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Gibson Guitars Announces Acquisition of Mesa/Boogie Amplifiers

There is some big non-political news today, and that's lovable amp company Mesa/Boogie has been acquired by Gibson Guitars. Randy Smith, who founded Mesa/Boogie 51 years ago, will join Gibson in the ...
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Gibson revs up Custom Boogie Van Les Paul guitars

Gibson Custom has announced yet another fresh lick of paint for the venerable Les Paul in the form of the Custom Boogie LP. Inspired by ’70s Custom Vans, the model features unique three-tone paint ...
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Mesa/Boogie Unveils TransAtlantic TA-15 “Lunchbox” Head. And It’s Pretty…

High-end American amp manufacturer Mesa/Boogie has unveiled its own version of the “lunchbox” head, the TransAtlantic TA-15 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
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Arthur Smith, who wrote “Guitar Boogie” and “Dueling Banjos,” dies

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Arthur Smith, a trailblazing guitarist and banjoist who wrote and recorded “Guitar Boogie” and “Dueling Banjos,” the latter heard in the ...