Gibson acquire Mesa/Boogie
US guitar giants
Gibson have just announced their acquisition of
Mesa/Boogie, one of the most prestigious names in electric guitar amplification. Mesa/Boogie s founder, Randy Smith, will retain his association with the brand, joining Gibson as Master Designer & Pioneer of Mesa/Boogie.
About the acquisition, James Curleigh, Gibson s CEO since 2018, says: At Gibson we are all about leveraging our iconic past and leaning into the innovative future, a quest that started over 100 years ago with our founder Orville Gibson. Today this quest continues with the addition of Mesa/Boogie into the Gibson Brands family, along with the visionary leadership of Randy Smith and his Team who, for the past 50 years, have created an iconic and innovative brand that has stood the test of time. This is a perfect partnership based on our collective professional experiences and passion for sound.”