Inside Gibson’s Exclusive Showcase at NAMM 2025: A Sneak Peek at New Releases
NAMM 2025: As anticipation built for this year’s NAMM event, one of the most exciting developments was the return of several major brands to the Anaheim Convention Center, wiht Gibson’s comeback generating meaningful buzz.
Unlike its competitors, including PRS and Fender, Gibson opted for a more intimate approach this year. Instead of a traditional booth, the company created a private showcase, allowing select attendees to explore its latest offerings—ranging from electric and acoustic guitars to bass guitars and amplifiers—behind closed doors.
Our dedicated team on the ground was fortunate enough to gain exclusive access to Gibson, Epiphone, and Mesa/Boogie’s latest innovations. Highlights included Warren Haynes’ newly unveiled signature Les Paul, special edition NAMM 2025 LPs, and several fresh releases that are sure to excite fans.
Celebrating 70 Years of Les Paul
The standout features of the showcase were undoubtedly the new Les Paul models. In honor of their 70th anniversary, Gibson has resurrected five Custom Color models first showcased in 1955, complete with the exceptional aging techniques from the murphy Lab.
Available finishes include Copper Iridescent, Nugget Gold, Samoa Beige, Platinum, and Viceroy Brown, with the first two on display. These car-inspired colors are presented in a metallic nitrocellulose lacquer for the first time, making them a visual feast.
Upon closer inspection, these guitars are truly remarkable. Gibson’s Mat Koehler emphasized that the Murphy Lab has enhanced its aging process, now artificially aging all components of the guitars—not just the finishes—resulting in a more authentic vintage feel.
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warren Haynes’ Signature Model
Warren Haynes has embraced P-90 pickups in recent years, and his new Cherry Red signature model showcases this passion. While it may appear to be a straightforward refin, a closer look reveals its unique features.
Equipped with a pair of P-90 DC pickups, this model ensures hum-free performance. Additionally, it includes a custom boost circuit that provides a clean 15dB boost via a mini toggle switch discreetly located near the tone and volume controls.
With traditional Gibson Les Paul specifications, a subtle top, and a chunky ’50s Vintage profile neck, this guitar promises to be an exceptional stage instrument and a joy to play.
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New Models and Surprises
We also got a glimpse of the newly introduced Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s double Trouble models—playfully named in reference to a well-known legal dispute involving uncovered Classic White humbuckers.
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Unexpectedly, the revival of the Tobias bass line was also showcased.Models such as Classic IV, Classic V, Growler IV, Growler V, Killer B IV, and Killer B V have been reintroduced, breathing new life into this retro-inspired boutique bass brand.
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Margo Price’s Signature Acoustic
Lastly,we cannot forget the stunning new Gibson Custom Margo Price J-45 signature model. This exquisite acoustic guitar features a double-scratchplate design inspired by Price’s beloved mid-’60s J-45, which she affectionately calls her “main baby.”
It utilizes a thinner mahogany body compared to the standard model, paired with a solid red spruce top, Grover strap tuners, and an L.R. Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup. The unique artwork on the scratchplates features red-tailed hawks, which hold personal significance for Price.
“They are common all over the United States,” she shared in the press release for her signature model. “But to me, they are otherworldly, and they always come to me in my time of need with messages of strength and perseverance.”
Stay tuned to our NAMM live blog for more updates from the show floor throughout the weekend. For further details on these exciting new models, visit Gibson’s official site.
