News Summary:
On March 30, 2026, the Gibson Artist Spotlight program welcomed Corella, an indie rock band from Manchester, showcasing their talent across Gibson's global channels. Previously, on March 23, Gibson launched a new version of its Thunderbird™ Bass, which debuted in the early 1960s, featuring upgraded specifications and new finishes for contemporary musicians. This followed the March 16 release by Gibson Custom of the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V™ Collector’s Edition. This detailed recreation, hand-signed by Schenker and replicated using 3D scans of the original, aimed to capture the aesthetic and powerful tone of the influential hard-rock guitar. Earlier in the month, on March 9, Gibson revitalized its Songwriter series with the introduction of two new Recording Artist acoustic models, the Songwriter Recording Artist and Songwriter Recording Artist EC, designed for studio and stage use. On March 2, Epiphone, in its Inspired by Gibson lineup for 2026, unveiled a refreshed and expanded Acoustic Collection, which includes new Standard and Standard EC models with updated rosewood fretboards, high-quality hardware, electronics, and improved body contours.