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 Les Paul Limited Edition Silverburst guitar
Gibson Les Paul Limited Edition Silverburst guitar
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Gibson Left Handed Lefty Les Paul Traditional Guitar
Gibson Left Handed Lefty Les Paul Traditional Guitar
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New 2010 Gibson Les Paul 1958 Chambered Reissue guitar
New 2010 Gibson Les Paul 1958 Chambered Reissue guitar
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Gibson ES335 Lefty Guitar Lefthanded Custom Shop
Gibson ES335 Lefty Guitar Lefthanded Custom Shop
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GIBSON LES PAUL GOLDTOP CUSTOM 1957 VOS ELECTRIC GUITAR
GIBSON LES PAUL GOLDTOP CUSTOM 1957 VOS ELECTRIC GUITAR
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Guitar Case Candy Gibson Les Paul V SG Explorer ES 335
Guitar Case Candy Gibson Les Paul V SG Explorer ES 335
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Univox L P Style Guitar with Gibson 70ST Top Pickups
Univox L P Style Guitar with Gibson 70ST Top Pickups
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Gibson Les paul custom Guitar T shirt custom shop
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Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
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Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar w Case Cherry 2010
Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar w Case Cherry 2010
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2003 Gibson SG electric guitar
2003 Gibson SG electric guitar
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Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
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1990s GIBSON LES PAUL GUITAR CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
1990s GIBSON LES PAUL GUITAR CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
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PKG4 For Gibson Les Paul Guitar Gold Speed Control Knob
PKG4 For Gibson Les Paul Guitar Gold Speed Control Knob
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Gibson Epiphone G 310 Electric Guitar w Case
Gibson Epiphone G 310 Electric Guitar w Case
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
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Gibson USA SG SG 3 Electric Guitar w Hardshell Case
Gibson USA SG SG 3 Electric Guitar w Hardshell Case
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GIBSON USA 2004 SG Special Guitar Ebony with Case
GIBSON USA 2004 SG Special Guitar Ebony with Case
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2007 GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD EBONY Guitar w 50s Neck
2007 GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD EBONY Guitar w 50s Neck
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Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Oxblood Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Oxblood Guitar
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Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Guitar
Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Guitar
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Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
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1981 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
1981 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
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ANTIQUE SILVER PICK Vintage Gibson Les Paul Guitar Ad
ANTIQUE SILVER PICK Vintage Gibson Les Paul Guitar Ad
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GIBSON SG STANDARD EBONY GUITAR WITH HARD SHELL CASE
GIBSON SG STANDARD EBONY GUITAR WITH HARD SHELL CASE
Paypal   US $800.00
Gibson Electric Guitar Instrument Miniature Ornament
Gibson Electric Guitar Instrument Miniature Ornament
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2006 Gibson Les Paul Junior guitar with bigsby tremolo
2006 Gibson Les Paul Junior guitar with bigsby tremolo
Paypal   US $800.00
8 PC Gold Speed Control Knob For Gibson Les Paul Guitar
8 PC Gold Speed Control Knob For Gibson Les Paul Guitar
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Gibson Les Paul Studio Gem Series Emerald Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Studio Gem Series Emerald Guitar
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Gibson Epiphone The Fool Sg electric Guitar vintage
Gibson Epiphone The Fool Sg electric Guitar vintage
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Fender Gibson Vintage Guitar Pickup 94Models Book 2CD
Fender Gibson Vintage Guitar Pickup 94Models Book 2CD
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