Gibson

Gibson Brands, Inc. is an American icon of instrument manufacturing, synonymous with the history of rock, blues, and jazz. Founded by Orville Gibson in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the company originally specialized in mandolins before evolving into the powerhouse of guitar design it is today.

The Pillars of the Gibson Sound
Gibson is best known for its solid-body electric guitars, which typically feature mahogany wood constructions and “humbucker” pickups, producing a warm, thick, and sustain-heavy tone.

The Les Paul: Introduced in 1952, this is perhaps the most famous electric guitar in the world, used by legends like Jimmy Page and Slash.

The SG: Known for its “devil horn” double-cutaway design and lightweight body, popularized by Angus Young of AC/DC.

The ES-335: The first commercial semi-hollow body guitar, bridging the gap between the feedback-prone hollow bodies and the sustain of solid bodies.

Acoustic Legends: Models like the J-45 (“The Workhorse”) and the Hummingbird remain industry standards for recording artists.