Brief History of Gibson Guitars

Brief History of Gibson Guitars Gibson guitars were always around. It 'funny, but although Gibson has one of the best guitars in history, perhaps the greatest contribution to music is by pick-up the progress in technology. Gibson, the first electric guitar ES-150 was launched in 1936, and remains as one of the best jazz playing Gibson guitars world.In 1946, the P-90 single coil pick-ups, finally, in the first Les Paul model in 1952. The Gibson Les Paul was the first solid body electric guitar. In 1957, the legendary Humbucker pickup on the Gibson Les Paul model, and an instant classic was bo. The P-90 pickup and Humbucker quickly choosing Gibson expanded line of solid body electric guitars.1961 marks the introduction of Gibson's most successful models ever, the double section SG. This was followed by the Firebird, and Flying V models, each a classic in its own right. In addition to electrics, Gibson produces some of the finest acoustic guitars available.Gibson 's commitment to excellence and the support of top musicians is more deeply with its well known Custom Shop. The Custom Shop produces specialty chemicals for the disceing artist and musician. Moreover, many well known historic classics have been faithfully reproduced by the Gibson Custom Shop, so that a new generation of guitarists to experience Gibson Guitars brand. Written by: Michael CasamentoMichael Casamento is the founder of Guitar Pages Online - a resource for guitars and guitar related merchandise Inteet.For See the article may be freely reproduced as long as the resource box above is its entirety.