NAMM 2019: Gibson's epic stand in pictures
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.
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.
![ES-235 - 43 Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9X636WcdxDQufigjzLAuRU-320-80.jpg)
ES-235 - 43 Burst
![Joan Jett ES-339 (signed) - Wine Red](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hJuEsqdHRpEueQqzWTzphV-320-80.jpg)
Joan Jett ES-339 (signed) - Wine Red
![B.B. King Lucille - Alpine White](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wB3gf8KQgrVfpsfSAfvFpX-320-80.jpg)
B.B. King Lucille - Alpine White
![Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute - Olive Drab](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SwAfutKsPJ9GKm7NaapHWa-320-80.jpg)
Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute - Olive Drab
![1964 ES-330 VOS - Sixties Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W7E6oYvYwKbwrFDgv738Sb-320-80.jpg)
1964 ES-330 VOS - Sixties Cherry
![1961 ES-335 MOD Series - Blue Sparkle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6qX2X87wGrD2iG47wJq6NU-320-80.jpg)
1961 ES-335 MOD Series - Blue Sparkle
![ES-345 Maestro Mono Varitone - Ebony](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V5axY3eLG76nzDLpzsSAUZ-320-80.jpg)
ES-345 Maestro Mono Varitone - Ebony
![ES-355 Black Beauty Bigsby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zs8PkCRA9ztvf5saSYS2VW-320-80.jpg)
ES-355 Black Beauty Bigsby
![ES-275 Custom Figure - 40 Natural](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sJwLoGsNpgYPxKUFuVXdmV-320-80.jpg)
ES-275 Custom Figure - 40 Natural
![ES-275 P-90 - 54 Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sW4E23nVBy7T68YvKv7kSb-320-80.jpg)
ES-275 P-90 - 54 Burst
![ES-275T - Ice Blue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKYeWK3JGXD2gLguFJnoub-320-80.jpg)
ES-275T - Ice Blue
![ES-275T Figured - Cherry Cola](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/md8ED4Kooz9RTWmvbtwaQb-320-80.jpg)
ES-275T Figured - Cherry Cola
![Thunderbird Bass - Tobacco Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yq5vmf42HB66FbBR2JCs2U-320-80.jpg)
Thunderbird Bass - Tobacco Burst
![SG Standard Bass - Heritage Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Jf4xc8zJxYTkdaxZrqtba-320-80.jpg)
SG Standard Bass - Heritage Cherry
![Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x5JDvtAA3infWJ9CuzuXEU-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Cherry
![Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Brown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4arxLPUdaaH5V8Hg77D2hT-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass - Worn Brown
![Explorer - Antique Natural](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EjY2qXFWoeRb9J3RzNfMUW-320-80.jpg)
Explorer - Antique Natural
![Explorer B-2 - Satin Ebony](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r7eGvYPGNtAvh3ueiahkSV-320-80.jpg)
Explorer B-2 - Satin Ebony
![Flying V - Antique Natural](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tdaq5Qy28MhjGcpknJjiqT-320-80.jpg)
Flying V - Antique Natural
![Flying V B-2 - Satin Ebony](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hid3AU2W6AkauhSDknFj2U-320-80.jpg)
Flying V B-2 - Satin Ebony
![Firebird - Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yq5vmf42HB66FbBR2JCs2U-320-80.jpg)
Firebird - Cherry
![SG Tribute - Natural Walnut](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tn4aL7AWGyTa3bupFK2f4T-320-80.jpg)
SG Tribute - Natural Walnut
![Les Paul Tribute - Satin Tobacco Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GJ4wbzX7EdL5PXddQiNJua-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Tribute - Satin Tobacco Burst
![Les Paul Special Tribute DC - Worn Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GhMUu6qg9H6z5Ecc4G7uyS-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Special Tribute DC - Worn Cherry
![Les Paul Modern - faded Pelham Blue Top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sfrc4QqDBskQkektfMWWoa-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Modern - faded Pelham Blue Top
![SG Modern - Blueberry Fade](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CPXouaoSnC5M44BvPVSFoU-320-80.jpg)
SG Modern - Blueberry Fade
![Les Paul Classic - Heritage Cherry Sunburst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4GcpUu2sEWLPoQE4FUjvyT-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Classic - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
![Les Paul Studio - Tangerine Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5r34u3zmo43FUtHEUgp3hU-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Studio - Tangerine Burst
![SG Standard - Ebony](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4oH3bZVC4yURQjoCXSa3yS-320-80.jpg)
SG Standard - Ebony
![SG Junior - Vintage Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVJJSRfPamLnCokbZNrnqT-320-80.jpg)
SG Junior - Vintage Cherry
![SG Special - Vintage Sparkling Burgundy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B57AzpJPmpKmMgTCi3aKFY-320-80.jpg)
SG Special - Vintage Sparkling Burgundy
![SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola - Vintage Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/baGRtUJtcwHdhCVWRqFxdT-320-80.jpg)
SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola - Vintage Cherry
![SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrato - Vintage Cherry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUqKnNAaj8TJ4KyARcZ3wU-320-80.jpg)
SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrato - Vintage Cherry
![SG Standard '61](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c7vHt5zUEg7iPF33XmeVXT-320-80.jpg)
SG Standard '61
![Les Paul Junior - Vintage Tobacco Burst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RTVMs3ULWZqmcA43FBdp3V-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Junior - Vintage Tobacco Burst
![Les Paul Special - TV Yellow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iKcmTemBeQWU2NgkvyMxLT-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Special - TV Yellow
![Les Paul Standard - Iced Tea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JSSe89Mksze3KF9TjM4SKb-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Standard - Iced Tea
![Les Paul Standard '50s - Gold Top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RiiwyRYkwD6AEzbYze49aW-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Standard '50s - Gold Top
![Les Paul Standard '50s - Heritage Cherry Sunburst](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m28dnZGCmGhdhAcYKp5UgY-320-80.jpg)
Les Paul Standard '50s - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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