Gibson offers an expansive line-up of semi-hollow body guitars that can be divided into several key categories. Their iconic Les Paul is ideal for fronting stadium rock bands and playing blues in a dive bar.
Reverb can provide access to decades’ worth of special editions, model updates and finish options – remember your budget when narrowing down the selection!
History of the Company
Studio1-Vintage Gibson guitar began as a small company in 1902 after Orville Gibson entered an agreement with five Kalamazoo people in business to form a joint venture. Orville Gibson designed an archtop hollow body guitar that was louder and more durable than other fretted instruments of its day, as well as innovative features like an adjustable truss rod and cello-type bridge that remain signature elements on Gibson instruments today.
Gibson responded to the rise of Hawaiian-style music during the 1930s by producing Hawaiian electric guitars equipped with magnetic pickups that amplified string vibrations – these models quickly became extremely popular among Hawaiian musicians, leading to increased sales for Gibson.
Other innovations of this era included the world’s first multiple-pickup guitar: the 1949 ES-5 from Gibson. Based on their popular L-5 acoustic jazz model, this innovative model offered features now standard on most Gibson electric models.
In 1936, Gibson created a flattop cowboy guitar specifically tailored to Carson J. Robison with an image depicting him wearing a cowboy hat and boots – this guitar quickly became a big success and set the foundations for country music and early rock ‘n roll genres.
Models
Gibson offers a selection of guitar models to meet every player’s needs, from the Les Paul Standard, Junior, and SG Standards, to name just three. The Les Paul was responsible for catapulting Gibson to prominence as an electric guitar maker: it features a mahogany body with a carved maple cap for added density and resonance; it also boasts a vintage-style wraparound bridge; plus, its comfortable slim-taper 60’s profile neck is made out of mahogany material to provide long playback sessions without fatigue compared with Epiphone’s polyurethane finishes which tend to age over time compared with Gibson guitars’ natural finish;
The Generation Collection features the G-200 EC and G-Writer EC guitars from Studio1-Vintage Gibson guitar with LR Baggs pickups based on vintage Gibson acoustic jazz models with some innovations added, such as Player Port to control how much sound comes through its sound hole and period-correct hide glue for these guitars.
Materials
Gibson guitars’ quality materials are pivotal in their tone and sound. In their Les Paul models, Gibson utilizes various woods – mahogany and maple. Maple wood produces clear tones with strong highs and midst that absorb feedback well.
Gibson instruments feature hand-buffed finishes made of nitrocellulose lacquer, hand-buffed to a high gloss by experienced craftspeople and designed to age gracefully over time. While this material is very resilient, perspiration damage could occur over time, so it must remain protected.
Hardware
After years of decline, Gibson Guitar Co. has regained its reputation, and its guitars are highly sought-after. To diversify its holdings further, Gibson acquired electric basses, mandolins and drum companies, though its guitars remain its core product. Since Norlin Company’s dissolution, Gibson brand name has once again earned respectability among consumers.
Studio1-Vintage Gibson guitar has established three production plants to fulfil its global sales strategy. Memphis specializes in hollow and semi-hollow body instruments like those found in its ES series; Nashville and Bozeman produce solid body models, respectively. Gibson also recently established a subsidiary in China to increase global sales; their executive team stays current on all international distributor needs by regularly sending phone calls, faxes, or emails with information regarding new offerings from Gibson.
This straightforward LP has become a favourite among studio professionals such as Jade Puget from AFI and Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance. Its simple layout, and dynamic pickup allow players to dial in their signature tone quickly. The ebony fretboard and bound rosewood headstock make this guitar an excellent option for serious players seeking a no-frills instrument for live performances or in-studio recording sessions.