Do you want a classic electric guitar? Do you want one that looks awesome and rocks hard? Then get yourself a Gibson. The Gibson Guitar Corporation has a stellar history with a lot of famous and popular models back through the years, and we’ll detail both of those for you here. We’ll even give you a few tips on how to find and purchase the one you want.
Gibson is possibly the highest-quality guitar company in history. Founded in 1902, Gibson released their first electric guitar just thirty-four short years later, in 1936. This was the Electric Spanish model. It didn’t quite take the company to new heights, but not long after that, in 1952, Gibson released the Les Paul. The Les Paul Standard (the new name for the original Les Paul, since an alternate version was introduced some years later) is Gibson’s most popular electric guitar, hands down. Interestingly, Les Paul himself had very little influence on its design, but he licensed the use of his name and made a small adjustment to the tailpiece.
Gibson also has other quality vintage electric guitar models, besides the Les Paul. These include the Gibson SG, introduced in 1958; the Gibson Flying V, which was popular among heavy metal guitarists; the Explorer, which did not sell well originally, but it has a futuristic design that is very popular; and the Firebird, which resulted in a lawsuit from Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, making the ’63 to ’65 models of the Firebird not only very different from later models, but also very rare and highly collectible.
So when you’re choosing a vintage Gibson electric guitar for yourself, the first thing you want to do is try to find a few in a nearby music shop. Try them out and see which one you prefer. Then set yourself a maximum budget, because these guitars can get expensive in a hurry if you’re not careful. Then track down the best deal.
Gibson is one of the finest guitar companies in the world. They have made some of the most popular guitars in history. Don’t you want a piece of that history that can still rock with the best?
