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NAMM 2019: Gibson's epic stand in pictures

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By MusicRadar published 25 January 2019

Revered maker makes splash on its return

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NAMM 2019: It won't have escaped your notice that Gibson are back at NAMM, after a one year furlough. 

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The 18 best electric guitars: our pick of the best guitars for beginners and experts

The resurgent Nashville giant making a good fist of it too, giving players what they want with traditional-spec electrics and more affordable acoustics, all in an epic 23-strong line-up, and arguably dominating pre-show proceedings with the reveal for their Chuck Berry 350T tribute.

Better still, their NAMM comeback sees the return of its as-extensive-as-ever booth, host to one of the most desirable and extensive arrays of models and finishes in Anaheim.

Click through our gallery, then, for all the highlights.

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ES-235 - 43 Burst

ES-235 - 43 Burst

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Joan Jett ES-339 (signed) - Wine Red

Joan Jett ES-339 (signed) - Wine Red

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B.B. King Lucille - Alpine White

B.B. King Lucille - Alpine White

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Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute - Olive Drab

Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute - Olive Drab

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1964 ES-330 VOS - Sixties Cherry

1964 ES-330 VOS - Sixties Cherry

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1961 ES-335 MOD Series - Blue Sparkle

1961 ES-335 MOD Series - Blue Sparkle

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ES-345 Maestro Mono Varitone - Ebony

ES-345 Maestro Mono Varitone - Ebony

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ES-355 Black Beauty Bigsby

ES-355 Black Beauty Bigsby

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ES-275 Custom Figure - 40 Natural

ES-275 Custom Figure - 40 Natural

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ES-275 P-90 - 54 Burst

ES-275 P-90 - 54 Burst

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ES-275T - Ice Blue

ES-275T - Ice Blue

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ES-275T Figured - Cherry Cola

ES-275T Figured - Cherry Cola

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Thunderbird Bass - Tobacco Burst

Thunderbird Bass - Tobacco Burst

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SG Standard Bass - Heritage Cherry

SG Standard Bass - Heritage Cherry

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Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Cherry

Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Cherry

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Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Brown

Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Brown

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Explorer - Antique Natural

Explorer - Antique Natural

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Explorer B-2 - Satin Ebony

Explorer B-2 - Satin Ebony

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Flying V - Antique Natural

Flying V - Antique Natural

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Flying V B-2 - Satin Ebony

Flying V B-2 - Satin Ebony

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Firebird - Cherry

Firebird - Cherry

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SG Tribute - Natural Walnut

SG Tribute - Natural Walnut

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Les Paul Tribute - Satin Tobacco Burst

Les Paul Tribute - Satin Tobacco Burst

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Les Paul Special Tribute DC - Worn Cherry

Les Paul Special Tribute DC - Worn Cherry

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Les Paul Modern - faded Pelham Blue Top

Les Paul Modern - faded Pelham Blue Top

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SG Modern - Blueberry Fade

SG Modern - Blueberry Fade

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Les Paul Classic - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Les Paul Classic - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

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Les Paul Studio - Tangerine Burst

Les Paul Studio - Tangerine Burst

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SG Standard - Ebony

SG Standard - Ebony

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SG Junior - Vintage Cherry

SG Junior - Vintage Cherry

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SG Special - Vintage Sparkling Burgundy

SG Special - Vintage Sparkling Burgundy

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SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola - Vintage Cherry

SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola - Vintage Cherry

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SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrato - Vintage Cherry

SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrato - Vintage Cherry

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SG Standard '61

SG Standard '61

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Les Paul Junior - Vintage Tobacco Burst

Les Paul Junior - Vintage Tobacco Burst

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Les Paul Special - TV Yellow

Les Paul Special - TV Yellow

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Les Paul Standard - Iced Tea

Les Paul Standard - Iced Tea

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Les Paul Standard '50s - Gold Top

Les Paul Standard '50s - Gold Top

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Les Paul Standard '50s - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Les Paul Standard '50s - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

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