News RSS Feed In 1936, the legendary Kalamazoo factory introduced the "Advance Jumbo" (AJ) acoustic guitar. With a 16" lower bout (an inch wider than any other guitar on the market), a rounded or sloped shoulder dreadnought shape and a 25.5" scale length, the AJ was a powerful flat-top that was known as the "acoustic cannon." Today, that legendary design is carried over with Epiphone's AJ-220SCE.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:59:40 GMT Gibson's Five Star Dealer Series continues as the acclaimed luthiers of Bozeman, Montana, pay tribute to a great pre-war "round shouldered" dreadnought with the J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood. Introduced in 1942, the J-45 was an instant success, favored by country, folk and blues artists for its rich tone and bold voice. Original examples are highly-prized today and sell for upwards of $7,000 or more on today's vintage market—when you can find them. Now the J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood makes the ...]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:57:29 GMT A cousin to Gibson's legendary Hummingbird and Dove acoustic guitars, the Sparrow tweaks some common reference points, but offers plenty of new features to the artist or collector seeking a top-flight performance-ready flat-top with an original twist. Marrying the square-shouldered dreadnought popularized by the folk-boom Gibsons of the 1960s—its predecessor the Hummingbird, for one—with premium tonewoods and a longer scale length, the Sparrow presents no compromises in materials or craftsman...]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:56:35 GMT Following in the tradition of Gibson's popular Songwriter series, the Songwriter Mahogany model, exclusive to Musician's Friend, boasts a pedigree that will make other acoustic guitars envious, as well as world-class construction from the acclaimed luthiers at Gibson Acoustic's facility in Bozeman, Montana. The Songwriter Mahogany is crafted with premium tonewoods and vintage-certified details to make it a proud heir to this storied series. From tone, to playing feel, to appearance, this is a...]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:27 GMT A direct descendent of the legendary "King of the Flat-Tops," the J-185 could be dubbed the "Prince of the Flat-Tops" given its ability to deliver bold, rich tones in a slightly more compact package for a wide range of playing styles. Released in 1951 and discontinued in 1958, guitars in the first run of this model are some of the rarest Gibson acoustics ever produced. Now, as part of our exclusive Five Star Series, Gibson Acoustic introduces the 60th Anniversary J-185 Quilt Custom. This guit...]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:13 GMT With roots stretching back to the 1930s, Gibson's Advanced Jumbo was the most powerful and best sounding flat-top ever built when it was released in 1936. Predecessor to the J-45 and the entire lineage of great "Round-Shoulder Dreadnoughts," this guitar remains a highly desirable instrument today, prized by players and collectors alike. To bring that same style, tone and topflight quality to a flat-top guitar suited to the performance needs of today's player, Gibson presents the Advanced Jumb...]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:31:18 GMT Smaller in body but mammoth in tone, the L-00 is a true classic of acoustic guitars, with roots that stem back to Gibson's legendary pre-war flat-tops. Often favored by blues players, fingerstyle pickers and folk artists, these guitars are noted for their easy playability and decisively full sound. To bring the same style, tone and quality to a smaller-bodied flat-top suited to the performance needs of players today, Gibson presents the L-00 Pro. Crafted in the acclaimed acoustic facility in ...]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:30:26 GMT As a winner of 11 GRAMMYs™ and a member of the Billboard™ Hall of Fame, Joan Sebastian is perhaps Mexico’s most famous and celebrated singer/songwriter with a career spanning 35 years and hundreds of songs. Joan draws strength and inspiration from a philosophy driven by three simple beliefs – Faith, Love and Luck. Now, Epiphone and Joan Sebastian unite to create the ultimate signature guitar, the new Joan Sebastian Triunfadora (the Achiever) acoustic/electric guitar. This stunning companion t...]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:31:05 GMT As a winner of 11 GRAMMYs™ and a member of the Billboard™ Hall of Fame, Joan Sebastian is perhaps Mexico’s most famous and celebrated singer/songwriter with a career spanning 35 years and hundreds of songs. Joan draws strength and inspiration from a philosophy driven by three simple beliefs –Faith, Love and Luck. Now, Epiphone and Joan Sebastian unite to create a guitar that incorporates those three beliefs in a bold new guitar. Epiphone is proud to present the new Joan Sebastian Soñador (the...]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:39:30 GMT With a pedigree that reaches to the roots of the flat-top guitar, the J-45 is Gibson’s prince of “round-shoulder dreadnoughts.” This elegant workhorse debuted in 1942, and became an instant favorite for its rich, warm tone and excellent projection. Highly prized original examples sell for upwards of $7,000 and more on today’s vintage market—when you can find them. The Gibson J-45 New Vintage recreates the best of this legendary model in an instrument available to players and collectors today....]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:25:19 GMT