Gibson returns to the NAMM Show for 2025—get the latest news and live updates from the show floor here
Gibson is back at the NAMM Show for 2025, showcasing an exciting array of new products from the Gibson family including hot new gear from Gibson Custom, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, and KRK. Bookmark this page for the latest from the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, from where we’ll be posting regular updates throughout the show, starting on Wednesday January 22nd.
NAMM DAY THREE
Beth Heidt honored at the She Rocks Awards
As NAMM 2025 drew to a close, the She Rocks Awards took place in the Hilton Hotel’s Pacific ballroom. This celebration of female energy in the music industry honored Gibson CMO Beth Heidt with the Brilliance Award.
Beth is a passionate advocate for youth, music education, and health initiatives, and oversees the philanthropic initiatives of Gibson Gives. Find out more about the She Rocks Awards here.
Time to boogie
Reverb sat down with Dinesh to check out new electric and acoustic guitars from Gibson and Gibson Custom, and new amplifiers from MESA/Boogie. Hit the play button to watch the video now.
Star players
Samantha Fish and Zach Person stopped by the Speakeasy to check out some of the new-for-2025 Gibson acoustic guitars.
CME in the Speakeasy
Nathaniel Murphy from Chicago Music Exchange sat down with Dinesh earlier today to check out some of the forthcoming acoustic and electric guitars from Gibson and Gibson Custom. Stay tuned for the video!
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Donate on the show floor
Gibson and Gibson Gives recently joined forces with music brands and humanitarian aid organizations to provide assistance to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles. Gibson Gives Global Executive Director Erica Krusen is on the show floor at the Music Industry LA Wildfires Relief Center stand (8715), where NAMM Show attendees can get information and donate.
House of Worship
It’s the third and final day of the 2025 NAMM Show and we kicked off the morning with a panel conversation. Gibson Amplifiers and Maestro pedals Brand Manager Andrew Ladner joined Doug Doppler and worship musician and content creator Brian Wahl to discuss the various tone tools that the Gibson family of brands offers for worship musicians.
NAMM DAY TWO
Happy Hour
We closed out Friday at NAMM 2025 in style at Happy Hour with our industry friends and partners at Orville’s Speakeasy. Stay tuned to this live blog for the highlights of the third and final day of the greatest music show on Earth!
Cranking up the gain for Guitar Center
Max from Guitar Center dropped in to speak to Amplifiers Product Manager Tommy Waugh, find out about the MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier ‘s origin story, and get a taste of its massive sound. Video coming soon!
In the spotlight
Gibson Spotlight Artist Devon Thompson stopped by the Speakeasy to talk Epiphone Casinos, Gibson SGs, and plenty more besides. Full Gibson Gazette interview coming soon!
More Murphy Lab love
Actor/musician Trinity Bliss checking out the forthcoming Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged 1939 SJ-100 – a deep cut from the Gibson acoustic back catalog that’s been getting a lot of attention at the show.
Murphy Lab love
YouTube guitar tutor extraordinaire Paul Davids stopped by the Speakeasy with Silvan van der Zwaag (aka Holyoke) to check out the forthcoming Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged acoustic guitars.
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All about brand
Gibson Senior Director of Marketing Sterling Doak and Gibson Director of Brands Krista Gilley on stage at the NAMM Idea Center presenting a talk entitled Is Brand Dead? Building a Brand in the Music Industry. One of the main focuses was the recent campaign around the release of the Gibson Les Paul Studio and Les Paul Studio Session.
Team Andertons pay us a visit
Representing on behalf of the UK on day two of the NAMM Show, Danish Pete and Lee Anderton sat down with Dinesh to get the skinny on our new Gibson and Gibson Custom Les Pauls for 2025. Check out the video below:
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Sweetwater in the Speakeasy
Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater visited us this morning to check out the new-for-2025 Gibson electric and acoustic guitars and new amps from MESA/Boogie. See the results own YouTube soon!
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The evolution of content and the industry
In a session presented by Gibson, Rick Beato, Tim Pierce, and Mateus Asato appeared this morning on day two of the NAMM Show to discuss the implications of the latest technologies on artistic expression.
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Premier Guitar on camera
It’s day two of the NAMM Show in Anaheim and the Premier Guitar videos are coming in hot. Hit the play button to get a first look at new Gibson electric and acoustic guitars for 2025.
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NAMM DAY ONE
Jared James Nichols tears it up
Jared James Nichols is no stranger to P-90 pickups and his facial expression speaks volumes—suffice to say enjoyed spending some time with the Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul.
Stay tuned to hear it action soon.
The new generation
Gibson Generation Group class members Gabe Crumby, Lauren Hunter, and Saxon Weiss lit up Orville’s Speakeasy while jamming on Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Aged acoustics.
Find out more about the Gibson Generation Group program here.
The 90s Dual Rectifier gets a workout
The volume in Orville’s Speakeasy just turned up to eleven as Chris Kies from Premier Guitar and Amplifiers Product Manager Tommy Waugh were joined by Doug Weiand for a deep-dive demo of the new MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier. Check out the video:
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Double Trouble on camera
The cameras keep rolling. Here’s Dinesh talking Justin from zZounds through the finer points of the forthcoming Gibson Les Paul Standard Double Trouble, set for release in 50s and 60s configurations.
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