Upgraded Gibson ES models, the Les Paul Studio Double Trouble, bold new Epiphone Futuras, and more unveiled in Anaheim
Yesterday at NAMM Media Preview Day, Gibson VP of Product Mat Koehler kicked off our celebration of 100 years of Gibson flat-tops, lifting the art deco tweed lid on the Century Collection, a range of beautiful 12-fret acoustics with a warm, piano-like response perfect for fingerpickers. Today, we’re plugging in and going electric, teasing new and forthcoming releases from Gibson, Gibson Custom, and Epiphone. Scroll on for the highlights, including pictures from the show floor in sunny Anaheim, California.
Gibson Les Paul Studio Double Trouble models at NAMM 2026
Gibson Les Paul Studio Double Trouble
Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Gibson Les Paul™ Standard 50s & 60s Double Trouble models comes an even more accessible route to the Double Classic White aesthetic beloved by so many players. Based on the smash-hit Les Paul Studio platform and handcrafted in Nashville, TN, these guitars are as versatile as they are head-turning, with gloss nitrocellulose finishes and Double Classic White Burstbucker™ Pro pickups with coil tapping for a wide range of tones. Available Spring 2026.
Gibson Custom ES-330 and Gibson ES-335 models alongside a sneak peek at the forthcoming Gary Clark Jr. ES-355
Gibson Custom ES-330 Reissues
The legendary ES-330™ is back in the Gibson Custom lineup after an eight-year hiatus. With more and more of today’s players using direct rigs at home or on silent stages, there’s never been a better time to enjoy the expressive dynamic range and beautiful P-90 tones of a fully hollow Gibson ES™ model, handcrafted in Nashville, TN, by the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop. 1959 and 1962 ES-330 Reissue models offer two distinct flavors in vintage-inspired colorways. Available Summer 2026.
Gibson ES-335 50s & 60s
Introduced in 1958, the Gibson ES-335™ is the most versatile electric guitar of all time. For 2026, the ES-335 is elevated in our core Gibson lineup with a choice of 50s and 60s-inspired models in vintage-inspired colorways. Handcrafted in Nashville, TN, using the same ES laminate press that was used to build the guitars played by the most iconic artists in music, our new ES-335 50s and 60s models feature era-specific plastics, neck shapes, pickups, and more. Available Summer 2026.
Also premiering at NAMM 2026 are a new Gary Clark Jr. ES‑355 from Gibson Custom, the meticulously recreated Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom, and the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V™. Also in the mix are the Les Paul Custom Long Scale, the new Victory Floyd Rose®, refreshed Victory Figured models, and the new Mark Morton Les Paul Modern Quilt—plenty to get excited about.
The Epiphone Futura Series alongside the Inspired by Gibson Explorer 80s EMG and a Custom Configured MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier featuring a Rosso Scuderia Red chassis and matching Split Back 4x12
Epiphone Futura Series
Bold by design, the new-for-2026 Futura Series from Epiphone takes the most iconic Gibson body shapes and remixes them with modern, professional-grade features at a price point for every player. Chromashift finishes change color in real time, while stainless steel frets, compound radius fretboards, and ProBucker™ Ignite pickups deliver the feel and fire to match. Don’t just play. Show up. Available Spring 2026.
The new Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured is set to be one of the stars of the Inspired by Gibson Collection
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson
The all-new 2026 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Collection brings premium feel, refined performance, and iconic design within reach—no matter where you’re starting or where you’re headed. From reimagined icons like the 1959 Les Paul Standard to exciting new platforms like the Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured and “if you know, you know” models like the Explorer™ 80s EMG, there’s something here for every stage. Available very soon.
Stay tuned to the Gibson Gazette for the latest from Gibson at NAMM 2026. Miss our acoustic coverage yesterday? Check it out here.
