 have joined forces to give UK players one year of free guitar insurance with every qualifying Gibson or Epiphone guitar over £1,500. This marks the first time Lark Music has launched a point‑of‑purchase insurance offer—meaning your new instrument is protected from day one.){kind=link}
Gibson Garage London and Lark Music (part of Howden) have joined forces to give UK players one year of free guitar insurance with every qualifying Gibson or Epiphone guitar over £1,500. This marks the first time Lark Music has launched a point‑of‑purchase insurance offer—meaning your new instrument is protected from day one.
With 82% of guitar insurance claims occurring while travelling and during everyday journeys, according to Lark Music’s latest research*, the specialist music insurance provider’s collaboration with Gibson Garage London will provide players, with guitar protection as soon as they leave the shop.
The research also reveals that out of home insurance claims account for 85% of claim costs. From trains and cars to moving instruments to gigs, rehearsals and venues, travel incidents are more likely to result in replacement than repair. Accidental drops, knocks, loss and theft on short trips account for a large share of incidents.
By adding complimentary 12-month insurance coverage at the point of purchase for UK residents, Gibson Garage London and Lark Music are delivering a simple, player-first benefit where it matters most – on the move.
Wynn Hamilton, Divisional Director, Lark Music, part of Howden, said; “Our data shows the journey is where most incidents can happen and travel claims are more likely to result in replacement of a guitar rather than repair. With the average travel claim around 25% higher in value than a non-travel related claim, our collaboration with Gibson Garage London means were placing protection exactly where it is needed – in the hands of players in the UK as they walk out with their new guitar.”
What’s included in the free 12-month guitar insurance offer:
- One year’s free Lark Music guitar insurance for UK residents only, included with qualifying purchases of a Gibson or Epiphone guitar over £1,500 in-store at the Gibson Garage London
- Protection against accidental damage, loss and theft, with repair or replacement
- Customers can choose their qualifying Gibson, activate the offer in-store and leave with their new guitar covered. The policy will normally start from the date of the guitar purchase and continue for 12 months, unless cancelled earlier
- Offer available from February 2026; eligibility, terms and policy conditions apply. Ask staff in-store for details.
Lark Music, an established brand within Howden, is a specialist music insurance provider, protecting musicians and their instruments for over 35 years with tailored cover and expert support. Drawing on deep sector knowledge and industry data, Lark Music helps players stay focused on what matters: making music. Eligibility, terms and policy conditions apply to Lark Music insurance.
Learn more about the Lark Music and Gibson Garage London promotional offer here: https://www.larkmusic.com/lark-gibson-partnership/