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About Gibson Electric Guitars

Having secured their spot in the pantheon of iconic guitar companies, Gibson is approaching its 120th year of making some of the finest electric guitars in the industry. Originally founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Orville Gibson, the company is now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Gibson got its start by primarily making mandolins; however, in short order, the company and its stable of skilled luthiers branched out into guitars, becoming the first producer of acoustic archtop guitars.

Their first electric guitar model, the Gibson Super 400, was unveiled in 1934. This hollowbody archtop certainly inspired many designers of electrics going forward. But in 1952, Gibson debuted its first solidbody electric with the Les Paul, giving birth to a legend of design and tone. The Les Paul’s body design immediately captivated all who laid eyes on its pleasing contours and single cutaway. This game-changing solidbody was crafted with the input of Mr. Les Paul himself, who was at the height of his career and popularity as country music’s premier guitarist.

Gibson Les Paul electric guitars

The Les Paul would go on to become one of most used guitars in the nascent era of rock ’n’ roll. Mike Bloomfield, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page were just some of the pioneers who latched onto the Les Paul — and who would rarely reach for any other model in their storied careers both onstage and in the studio. An undeniable classic instrument, the Les Paul continues to find its way into the hands of many modern rock, blues, and country artists.

Gibson SG electric guitars

Introduced in 1961, the Gibson SG was actually a redesign of the Les Paul. The SG stood for “Solid Guitar,” and the newly imagined design featured a double cutaway; a thinner, flat-topped body; and a neck joint moved up three frets to make higher notes more easily accessible. The SG soon gained many ardent fans for its lightning-fast neck and unique tone. Tony Iommi, Angus Young, and Robby Krieger are just a few of the players who made the SG Gibson’s highest-selling model over the decades.

Gibson ES-335

In 1958, Gibson offered up the world’s first commercial semi-hollowbody electric with the ES-335, marking the rise of another legend. The unique semi-hollow design of the ES-335 gave it a one-of-a-kind resonance and resulting tone that especially appealed to players of jazz and blues. The ES-335 featured a double-cutaway body with captivating violin-style F-holes on the top along with a raised pickguard, all combining to give the instrument a distinct presence onstage. The ES-335 would eventually prove to be equally suitable for rock ’n’ roll, winning the hearts and ears of the likes of Chuck Berry, Alvin Lee, and Ritchie Blackmore, just to name a very few! The ES-335, and the entire ES series for that matter, continues to be massively popular among a wide variety of guitarists spanning many genres.

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