More Stories

• News

  Sky News

  Iconic guitar company Gibson could be facing bankruptcy

  Iconic guitar brand Gibson whose Les Paul and SG guitars have graced rock stages around the world could be facing bankruptcy, it has emerged. Founded in 1902 in Michigan, the company has seen stars including Slash, Bob Marley and Santana strumming some of their solid body electric guitars. The company's chief financial officer, Bill Lawrence, left after less than a year in the job, and just six months before $375m (£267m) of senior secured notes are due to mature, according to the Nashville Po

  Thanks for your feedback!
• 

  Entertainment

  The Independent

  Christmas 2015: 10 best electric guitars for beginners

  Whether you’re Keith Richards, Ed Sheeran or just a hobbyist playing for fun a couple of times a year, nobody forgets their first electric guitar.But with thousands of instruments on the market and high street prices ranging from £50 to more than £5,000, making a decision on which make and model to purchase can be an incredibly daunting experience. Get it right and the pleasure the new instrument brings could lead to wealth, fame and a life of travelling the world. Get it wrong and it’s likely t

  Thanks for your feedback!