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Product: Dominic Santiago Pathos Guitar

Manufacturer: Gibson

Game / IP: Gears of War: E-Day

Developer: Coalition

Released: 2026

Series: 1

Edition: Promotional

Description:

Dominic Santiago’s design finds its home on the equally iconic Gibson SG, delivering a more somber and reflective counterpart. A tearful, battle-worn skull stands against a COG Tag surrounded by barbed wire and vibrant crimson poppies, a powerful symbol of remembrance woven throughout Gears lore. The artwork reflects Dom’s unwavering loyalty, personal sacrifice, and the emotional weight carried by one of the franchise’s most beloved characters. “Dom’s design came together more naturally through its symbolism,” says Preece. “The wings flowed beautifully with the shape of the SG and connected with the pathos of his story, including the angelic imagery associated with Maria.”

See the Guitars at Gamescom

“We can’t wait for fans to see these in-person,” says Fawcette. “Each guitar is already a beautiful object, and Luke’s hand-painted Gears artwork transforms it into something visually stunning – a genuine work of art that feels cool, heavy, and unmistakably Gears.” Fans attending Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany will be among the first to see the collection in person when they make their public debut at the XBOX booth. Says Preece, “Only four guitars were made. Each is numbered and signed, and because they were painted by hand, even the repeated designs are not exact copies. Every instrument is a unique, one-of-one piece.”

Win a Piece of the Brotherhood

Starting today, fans can enter for a chance to win three custom guitars in total: two Marcus Fenix-inspired Les Pauls and one Dominic Santiago-inspired SG. Fans in official XBOX supported regions can enter the giveaway starting today by leaving a comment tagging your Gears of War: E-Day companions and using #GearsofWarGibsonSweepstakes on the announcement post hosted on the @gibsonguitar and @gearsofwar Instagram accounts, for a chance to win one of the three guitars. The winners will be selected at random and announced on October 16, 2026.