass music has always done is identify future luminaries while they are still young. You can probably think of several examples - from Josh Williams to Sierra Hull, Chris Thile to Michael Cleveland - budding artists with a
Gibson has introduced a new line of strings for acoustic guitarists, their Coated Phosphor Bronze set, the latest addition to their Factory Spec String Collection. These are the sets that come on all new Gibson instruments. Coated strings have become popular with
