Gibson



The Gibson Guitar Corporation of today started as Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. in 1902.  Orville Gibson had radically changed the mandolin, making it more streamlined, easier to mass produce and by far better sounding than the mandolins of that time.

During the 1920's Gibson sought to reproduce some of his innovations with the mandolin into archtop  guitars.  In 1922 the Gibson L5 was released.  The original L5's were all acoustic guitars and featured an f hole in the upper sound board to help project sound.  Pick-ups were not added to this guitar until 1951 when Gibson released the L5CES.  In 1958 the humbucker pickup was used on the L5.  This double coil pickup gave the L5 and other Gibson guitars that used it a very warm and thick sound.

Les Paul Guitar

The most used and copied guitar in the Gibson line is the Les Paul.  Les Paul was a proficient journeyman Jazz Guitarist and guitar designer who collaborated with Gibson to create the Gibson Les Paul.   The amount of influence Paul actually had in the design of this guitar remains disputed.  Regardless, it took on more of the look of the hollow bodies Gibson was already manufacturing.  One unique feature of the Les Paul was the use of a Set In neck.  By gluing the neck to the body Gibson created a much tighter neck to body fitting than the competing Fender models of that time.

The Gibson Les Paul's lineage spans 1952 to present and includes the following models:

  • Goldtop
  • Custom
  • Standard
  • Junior
  • SG
  • Deluxe

The Les Paul can be heard on countless recordings throughout this time period.  Some notables giving Gibson publicity for his solid body guitar were Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck and countless others.  The humbucker pick-up provided  artists with a thicker sustaining tone without the white noise.

Check out the great deals on the Gibson guitars listed here.  Check back as more content is added around Gibson guitars, there construction, and the all time great artists who play and played them.

 
Gibson Flying V Guitar
Gibson Flying V Guitar
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Gibson ES 335 w OHSC Electric Guitar
Gibson ES 335 w OHSC Electric Guitar
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1970s Gibson sg guitar Original Finish No Reserve
1970s Gibson sg guitar Original Finish No Reserve
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Gibson Epiphone Junior Electric Guitar
Gibson Epiphone Junior Electric Guitar
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PRS Santana SE Guitar w Gibson pickups Gigbag SWEET
PRS Santana SE Guitar w Gibson pickups Gigbag SWEET
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GIBSON EPIPHONE ELECTRIC GUITAR
GIBSON EPIPHONE ELECTRIC GUITAR
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2007 EPIPHONE BY GIBSON SG CUSTOM SHOP ELECTRIC GUITAR
2007 EPIPHONE BY GIBSON SG CUSTOM SHOP ELECTRIC GUITAR
Paypal   US $170.50
LOOK GIBSON ES 135 Semi Hollow body guitar
LOOK GIBSON ES 135 Semi Hollow body guitar
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Gibson Epi Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Guitar Nice
Gibson Epi Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Guitar Nice
Paypal   US $600.00
GIBSON ES 135 SEMI HOLLOW ELECTRIC GUITAR
GIBSON ES 135 SEMI HOLLOW ELECTRIC GUITAR
Paypal   US $570.00
Gibson ES 339 Electric Guitar Semi Hollow 2009
Gibson ES 339 Electric Guitar Semi Hollow 2009
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GIBSON EPIPHONE DOT DELUXE VS GUITAR
GIBSON EPIPHONE DOT DELUXE VS GUITAR
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Gibson SG Electric Guitar
Gibson SG Electric Guitar
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Gibson Electric Guitar Les Paul style
Gibson Electric Guitar Les Paul style
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Gibson SG Standard 2004 Electric Guitar w Case
Gibson SG Standard 2004 Electric Guitar w Case
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Gibson Faded SG Special Electric Guitar USA
Gibson Faded SG Special Electric Guitar USA
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Gibson Custom Shop CS 330 Electric Guitar CHERRY RED
Gibson Custom Shop CS 330 Electric Guitar CHERRY RED
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Gibson Les Paul Special Epiphone Elec Guitar Amp HSC
Gibson Les Paul Special Epiphone Elec Guitar Amp HSC
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Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst guitar
Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst guitar
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2008 Gibson Les Paul 1960 Reisssue Custom Shop Guitar
2008 Gibson Les Paul 1960 Reisssue Custom Shop Guitar
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2007 Gibson SG 3 Black USA Guitar of the week 30 SWEET
2007 Gibson SG 3 Black USA Guitar of the week 30 SWEET
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2003 Gibson USA Les Paul Fireburst Electric Guitarcase
2003 Gibson USA Les Paul Fireburst Electric Guitarcase
Paypal   US $689.00
EPIPHONE BY GIBSON DOT ES 335 ELECTRIC GUITAR RED
EPIPHONE BY GIBSON DOT ES 335 ELECTRIC GUITAR RED
Paypal   US $299.00
EPIPHONE BY GIBSON LES PAUL 100 LP100 ELECTRIC GUITAR
EPIPHONE BY GIBSON LES PAUL 100 LP100 ELECTRIC GUITAR
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EPIPHONE BY GIBSON FIREBIRD STUDIO ELECTRIC GUITAR
EPIPHONE BY GIBSON FIREBIRD STUDIO ELECTRIC GUITAR
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Gibson Les Paul Standard Vintage 80s electric guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard Vintage 80s electric guitar
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EPIPHONE BY GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO ELECTRIC GUITAR
EPIPHONE BY GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO ELECTRIC GUITAR
Paypal   US $259.00
EPIPHONE GIBSON CASINO HOLLOW BODY GUITAR WITH BIGSBY
EPIPHONE GIBSON CASINO HOLLOW BODY GUITAR WITH BIGSBY
Paypal   US $400.00
Orville by Gibson ES 175 Electric Guitar MIJ
Orville by Gibson ES 175 Electric Guitar MIJ
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VINTAGE 1930S 40S GIBSON EH LAP STEEL GUITAR CASE
VINTAGE 1930S 40S GIBSON EH LAP STEEL GUITAR CASE
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GIBSON ES 137 CUSTOM CLASSIC ELECTRIC GUITAR ES137
GIBSON ES 137 CUSTOM CLASSIC ELECTRIC GUITAR ES137
Paypal   US $1,399.00
Gibson SG special Guitar Usa Made Mahogany wood
Gibson SG special Guitar Usa Made Mahogany wood
Paypal   US $675.00