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Margo Price is the latest artist to partner with Gibson. The award winning songstress has introduced the new Gibson Margo Price J-45 collaboration, that includes a red-tail hawk design via the double pickguards, for a subtle touch of femininity. The acoustic instrument was handcrafted by Gibson luthiers in Bozeman, Mont., and is available now. 

The instrument’s arrival comes after Price debuted it live at Nashville’s Gibson Garage flagship store. During the occasion, she performed originals “Hands of Time,” “Don’t Wake me Up,” “Wild at Heart,” and “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down” with support from her band. “I’ve been playing Gibson guitars for over two and a half decades so it’s an absolute dream come true to have a signature model,” Price began via press release. 

She continued, “This guitar is so special to me, and we really put the time into making it exactly what I wanted. It’s strong but soft, just like me, and has the duality of being durable and lightweight, it’s got a slim body, so my tiny hands can reach everything they need to but it still has a really clear, loud sound that cuts through with a lot of clarity. We have been playing the prototype on stage and writing songs on it for this upcoming album and it’s a real workhorse, just like me.” 

Price’s J-45 was inspired by her mid-60s J-45, an instrument she refers to as “my main baby; my guitar I play all the time.” The new acoustic arrives with a mahogany body, a lighter-weight and thinner model than her original. A red spruce top compliments the two-toned positioning along with the artist’s chosen red-tailed hawk motif. 

She adds, “Red Tailed hawks have always been symbolic to me. I see them everywhere, and I always have, as they’re common all over the U.S., but to me, they’re otherworldly, and they always come to me in my time of need with messages of strength and perseverance. Red, as a color, relates to love, passion, and even anger, matters that we typically would associate with the heart, but if you look closely, the ends of their feathers are dipped in white, and the bird itself has a spiritual nature.

 When I’m on long trips, I look out the window and count them alongside the highway. They pass over me at the most kismet times, reminding me to find strength in my vulnerability, and to open up and connect with those around me. I hope this guitar will remind those who play it these lessons as well.”

Learn more about the new Gibson Margo Price J-45 acoustic guitar here.