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- Article 1083 : GIBSON ACOUSTIC TO HIGHLIGHT 2008 DESIGNER CUSTOM SERIES, ELVIS COSTELLO MODEL AND JUMBO LINE AT MUSIKMESSE 2008, MARCH 12 – 15TH IN FRANKFURT
- Article 1084 : Epiphone Highlights the new Prophecy Collection, the Ultra II And the Epiphone Slash Model at Musikmesse 2008
- Article 1085 : GIBSON CUSTOM TO SHOWCASE OVER 15 NEW MODELS AT MUSIKMESSE 2008 IN FRANKFURT MARCH 12 - 15, 2008
- Article 1086 : Press Statement from Gibson Guitar on Activision
- Article 1087 : GIBSON GUITAR ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF 3RD ANNUAL ASCAP "I CREATE MUSIC" EXPO
- Article 1088 : The Grammy Foundation® Announces 2008 Grammy® Signature Schools
- Article 1089 : GIBSON GUITAR'S LIMITED EDITION SLASH SIGNATURE SERIES GUITARS IN STORES TUESDAY, APRIL 1st
- Article 1090 : Press Statement from Gibson Guitar on Harmonix, MTV Networks and Electronic Arts
- Article 1091 : Gibson Guitar and Byron Bay Blues Festival 2009...A Mighty Fine Weekend of Music!
- Article 1092 : GIBSON GUITAR ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE GIBSON LES PAUL ROBOT LP STUDIO LTD. AND GIBSON ROBOT SG SPECIAL LTD. MODELS
- Article 1093 : GIBSON GUITAR CELEBRATES THE CITY OF GLENDALE ARIZONA'S 25TH ANNUAL JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL APRIL 12-13, 2008
- Article 1094 : MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME PRESENTED BY GIBSON GUITAR ANNOUNCES INDUCTEES
- Article 1097 : Press Statement from Gibson Guitar on TC Group Merger
- Article 1098 : Baldwin Piano Supports Nashville International Airport Growing Music Program
- Article 1100 : Gibson USA's Guitar of the Month - The Les Paul 295 GoldTop Available in Limited Quantity
- Article 1101 : GIBSON GUITAR BRINGS INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION TO THE PALME MIDDLE EAST 2008 SHOW
- Article 1102 : GIBSON MEMPHIS CUSTOM SHOP CELEBRATES THE 2008 BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 2-4, 2008
- Article 1103 : WE ARE FAMILY FOUNDATION® TO HOST SIXTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION GALA
- Article 1104 : Gibson Foundation Continues Mission in Support of Environmental Causes With Sponsorship of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Eco Salon
- Article 1105 : GIBSON ORIGINAL ANNOUNCES THE LIMITED EDITION GIBSON VICTORIAN F-STYLE MANDOLIN
- Article 1106 : Master Musician and Luthier, David Harvey Joins Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments
- Article 1107 : Master Musician and Luthier, David Harvey Joins Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments
- Article 1108 : Hotel Congress Hosts 2nd Annual Night For New Orleans To Benefit Music Rising
- Article 1109 : GIBSON GUITAR EXHIBITS AT INTERNATIONAL CES HOMETECH EXPO AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
- Article 1110 : **NEWS & PHOTO TIP SHEET FOR SATURDAY MAY 31, 2008**
- Article 1111 : GIBSON GUITAR TO EXHIBIT AND ENTERTAIN AT THIS YEAR'S DIGITAL DOWNTOWN IN NEW YORK, JUNE 12-14, 2008 Booth #123
- Article 1112 : Gibson and Epiphone Partner with Virgin Mobile for the 2008 Virgin Festival in Calgary, Alberta June 21-22, 2008 Canada
- Article 1113 : GIBSON GUITAR ANNOUNCES JOAN JETT SIGNATURE MELODY MAKER GUITAR
- Article 1114 : Gibson Guitar Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the ES-335 Guitar with Larry Carlton and Guests at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - Monday, June 30, 2008
- Article 1115 : GIBSON GUITAR AND BALDWIN PIANO DELIVERS AN ALL-STAR LINE UP AT SUMMER NAMM 2008 IN NASHVILLE WITH COMPLETELY INTERACTIVE BOOTH #526
- Article 1117 : GIBSON USA ANNOUNCED THE NEW GIBSON ROBOT LES PAUL STUDIO AND GIBSON ROBOT SG SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION GUITARS IN A NEW RED METALLIC FINISH
- Article 1118 : Gibson GuitarTown Launches in Orlando with Impressive Advisory Board and Plans for Citywide Exhibit of Ten-Foot Guitars Painted by Visual Artists and Celebrities
- Article 1119 : GIBSON GUITAR AND BALDWIN PIANO ROCK THE HOUSE AT SUMMER NAMM 2008
- Article 1120 : GIBSON GUITAR JOINS THE ROTHBURY FESTIVAL IN SUPPORTING SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CONTROL AND ALTERNATIVE SUSTAINABILITY GUITAR GIANT SPONSORS FIRST ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN ROTHBURY, MICHIGAN JULY 3-6, 2008
- Article 1121 : EPIPHONE GUITAR CELEBRATES FREEDOM WITH SUPPORT OF THE SOLDIER'S ANGELS PROGRAM
- Article 1122 : GIBSON GUITAR HONORS GRAMMY WINNERS DAVID "HONEYBOY" EDWARDS AND PRODUCER SCOTT SHUMAN
- Article 1123 : GIBSON GUITAR ENTERS INTO THE VIRTUAL WORLD OF 3-D WITH LAUNCH OF THE GIBSON ISLAND ON SECOND LIFE.COM, AN INDUSTRY FIRST
- Article 1124 : NEW GIBSON CUSTOM INSPIRED MODELS MAKE HISTORY WITH RECORD SALES AND NEW ARRIVALS
- Article 1125 : Gibson Teams with Arlen Roth to Present Original Guitar Lessons
- Article 1126 : GIBSON GUITAR SPONSORS THE 19th ANNUAL SAN JOSE JAZZ FESTIVAL
- Article 1127 : The Newport Folk Festival Welcomes Gibson Acoustic as the Official Musical Instrument of Historic Musical Event in scenic Newport, Rhode Island August 1, 2008 - August 3, 2008
- Article 1128 : GIBSON GUITAR SPONSORS THE 7TH ANNUAL BAYBEATS 2008 FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE AUGUST 29-31, 2008
- Article 1129 : GUITAR CENTER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH MÖTLEY CRÜE AND THE LAUNCH OF “GUITAR CENTER ON-STAGE” - YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE ROCK HISTORY
- Article 1130 : Orlando GuitarTown Announces Celebrity Co-Chairman, Visual Artists and Charities to Benefit from Extordinary Arts Project
- Article 1131 : Gibson Guitar Offers Future Rock Stars the Chance to Produce the World's Greatest Guitars
- Article 1133 : Baldwin Piano Announces Lesson Incentive Program For Teachers
- Article 1134 : MUSIC RISING & THE GIBSON FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE FRIENDS OF NEW ORLEANS AND TIPITINA’S FOUNDATION TO BRING LEGENDARY NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS TO NATIONAL PARTY CONVENTIONS
- Article 1135 : GIBSON GUITAR READY TO ROCK THE FASHION WORLD WITH DEBUT OF NEW APPAREL AND GEAR LINE AT THE 2008 MAGIC MARKETPLACE IN LAS VEGAS AUGUST 25 - 27, 2008
- Article 1136 : Gibson Guitar Announces Miami GuitarTown with Impressive Advisory Board and Plans for Citywide Exhibit of Ten-Foot Guitars Painted by Visual Artists and Celebrities
- Article 1137 : GIBSON USA AND EPIPHONE GO FOR THE GOLD WITH LIMITED EDITION SLASH SIGNATURE LES PAUL GOLD TOP
- Article 1138 : GIBSON GUITAR BRINGS INNOVATION TO THE CITY OF LIGHT La Ville-lumiere AT THE SALON DE LA MUSIQUE ET DU SON IN PARIS, FRANCE September 12-15, 2008
- Article 1139 : ORLANDO GUITARTOWN ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL KICKOFF SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 WITH FREE CONCERT AND SNEAK PEAK OF ALL GIBSON GUITAR SCULPTURES AND EPIPHONE SHOWCASE GUITARS
- Article 1140 : Rock Icon Slash To Appear At Sam Ash Hollywood
- Article 1142 : GIBSON GUITAR AND KEXP RADIO PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL CMJ MUSIC MARATHON PARTY IN BROOKLYN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008
- Article 1143 : MIAMI GUITARTOWN PRESENTED BY GIBSON GUITAR, ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
- Article 1144 : Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Announces 2008 American Music Masters® Tribute Concert Lineup and Series Schedule
- Article 1145 : Gibson Acoustic’s Songwriter Deluxe Cutaway Modern Classic Named the 2008 Best Guitar Product of the Year by AMG
- Article 1146 : Gibson Guitar Announces Partnership with the British Music Experience at The O2, London. The Gibson Interactive Studio Will Feature One-to-One Video Guitar Experience with KT Tunstall, Amy MacDonald and the Magic Numbers courtesy of Nowplayit.com
- Article 1148 : Gibson Signature artist Larry Carlton gives an exclusive guitar master class at The Bedford in London
- Article 1149 : Gibson Guitar Launches Dark Fire - the most remarkable New Guitar in 50 years on Monday, December 15, 2008
- Article 1150 : Metal Rockers Steel Panther Join Gibson Guitar in Launch Event for Dark Fire at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Beverly Hills For Exclusive Performance and Launch of the Official Dark Fire E-Card
- Article 1151 : Gibson Guitar Announces New Delivery Dates for Anticipated Dark Fire Guitar
- Article 1152 : INNOVATION LEADS THE WAY AT THE GIBSON GUITAR EXHIBIT AT CES 2009 IN LAS VEGAS
- Article 1153 : BALDWIN PIANO UNLEASHES INNOVATION AT CES 2009
- Article 1154 : EPIPHONE ANNOUNCES CUSTOM VINTAGE MODELS AND A HOST OF ARTIST'S VISITS AT THIS YEAR'S NAMM SHOW IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
- Article 1155 : BALDWIN PIANO UNLEASHES INNOVATION AT NAMM 2009
- Article 1156 : GIBSON GUITAR, EPIPHONE AND BALDWIN PIANO SHOWCASE INNOVATION AND DESIGN AT THE NAMM 2009 SHOW IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 15-18, 2009
- Article 1157 : Legendary Performers and Music Icons Appear at Gibson Guitar Booth
- Article 1158 : GIBSON GUITAR HOSTS THE GIBSON LODGE AT THE 2009 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL IN PARK CITY, UTAH JANUARY 16-21, 2009
- Article 1159 : Kris Kristofferson Performs Exclusively At Gibson Guitar Booth 303ABCD
- Article 1160 : ORLANDO GUITARTOWN ANNOUNCES LOCATIONS FOR EPIPHONE SHOWCASE GUITARS AS PART OF PUBLIC ARTSPART OF PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITY
- Article 1161 : Miami Guitar Town Offers Preview of Ten-Foot Tall Gibson Les Paul Guitar Design "Essence of Miami"
- Article 1162 : Miami GuitarTown Announces Visuals Artists Selected To design Epiphone Showcase Guitars As Part of Arts Project to Benefit Charity
- Article 1164 : Gibson Guitar Partners with Venerable D.C. Blues Club to Honor Memphis Gold
- Article 1165 : JONAS BROTHERS SIGNED EPIPHONE GUITAR SCORES BIG BID IN SUPPORT OF THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION
- Article 1176 : Gibson Guitar Preps for Layoffs while Managing Business During Challenging Times
- Article 1178 : Sam Ash Celebrates Major Milestones with Nationwide Tour and Exclusive In-Store Events
- Article 1179 : Gibson Guitar to Sponsor 2009 Nashville Film Festival and Host VIP Reception at Nashville Gibson Entertainment Relations Showroom
- Article 1180 : Gibson Foundation Supports Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
- Article 1181 : Sam Ash Announces Celebrity Appearances During Nationwide Tour at Exclusive In-Store Events
- Article 1182 : Gibson Teams Up With Festimad 2M XVI, Awarding Festimad Taste Best Band and Universimad Best Emerging Band A Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitar
- Article 1183 : Sam Ash Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the '59 Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Special Appearance by the Father of the Electric Guitar, Les Paul
- Article 1184 : Epiphone Answers Consumers Quest for the Ultimate Guitar Package
- Article 1185 : Gibson Guitar Announces Reduction in Work Force
- Article 1186 : First-ever Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction to Raise Funds for the Opry Trust
- Article 1187 : Gibson Guitar and Best Buy Musical Instruments Come Together to Support Local Music in Texas
- Article 1188 : Gibson Guitar to Sponsor the Return of the New Music Seminar
- Article 1189 : Gibson Guitar to Sponsor the 26th Chicago Blues Festival
- Article 1190 : SuperStar Paulina Rubio Lends Support to Miami GuitarTown
- Article 1191 : Epiphone Guitar Announces the Launch of Cleveland Rocks
- Article 1195 : Cleveland Rocks! Announces Official Call For Visual Artists
- Article 1196 : Gibson Custom and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons create the Limited Edition Billy Gibbons ‘Pearly Gates’ Les Paul Standard
- Article 1197 : Gibson Guitar Announces Limited Time Mega Outlet Sale in Nashville and Memphis Offering Customers Unprecedented Pricing on Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Epiphone, Gibson Memphis, Maestro Guitars and Pro Audio Equipment Direct From Factory
- Article 1198 : The Streets of Miami Are About to Become a Bit More Colorful with Official Launch and Exhibit of Gibson Guitar’s Miami GuitarTown Project
- Article 1199 : “Gibson Through the Lens”
- Article 1201 : Illustrious Mexican Singer/Actress Thalía Autographs Gibson Les Paul Sculpture “Sakura Blush” For Miami GuitarTown
- Article 1203 : The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94
- Article 1204 : Cleveland Rocks! Announces First Tier of Visual Artists Selected for Arts Project to Benefit Local Charities
- Article 1205 : Friends Gather In Memory of Les Paul: The Man, The Music, The Guitar - Gibson Announces A Month of Tributes
- Article 1206 : Creed’s Scott Stapp Celebrates the Les Paul Studio Guitar at Sam Ash Stores During Gibson’s Month Long Tribute to Les Paul and His Famous Guitar
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To Release Simultaneously Worldwide on April 1, 2008
Exclusive Viewing at Musikmesse 2008, Hall 4.2/F19
Nashville, Tenn…March 11, 2008 Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology announces the first ever availability of a series of “Slash” signature Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Standard electric guitars. On Tuesday April 1st 2008 three very limited and unique models of the Slash signature Les Paul guitar will be released simultaneously around the world. Each guitar model has been designed and produced in close co-operation with the legendary Velvet Revolver guitarist, Slash. For the first time ever, the Slash models will be available from Gibson Custom, Gibson USA and Epiphone offering consumers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a guitar inspired by Slash. On April 1, 2008 at 5pm US EDT select dealers will offer a limited number of these models for sale. Once they are sold out, they will not be reproduced.
Gibson Custom will release their Slash Inspired By VOS (Vintage Original Spec) guitar, Gibson USA will release their Slash Signature Les Paul Standard model and there will also be an Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard Plus packaged with exclusive Slash inspired accessories. All three new guitar models will combine individual design features while Slash’s own personal touches create a unique instrument destined to become another instant classic.
For twenty years, the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll has been embodied by one man. When he shot to fame with Guns N’ Roses in 1987, Slash was the cool cat in the top hat, cranking out timeless riffs like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” And, at the same time setting the standard by which all future guitar heroes would be measured. Now fast-forward to 2008 and he’s doing exactly the same with “Velvet Revolver.”
Press can download hi-res images as they become available of each model to be offered at www.gibson.com/press/Slash08/.
“Slash embodies the true essence and spirit of rock n’ roll. He is a master of his craft and respected the world over. Gibson is proud to partner with one of the worlds greatest guitar players . His signature range of guitars is symbolic and a true testament to his status and global recognition” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “I expect these limited edition run of guitars to sell out soon after they arrive in stores globally on 1st April 2008”
“I have always been a Les Paul player and am very proud to have my own range produced by Gibson and Epiphone, the maker of the world’s greatest guitars. I hope that musicians around the world enjoy them as much as I do,” said Slash
Gibson Custom Inspired By Slash Les Paul Standard VOS
Heritage Cherry Sunburst Finish, faded to perfection just like Slash’s original.
Finished with Gibson’s proprietary VOS finishing process that yields the gently aged patina of a vintage classic
Carved 3 piece Maple top with a one-piece Mahogany back—not book-matched or weight-relieved
Custom one-piece Mahogany neck designed by Slash
100 percent nitro-cellulose lacquer
Historically accurate short neck tenon, just like the one on Slash’s original
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pickups, just like the ones in Slash’s original
22-fret Rosewood fingerboard
Chrome hardware
Tone Pros Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge
Tone Pros light stopbar tailpiece
Schaller vintage tulip-style tuners
Nickel Schaller Strap Locks
Gibson Custom Shop case with Slash logo and artwork
Certificate of authenticity
Select promotional item
MSRP $5,880 USD
Gibson USA Slash Signature Les Paul Standard
AA Figured Maple top Antique Vintage Sunburst Nitro-cellulose lacquer finish (Burst color formula personally chosen by Slash)
Un-chambered Mahogany body finished in Slash's preferred dark walnut color
Custom one-piece Mahogany neck designed by Slash. Never offered before and available only in this model.
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Humbucking pickups. Made in the USA
Custom Slash-designed artwork and logo on the headstock
22-fret Bound Rosewood fingerboard
Chrome hardware
Tone Pros Locking Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge
Tone Pros light stopbar tailpiece
Custom smooth black case with white interior and Slash artwork and logo
Certificate of authenticity
MSRP $3,499 USD
Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top
Designed and produced in close cooperation with Slash
Glued-in mahogany neck with the vintage-correct long neck tenon—typically found on the Les Pauls of the late 1950s
Neck profile patterned after the neck on Slash’s original Les Paul
Two Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro-II, open-coil humbuckers
Solid mahogany body with a highly-figured, flame maple top
Epiphone’s new LockTone stopbar/Tune-o-matic system that secures the bridge and tailpiece to the guitar even without strings, while adding as much as 20 percent more sustain
Slash’s favorite Dark Tobacco Burst finish
Nickel hardware
Machine heads with vintage tulip buttons
Authentic Slash Inspired accessories
Genuine Slash guitar picks
Custom Slash Inspired case
Certificate of authenticity
MSRP $1.464 USD
Over the next few weeks a series of promotional stunts and events leading up to the April 1st launch date will be strategically set up around the world to support the sale of the Slash signature line of guitars. Updates and information will be periodically posted on the website www.gibson.com . From Los Angeles to Tokyo, everyone will know that Slash is coming. Several sneak peeks and suprise Slash sightings are scheduled for major markets around the globe. A schedule of the events will be available at www.gibson.com beginning February 15, 2008.
Slash and Velvet Revolver are currently on a world tour promoting their second album “Libertad”. For tour dates please check the bands website http://www.velvetrevolver.com/
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