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Gibson Guitars. 2. Guitars 3. A brief history 4. A closer look at the Gibson SG 5. A short analysis of Gibson guitars 6. Price Index Guide and Sales. By Nathan Rice. HOME. HOME. A Brief History. Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg . Co, Ltd was founded in 1902
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Gibson Guitars 2. Guitars 3. A briefhistory 4. A closer look at the Gibson SG 5. A short analysisof Gibson guitars 6. Price Index Guide and Sales By Nathan Rice
HOME A BriefHistory • Gibson Mandolin-GuitarMfg. Co, Ltdwasfounded in 1902 • In 1936 Gibson launched the first commercial electricguitar the Gibson ES-150 • In 1952 Gibson createdits first solid body guitar the Gibson Les Paulnamedafterits creator Les Paul • In the late 50’s othersolidbodiesweremadeincluding the Flying V, the Explorer and the semi-acousticGibson ES-335 • In 1957 Gibson acquiredEpiphoneGuitarstomakesimilarqualityinstruments at a lesser price • In 1961 the Gibson SG wasintroducedto the market • Gibson’s greatestrival in the market is Fender Guitarsastheyintroduced the Telecaster and subsequentlyafter the Stratocaster
HOME A closer look at the Gibson SG • Tomaintain competitive levelswith Fender Guitars and their more economicmodelsof the Stratocaster and Telecaster Gibson launches the SolidbodyGuitar (subsequentlydubbed SG) in 1961 • The doublecut-awaymake the upper frets more accessible • Flattoppedmahogany body • 2 P90 pickups, or doublehumbuckerpickups
Gibson ES-150 Gibson Les Paul Returnto slide 3
Gibson Flying V Gibson Explorer GibsonES-335 Returnto slide 3
Gibson SG Returnto slide 3