Gibson is an American manufacturer of guitars and other musical instruments, established in 1902.
- Orville Gibson founded the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902.
- In the 1950s, Gibson introduced the Les Paul model, which became one of the most iconic guitars in history.
- In 1969, Gibson acquired the iconic Epiphone Guitar Company to compete with Fender's Squier line.
- Gibson declared bankruptcy in 2018, and emerged with new ownership and leadership in 2019.
Fender is an American manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers, established in 1946.
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Ibanez is a Japanese manufacturer of guitars and other musical instruments, established in 1908.
An iconic solid-body electric guitar with a mahogany body and neck, and a flamed maple top.
A solid-body electric guitar with a double-cutaway design, first introduced in 1961.
A semi-hollow body electric guitar with a maple center block, first introduced in 1958.
Gibson guitars are typically higher-end and made in the USA, while Epiphone guitars are often more affordable and made in Asia.
Gibson never stopped making Les Paul guitars, but production was halted from 1961 to 1968 due to low demand.
It depends on your budget and preferences, but many musicians consider Gibson guitars to be worth the investment due to their quality and iconic status.
The SG Standard has more features, including a bound neck and more sophisticated electronics, while the SG Special has a simpler construction and more affordable price point.
A Burstbucker is a type of electric guitar pickup made by Gibson, designed to replicate the sound of vintage PAF (Patent Applied For) pickups.