Gibson guitars have been making top class guitars since the late 1800s. Since then it has become one of the top guitar manufactures with a global reputation of quality. From early acoustic guitar beginnings it has been a forerunner in the development of the modern electric guitar and effects. Gibson is such a readily well-regarded brand name that many top musicians have put their names to the guitars, such artists as Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
As easily recognized as the Gibson brand name is it’s branded Les Paul guitars which have as strong a reputation as the Gibson range. Be it acoustic guitar or solid electric guitar the Gibson line has over 200 years of know how and dedication to fine craftsmanship and design. With such a pedigree behind it the Gibson has assured it’s place at the top of the table in guitar manufacturing.
The US based company has also a very vested interest in modern interface technology, teaming up with electronic companies to produce interactive soft ware and cutting edge technology such as the self tuning guitar which will self tune in less than two seconds, now that is a guitar players dream.
The Gibson guitar has become a well established collector item with prices for guitars owned by famous artists fetching vast sums. There are as many web sites selling Gibson collectables as there are collectables. Many live auction houses around the world also place Gibson guitars up for auction. Outlets such as “The hard rock café” are one example of buyers who pay large sums at auction for famous Gibson guitars. Many private collectors have also added to the legend of Gibson guitars and their place in rock and roll history.
Always looking for new innovative ways of improvement the Gibson brand will be forging the way ahead in guitar building and design for a long time to come.
