Since the early 1900's, Gibson Guitars have been supplying guitar players with quality handmade gear that ruled for many decades and still do. A few of their most famous models are the SG, ES-335, Flying V and Les Paul guitars. They also make pianos and drums but we'll save those for other posts 
. Gibson prices vary dramatically from a couple hundred bucks for a Chinese made acoustic right up over a hundred thousand for a rare Goldtop.
Gibson SG guitars were first introduced in 1961 after declining sales of the Gibson Les Paul standard (the best Gibson guitar in my opinion). It is constructed with dual cutaway horns that allow for easier access to the upper frets. Although there are many wood variations, the primary construction is a mahogany body with a rosewood fretboard. Of all the vintage Gibson guitars, this one is the fastest and is preferred by guitar players with smaller hands for it's lightning speed. Most models came standard with dual P-90 pickups. One of the most kickass little Gibson guitars that I have owned a few of in my life and always will. A newer model as of late is the Gibson SG faded, which is a bit of a stripped down version of the Gibson SG classic and is more affordable for entry-level players. All USA guitars made by Gibson are going to have a level of quality that will not easily be matched by other guitar companies.
Of all the guitars Gibson makes, the Les Paul is the most famous. Blues, classic rock and even heavy metal have had their heroes that have shredded on Gibson Les Paul guitars. There are many variations suited for different players at different price points. Many constructed of a solid yet light mahogany body, it was capped with a slab of solid, heavier, maple which brought a little brightness out of the swampy mahogany. "Gibson electric guitars in every household" was a common phrase my buddies and I used in high school. Yeah, we were geeks but we had the girls because we played music 
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Another one of the most famous Gibson vintage guitars is the Explorer, which was first created and released back in 1958. A little too futuristic for it's era, the Gibson Explorer didn't receive a lot of popularity and production was stopped in 1959. During the 70's, 1976 to be exact, the Explore made its comeback as was very popular with metal and hard rock shredders. Having a similarly fast neck like the SG and a light thin body made it a popular mobile guitar.
When you think of Gibson musical instruments you instantly think quality, great sound, heritage and a long tradition. I once traded an old car of mine to a guy for a mint 1970's Gibson Flying V guitar. The thing sounded and played amazing but in the end it just didn't feel perfect in my hands so I sold it a few years later. Kicking myself now of course; I will never sell another guitar, especially any Gibson guitars.
There are many famous versions of the Gibson acoustic guitar as well. The Hummingbird, J-45 and J-200 and just several that have made a huge impact in musical history for their quality, sound and beautiful finishings. Many acoustic guitar Gibson has made has turned into an instant classic.
There will be other articles on the site that will review various Gibson bass guitars and acoustic guitars so stay tuned.
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