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Gibson to Expand Bozeman, Montana Factory Amid Increased Demand
By Jackson Maxwell published
Gibson's acoustic HQ will more than double in size, and receive a new office space, showroom, day care, and reception area.

What Really Happened Behind the Scenes of Van Halen's Infamously Out-of-Tune 2007 "Jump" Performance
By Jackson Maxwell published
Guitar tech Tom Weber – who watched the whole scene unfold – tells the real story.

Gibson's Former Kalamazoo Factory to Become a Hard Rock Hotel
By Jackson Maxwell published
Heritage Guitars' operations, located at the same complex, will reportedly be unaffected by the new development.

Dweezil Zappa to Sell Numerous Custom Guitars on Reverb.com
By Jackson Maxwell published
Some of the proceeds from the collection of gear – which includes Zappa's famous green Charvel S-Type and a number of pedals – will go to Feeding America.

Register today, and for free, for NAMM’s Believe in Music Week online extravaganza
By Richard Bienstock published
The global virtual event begins January 18

Gibson Announces Acquisition of Mesa/Boogie
By Jackson Maxwell published
Mesa/Boogie's founder, Randy Smith, will remain with the company as its Master Designer, Gibson said.

Viral Conspiracy Theory Image of COVID-19 Vaccine "5G Chip" is Actually the Boss Metal Zone Circuit
By Jackson Maxwell published
Inject those jet-fueled distortion tones right into your bloodstream – literally.

Gear Used by Eddie Van Halen Stolen From Nashville Storage Locker
By Jackson Maxwell published
The stolen items include a number of Marshall 4x12 cabinets used on Van Halen’s 5150 tour.
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