How to Get on Gibson’s Second Life Island
The direct SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gibson%20Island/80/52/49
Don't have a Second Life account? Go to SecondLife.com to find out more information about this vitrual land and follow instructions to set up a new FREE account and avatar.
About the Island
The official Gibson Island on Second Life.com is the first major music manufacturer to establish an official island in Second Life.In tribute to the legendary Gibson Les Paul guitar and to Les Paul himself, the Gibson Island is in the shape of the famous guitar body and rises up from the ocean in Second Life. The “island” features full theaters, mini-theaters, humbucker mountains, and other areas resembling aspects of a Gibson guitar.
Second Life Gibson avatars will have exclusive opportunities to own Gibson Gear, apparel and accessories virtually. Gibson Entertainment will provide exclusive produced videos and audio programming which will play on the movie screens throughout the 65,000 sq foot virtual island including celebrity interviews, music lessons, fun facts, company history, documentaries and performances. Visitors will be able to explore the island's many areas on the Gibson Tour Trolley or simply fly or teleport through each location.
Second Life residents will have the opportunity to experience some of the world’s most popular Gibson guitars for free. Over two-dozen “high prim” virtual Gibson models will be available throughout the Gibson Island only, allowing Second Life residents to own their dream guitar in this virtual world. The models will include Gibson’s Hound Dog Dobro, Hummingbird, SJ-200, Deluxe Songwriter, J-45, F5G mandolin, ES335 Heritage, 50th Anniversary Commemorative Explorer, Flying V, Les Paul Classic, Slash Inspired By Les Paul, John Lennon Signature Les Paul, Les Paul Robot, Les Paul Supreme, Double Cut Longhorn, SG Diablo, SG Angus Young Signature, SG Standard, and Les Paul Classic models.
Gibson Island Highlights:
• Gibson Forest: Walk the path and learn about the woods that make the extraordinary Gibson guitars recognized around the world as the premier musical instrument
• Gibson Theatre: View exclusive Gibson movies 24/7 complete with soft drinks and popcorn.
• Gibson Radio: The launch of the new Second Life radio station will play music from legendary Gibson artists and include live interviews and radio broadcasts
• Gibson Rock and Roll Stage: Full sized concert stage for musical performances
• Wurlitzer Cafe: Step back in time and experience the cafe that hosts all the latest Wurlitzer Jukebox models
• Gibson Custom Guitar Shop: You want your own virtual Gibson guitar customized? Come meet Gibson's official virtual luthier, Myriam Beck
• Gibson Guitar of the Month Boardwalk: Showcasing each 2008 monthly axe release virtually
• Gibson Gear Stores: Second Life visitors can view Gibson branded products, gear, apparel, furniture and much more that are available
• Gibson Labs: Here is where Second Life visitors can pick up their free Holographic Personal Video Movie screen and watch educational and entertaining Gibson videos.
• The J200 Building: Gibson Acoustic instruments will be given away inside this Gibson J200 Shaped building on the island
• The Gibson Amplifier Building: In honor of Gibson Amps, virtual Gibson amp models will be available here
• The Mandolin Building: Shaped like the famous Gibson Mandolin, Second Life visitors can climb a rope to the lookout tower at the base of the headstock or go inside for a virtual free Gibson F5 Mandolin