Chris Willman Music WriterGibson Guitars isn’t just about selling instruments, anymore; with a newly created label, Gibson Records, the company is also in the business of selling albums — starting with a flagship release by Slash, of Guns N’ Roses fame, who’ll be putting out his next record through the imprint.The guitar company has entered into what it calls a strategic label partnership with BMG, which, unbeknown to many, is the world’s fourth-largest music company, in no small part thanks to similar alignments with indie labels.“It’s an honor to be the first release on the new Gibson Records,” Slash said in a statement. “It’s a zenith in our partnership, for sure.
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