Gibson Gives Exceeds Benchmark Pledge for Wildfire Relief Efforts, Harnessing a Total of Over $836,000 in Giving

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EXCEEDS BENCHMARK PLEDGE FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

GIBSON GIVES DONATES OVER $320,000 IN GUITAR, GEAR, AND CASH DONATIONS, AND HARNESSES OVER $516,000 IN FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS WITH NON-PROFIT PARTNERS FOR A TOTAL OF OVER

$836,000

GIBSON GIVES JOINED FORCES WITH MUSIC BRANDS AND HUMANITARIAN AID ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO FIRE VICTIMS IN LOS ANGELES, AND BROUGHT THE MUSIC COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO SUPPORT MUSICIANS WHO LOST GUITARS AND GEAR

GIBSON GIVES’ DISASTER RELIEF CONTINUES TO SUPPORT WILDFIRE VICTIMS IN CALIFORNIA, OKLAHOMA, AND SURVIVORS OF HURRICANE HELENE

NASHVILLE, TN. Earlier this year, the city of Los Angeles suffered the worst fires in its history killing 29 people, burning over 57,000 acres, and damaging more than 16,000 homes and structures. In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Gibson the iconic global instrument brand, and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives, joined forces with music brands and multiple humanitarian aid organizations to help raise immediate funds for relief and recovery efforts, as well as help musicians impacted by the fires across Los Angeles. After a pledge of $250,000., Gibson is proud to announce it has exceeded far beyond the initial pledge donating over $320,000. in guitars, gear, and direct cash donations, as well as harnessing an additional $516,000. in wildfire relief and recovery efforts with its non-profit partners, for a total impact of over $836,000.

Gibson was also proud to join the FIREAID benefit concert—which raised over $100 million in funds for wildfire recovery efforts–the GRAMMY® Awards, MusiCares, and more with gear donations for auction items for the global blockbuster events.

Gibson Gives took action in a massive and unprecedented guitars and gear donation effort–independently and in partnership with many other music brands–to make the largest possible impact. Partners included Guitar Center–the world’s largest retailer of musical instruments and The Guitar Center Music Foundation, as well as the NAMM Foundation L.A. Wildfires Relief Fund and the support of many prominent manufacturers from the MI industry including AKG, AlphaTheta/Pioneer, Audio-Technica, Eastman, ESP Guitars, Hoshino (Ibanez Guitars/TAMA Drums), JBL Professional, C. F. Martin & Co., Pearl Drums, Remo Inc., Roland, DW, Saga, Schecter Guitar Research, Shure, Sony Music, Taylor Guitars, Universal Audio, Vater Percussion, Yamaha, and Avedis Zildjian Co.

Gibson Gives provided over 150 Gibson and Epiphone guitars and directly assisted over 350 people through partnered efforts.

Gibson Gives also supported musicians directly with donations and replacements:

“After the fire, Gibson sent me this ES-330 dot to help me start rebuilding my collection,” says Taylor Goldsmith of the band Dawes who lost his home in the Eaton Fire. “It’s always been a favorite guitar model of mine, ever since falling in love with the one that Dave Cobb (@davecobb7) had at his studio while we were recording our album Good Luck With Whatever. Looking forward to getting to know this one.”

Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes with his new Gibson ES-330.

“I honestly can’t thank you enough. We were out of town when the Eaton fire happened and were not able to grab anything, but the support of the community and organizations like yours has been so incredibly heartwarming and really has shown me how incredible the arts community is here in L.A.”

“My pictures will be included in the book I am working on,” adds musician Ryan Bojanovic. “Thank you so much for it, it’s amazing, and I love it. Almost started crying in there.”

Above: Musician Ryan Bojanovic picks up his new Gibson Les Paul guitar at the Gibson Los Angeles Showroom.

Above Joni Mitchell autographs an Epiphone acoustic guitar at FIREAID for auction.

Above: Gracie Abrams signs a Gibson SJ-200 acoustic guitar at FIREAID for auction.

Above: an Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic special hand-signed by Joan Jett was auctioned at “Jam For Janie” benefit, raising $57,500 for Janie’s Fund.

For more on Gibson Gives, and to donate directly, visit: https://www.gibsonfoundation.org/disaster-relief.

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About Gibson Gives:

For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand Gibson has been shaping sound across generations and genres. Gibson, and its charitable non-profit division Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event. Gibson Gives–a 501(c)(3) is committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last five years, Gibson Gives has raised over $5.5 million dollars and enabled $52.5 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit: www.gibsongives.org.

About Gibson:

Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for over 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London.