Get seasonal shopping inspiration from Sadler Vaden, Marty Schwartz, Jonah Kagen, members of Mayday Parade, Imperial Triumphant, The Lottery Winners, and more
If you are looking for a gift for the guitar-lover in your life this holiday season—or just treating yourself to something nice—the Gibson Holiday Gift Guide 2025 is a great place to start. However, for further inspiration, we decided to ask 11 stellar Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer artists from our Gibson family to tell us what they would like to find under the tree this year, and also which items they’d gift to someone else. Read on to find out which products they nominated and why, then hit the links to shop their Holiday Wishlist collections.
Alex Garcia (Mayday Parade)
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
Kramer Assault in Jet Black Metallic
“I have the Assault in yellow and I love it, so it would be so sick to have another in black.”
Kramer Tiger Stripe Tee in White
“I’ve been digging my Kramer guitars, the Dave Mustaine V and the Assault, so I’d love to rep the brand more. I love the logo and the 80s vibe.”
Gibson '57 Classic/’57 Classic Plus Pickup Set, Nickel
“I have three Les Pauls and I know these would be a good fit for one of them, maybe my Goldtop. I love the classic tone of a Gibson humbucker plus a little extra, so I think these would be perfect for that.”
“This shirt is so cool, I love the logo. These pedals are so sick too!”
MESA/Boogie® 90s Dual Rectifier Head
“This is such a classic amp, especially for Mayday Parade tones. On most of our latest release, Sad, we incorporated a Dual Rec, yet I don’t actually own one, so this would be so cool.”
What would you gift to other people?
“The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged in Vintage Sunburst. This guitar is beautiful, and the aging makes it even better. I love that it has a P-90 as well. That is the biggest selling point, because I would gift this guitar to Mayday Parade’s producers Zack and Ken, then I would get to play it all the time! In all seriousness, I think they would love to have this guitar for how beautiful it is and for the P-90, which would add to the tones they can achieve.”
Sadler Vaden
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“I’m definitely asking Santa for the black Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Gibson Kids Flying V t-shirt, Acoustic Schematic t-shirt, KRK Rokit® Generation Five studio monitors, and a Gibson Falcon 5 combo.
“I've always wanted a Les Paul with that neck profile, and I like my guitars a little relic’d—they feel played in already, and this one is ROCK. Two amazing looking tee shirts for my kiddos, some new monitors for my home studio and a Falcon 5 for living room jamming—Christmas morning is gonna be loud!”
What would you gift to other people?
“The new Gem Archer signature Sheraton, you always a need a great Epiphone guitar in the arsenal and this one is outstanding.”
Charlotte Sands
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“A Gibson Les Paul Studio in Olive Green. I currently have two SGs that I love, but I don’t have a Les Paul yet, so add it to the list! Its sound and shape is iconic, and this one just so happens to be exactly my favorite color which makes it a necessity on my wishlist. My second choice would be the Les Paul Modern Lite in TV Pelham Blue or Gold Mist Satin. I love the thinner, lighter body of the Lite and the metallic finishes are really beautiful.
“Then the Gibson Patch Jacket. This is the perfect jacket for the colder months and would make a really great gift! The Dave Mustaine Signature Guitar Strap would be perfect for my black SG—I love the leather and the design of this. You can never have too many guitar straps, especially when we’re touring.
“The KRK Rokit 8s are a studio necessity! These would be perfect for sessions, especially for checking mixes. Also KRK KNS-8402 headphones—it’s so important to have good headphones when you’re producing and recording vocals. These would be great for music-makers and music lovers alike.”
What would you gift to other people?
“It’s so hard to choose what I would give as a gift because there are so many great options. I think a Hummingbird acoustic is a really good gift for any music lovers, musicians, or songwriters. It’s a beautiful-sounding guitar and I think everyone should have a good acoustic in their home to write music and have on hand whenever inspiration strikes. For my electric guitar friends, I would give an SG Special because I think it’s a great guitar for anyone to play, and is my current favorite. It’s also lightweight, which has been really great for touring and fly dates, and also sounds amazing. Also the SG Standard in Silver Mist or Pelham Blue Burst; those guitars are so beautiful and I can’t wait to add one to my collection in the future!”
Shop the 2025 Holiday Wishlist from Charlotte Sands.
Marty Schwartz
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s in Root Beer
“I’ve always preferred the 60s neck—super smooth and fast, perfect for bluesy bends and classic rock riffs. And love that Root Beer finish! Total retro funk vibe that turns heads before you even hit a note.”
H Bar C x Gibson J-200 Odessa Unisex Jacket
“This jacket is just pure rock ’n’ roll—I already own one and it brings the vibe every time I wear it. I’d love a second to keep one crispy for shoots and the other to throw on for my everyday jam life.”
“C’mon, that van graphic is totally my vibe—it straight up reminds me of my old band van from the early touring days. It’s the kind of hat you toss on and instantly feel like you’re headed to soundcheck at some dive bar.”
MESA/Boogie Cleo Overdrive Pedal
“The Cleo is that perfect low-gain drive that lets your playing do the talking—super dynamic, super touch-sensitive, and great as a clean boost or subtle crunch. Plus, let’s be real… it comes in that classic Marty Music blue, so it basically had my name on it.”
KRK Kreate 5 Studio Monitors in Latte
“I’ve used KRKs in my own studio for years—they always give me that clear, honest sound I can trust. This new line looks awesome, especially with that Bluetooth feature. Total game-changer when your bandmate just has to play you something from their phone—no cable-scrambling required!”
What would you gift to other people?
“The Epiphone EDS-1275 Doubleneck in Alpine White would be the most epic gift ever—just total rock history in one outrageous package. I mean… you don’t even have to know how to play guitar—you could hang it on your wall and it’d be a conversation piece that instantly makes any room look legendary!”
Thom Rylance (The Lottery Winners)
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“I’ve been a very good boy this year, so I think I’ve earned something proper special. Top of my list is the Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue in Moss Mist. If Santa’s workshop is running behind, I’d happily take the Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, in Heather Poly instead. I’ve been drooling over both of them for quite some time.
“If one of those turns up under the tree, I’d better look dead cool opening it, so I’ll be wearing the Epiphone Excellente Rope Snapback. It’s the kind of hat that quietly says you know what’s up. Like, you’re not gonna look like a roadie, and those who know will know. Whoever’s behind Gibson’s clothing range right now is killing it. The H Bar C x Gibson J-200 Odessa Jacket is next level. That paired with my two-pickguard J-200 would be a proper statement. It’s basically a pickguard jacket.
“No guitar deserves quiet, so the Gibson Dual Falcon 20 2x10 Combo is essential, and the Maestro Fuzz Tone FZ-M gives it just the right amount of growl.”
What would you gift to other people?
“If I were gifting something this year, it would be the Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola. The band surprised me with that exact guitar for my birthday, and I actually cried when I opened it. It’s honestly that good.”
Jonah Kagen
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“The J-45 is simply my favorite acoustic guitar model of all time. I’ve played them for years, but I’ve yet to have a Walnut in my studio. I’d love to welcome one to the family.”
“I’ve been touring my debut album, ‘Sunflowers and Leather,’ so I am always on the lookout for sunflower accessories and easter egg opportunities I can work into my show.
Gibson Guitar Strap Dog Collar
“My dog, Mars, comes with me everywhere. She’s in the room for every song I make. It’s only fitting that she’s representing the family while I do!”
“I am forever in search of the perfect Spaghetti Western tone for my live show. This tremolo rocks.”
“For my next album production, I’m focusing on guitar tone more than anything. This thing would add a whole new vibe in the studio.”
What would you gift to other people?
“If I’m giving any Gibson gift to someone else, it’s going to be the guitar that made me fall in love with the name more than any other. This instrument has inspired me for so many years, and I will be shouting its praises from the mountaintops for many more to come.”
Han Mee (Hot Milk)
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“Well, I’ve never really asked Father Christmas for presents like this, so he might tell me to get back in my lane, but here’s what is on my shiny little list if he was feeling extra generous this year. I’ve been a good girl, I promise. I’d love one of them new Noel Gallagher Les Pauls. Honestly, the Manc in me needs it in the collection so I can have a little twinkle tappy-tap on with them airy Oasis tones. I don’t have a Les Paul as they’ve always been well f**kin’ heavy on my tiny, weak, brittle skeleton. But now I’m at home over Christmas, it would be nice to sit down in the studio and just mess around with something with mad sustain and different tonality to what I play on the daily.
“I’m just about to buy my first apartment with my fella, so we gotta get it looking nice. As a big Gibson shagger I’d love for Father Christmas to bring me that Gibson LED sign to hang in my new studio. Light that space up and remind me of how lucky I am to be playing my fave guitars of all time. And f**k it, I’ll ask for some of them bar stools too for my bar area, so my mates have somewhere to sit round the kitchen island when they come for one of my famous margs.
“I have been a long time admirer of MESA cabs from a distance… never in my price range but if father Christmas has had a great return on his crypto this year then I’ll have one of the Custom 2x12 slanted cabs off him in Emerald. Let me scare my new neighbours! Gotta have the 90s Dual Rectifier Head with it too—pairs up nice with my new Les Paul, get that 90s power flowing all across Salford, just like it’s supposed to.”
What would you gift to other people?
“I would give Jim that f**kin’ sick new distortion pedal you guys have brought out, we tried it down the Gibson Garage a few weeks back and it proper stacks up next to all the classic ones we’ve used. You guys were never who I would go to for pedals really, but after trying that one out, we were like, ‘Alright Gibson, calm down!’ Yeah, it’s a sick bit of kit that.
“Probably get my fella something too, or I’ll be in the doghouse. We both have a lot of guitars between us, but what we don’t have is an SG. I always get drawn to that 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue in Classic White, with a bit of aging going on. I think that’s such a beautiful guitar, never been practical for me live due to the neck dive that SGs naturally have, but they’re a powerhouse at home and I’d love to add one of them to our collection. Cheers, Father Christmas, you’re so kind.”
Zachary Ezrin (Imperial Triumphant)
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“This guitar is so extreme and shreds so hard. One bridge pickup is all I need. Love to see Kramer bringing back their extreme shapes and designs.”
“It’s the most insane design. Very Judas Priest and we like Judas Priest.”
“I love the skull and cross-guitars symbol.”
MESA/Boogie Badlander 100 Head
“I played it once and was quite thoroughly convinced. I do have a Mark V that I enjoy too, so maybe I would just play through both of them at the same time!”
“I love Chorus pedals. They transform your sound so drastically. And the Maestro FX pedals are awesome.”
What would you gift to other people?
“The Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom in Ebony. I have two of them and they’re my absolute favorite guitars. Most of comfortable and of course come with the Floyd Rose tremolo. Anyone who wants to play extreme music needs one of these.”
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Faith Schueler
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“I have always loved Hummingbirds and I have a hummingbird tattoo on my wrist!”
Gibson Felt Logo Pullover hoodie
“Perfect for winter time”
Gibson The Sunflower guitar strap
“My favorite flowers are sunflowers!”
What would you gift to other people?
“The Gibson Garage Mesh Back Hat, because my manager LOVES hats!”
Noah Hicks
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“I’d love to get any Les Paul Standard. Like a good, classic ’burst that is timeless would be amazing—more on the lemon side of ’burst. The Les Paul is such a timeless and iconic instrument... especially the sunburst finish. A classic guitar that fits any song I play and sing.
“I’d rock the heck out of the Eagle t-shirt and those sick camo hoodies y’all have. It’d be awesome to rock a Gibson t-shirt on stage and the hoodie to be rocking around this fall and winter!
“When it comes to amps, either a MESA/Boogie Mark VII combo or a cream Dual Falcon 20 would be sick. The few I’ve played through, they really have all the tones I’m looking for and the cream amp would really stick out on stage.”
What would you gift to other people?
“Personally, I love my Epiphone USA Coronet so much, I would probably go with that. The perfect gift for anyone who wants to get a classic guitar and probably one of the best bang-for-your-buck instruments they have to offer. Not to mention it’s a nitro finish, so that thing will age beautifully.”
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Bardo (Beauty School Dropout)
What are the top five things you’d ask Santa for this year?
“The Gibson family has too many cool things on the menu for Christmas but here are my top picks for Santa this year: First, the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue. I’ve been playing the IGC Les Paul Customs on tour and absolutely fell in love. The IGC line is built with tour-grade quality, which is a massive factor for me ’cause, admittedly, I tend to push my guitars to the limits with my stage antics.
“Next, the Billy Reid x Gibson Biker Jacket . I feel like I would actually never take this thing off, it’s so cool. Also, the Imogene + Willie x Gibson Denim Trucker Jacket has as sick cut and style while repping some iconic names.
“Santa, if you could be so kind to bring me the MESA/Boogie Split Back 4x12. Such an iconic cabinet. NEED this on stage with me, along with the MESA/Boogie Badlander 100 head. Classic ripping 100-watt tone. Santa, I need this one.”
What would you gift to other people?
“A perfect gift I’ve discovered this year are the KRK GoAux 3s. I’m always making music while on the road, and these have been AMAZING to have in the arsenal. They sound great, loud as hell, and ultra-portable. A must-have for green rooms or if you wanna turn any room into an impromptu party.”
Shop Bardo’s 2025 Holiday Wishlist and view all 11 Gibson artists’ 2025 Holiday Wishlist product picks.
