Gibson Acquires Iconic Amp Manufacturer Mesa/Boogie

Guitar manufacturer Gibson has acquired boutique amplifier brand Mesa/Boogie, the company announced Wednesday.
Founded in 1969 by Randy Smith, Mesa/Boogie began as an amplifier repair shop before Smith branched out into manufacturing. Among other innovations, Smith is noted for creating a high-gain distorted guitar tone, with early customers including Carlos Santana and Ron Wood and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. Adam Jones of Tool and Captain Kirk Douglas of The Roots also count themselv