# Gibson Guitars at NAMM 2026: 131 Years of Craftsmanship, Innovation & Functional Art | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Jeff Stempka, Global Brand & Marketing at Gibson | NAAM 2026

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Published: 2026-01-30T21:56:56+00:00
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131 years. Still handcrafted in Nashville. Still changing music. At NAMM 2026, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sat down with Jeff Stempka, Global Brand & Marketing at Gibson & Gibson Custom, to talk about what makes this brand untouchable—the craftsmanship, the artist connection, and why people will stretch their budget just to hold one.

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