List of products manufactured by Gibson Guitar Corporation
WEBThis 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
WEBGibson 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 and popularized by Charlie Christian.
The history of Gibson guitars in 20 defining moments - Guitar World
WEBJul 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.
A brief history of Gibson - Guitar.com
WEBGibson 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.
Types of Gibson Les Paul models—everything you need to know
WEBMay 24, 2023 · First introduced in collaboration with legendary artist Les Paul in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul™ electric guitar has a long and rich history of shaping sound. The Les Paul initially launched in a Goldtop finish with two P-90 pickups and a trapeze tailpiece.
The history of Gibson: behind the scenes of the most ... - Guitar World
WEBAug 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
WEBEstablished 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.
The evolution of the Les Paul: how Gibson’s single-cut ... - Guitar World
WEBDec 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.
Gibson History - ChasingGuitars
WEBIn the late 90s or early 2000s, Gibson introduced the L-1 Robert Johnson acoustic guitar model, the guitar features the historic small L-series body design (25″ scale length), ebony bridge with carved pyramid wings, 3 3/4-inch soundhole diameter, and a Robert Johnson signature inlay at the end of the fingerboard.
History of Gibson Guitars | Guitar Collecting
WEBDec 16, 2008 · The company was established in 1902 making mandolins and acoustic guitars. The company pioneered the style of mandolin now most used by players. The main Gibson headquarters are in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. The company’s founder was Orville Gibson (1856-1918).