List of products manufactured by Gibson Guitar Corporation
This is a list of Gibson brand of stringed musical instruments, mainly guitars, manufactured by Gibson, alphabetically by category then alphabetically by product (lowest numbers first). The list excludes other Gibson brands such as Epiphone.
Gibson (guitar company) - Wikipedia
Gibson invented archtop guitars by constructing the same type of carved, arched tops used on violins. By the 1930s, the company was also making flattop acoustic guitars, as well as one of the first commercially available hollow-body electric guitars, used …
A brief history of Gibson - Guitar.com
Gibson was a trailblazer in acoustic guitar design, developing such storied models as the J-45 and the Southern Jumbo, which remain iconic body shapes to this day. If that wasn’t enough, the company would change the fortunes of dusty end players forever when the cutaway was developed in 1939.
The history of Gibson guitars in 20 defining moments - Guitar World
Jul 30, 2024 · From the bold introduction of the Flying V and Explorer, to the acquisition of Epiphone, we celebrate 130 years of Gibson with a recap of the most significant stages of its history.
The history of Gibson: behind the scenes of the most ... - Guitar World
Aug 6, 2024 · We’ve spoken in the past how behind-the-scenes considerations shape the guitars that players eventually have in their hands – using up surplus stock of Epiphone mini-humbuckers in the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe of the early ’70s is a good example.
Gibson Guitar History: The Evolution of a Monumental Brand
Established in 1902 by Orville Gibson, the company initially made mandolins before transcending into guitar manufacturing. Known for innovations and quality, Gibson guitar history begins with early acoustical guitars setting the standard for what a professional-grade instrument should be.
Types of Gibson Les Paul models—everything you need to know
May 24, 2023 · Presenting a cross-section of the Les Paul’s evolution over the decades, the Gibson Custom team has recreated various Les Paul models, including Standards, Specials, Juniors, and the Les Paul Custom. Regardless of the model, each Gibson Custom Les Paul recaptures a part of history.
Gibson Les Paul: how it changed from 1952 to 1978 - Guitar World
Dec 19, 2022 · The Gibson Les Paul was launched in 1952 with a multi-section maple top, mahogany body and neck. Gold-finished top (a few had gold back and sides also), twin soapbar P-90s, trapeze tailpiece.
History - Gibson Gazette
Jul 9, 2024 · Revolutionary 1950s designs from the Gibson archives revealed afresh. by Shane Sanders | Mar 25, 2024 | History, News. See guitar body and headstock designs from the Gibson archives in a new article from Tony Bacon on Reverb.com. read more.
Gibson Electric Guitars: A Brief History - GUITARGUITAR
Aug 20, 2024 · One of the best-loved and most revered brands in musical instrument history, only Fender can rival Gibson for significance and influence. In today’s blog, I’ll take you through a timeline of Gibson’s history, from the Wild West (almost) right up to today.