Traditional Bluegrass Artist Alan Bibey To Give Free Mandolin Clinic at Jackson’s Music

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…Nashville, Tennessee...March 24, 2005…

Gibson’s Original Instruments division, makers of mandolins, banjos and Dobros, has teamed up with Jackson’s Music for a free clinic with Gibson signature artist Alan Bibey.

Alan Bibey’s innovative work with “IIIrd Time Out”, “BlueRidge” and on his own solo albums has taken traditional bluegrass mandolin to a new artistic level. His signature Gibson model features the distinctive look of  tortoiseshell binding and a dark sunburst finish.

The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 6pm. It will be held at Jackson’s Music at 3443 Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Interested guests can inquire for more information by email to jmsmusic@bellsouth.net or can call

1-336-760-9635. The clinic is free to the public.

Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson’s digital guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Gibson’s family of brands includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Valley Arts, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin,  Hamilton and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website for more information at www.gibson.com.

CONTACTS:
Caroline Galloway        GIBSON         440-338-3469       caroline.galloway@gibson.com

Walter Carter              GIBSON         615-871-4500       walter.carter@gibson.com

QUALITY     PRESTIGE     INNOVATION