Gibson
Gibson
Slash, Jimmy Page, Angus Young, Kirk Hammett, Sheryl Crow, Tony Iommi: they all go for a Gibson! And lots of others, because Gibson guitars, they have something extra. They sound fuller, are just that bit tougher, a bit heavier and they may demand a bit more from a player: they also give you a lot in return.
Iconic guitars
Over the past century, Gibson has become an iconic brand in the hands of a lot of guitarists. Blues legend Robert Johnson started out on a Gibson Kalamazoo and that immediately set the tone. Years later, Gibson electric guitars took off especially in the sixties and seventies, as they were totally cut out for rock music.
That started with their classic Les Paul model, followed by the Gibson Gibson SG. Mr. Les Paul himself thought the Gibson SG was to ugly he refused to attach his name to it, but over the years the SG has proven itself as a very versatile instrument. We recently got a visit from Leif and Philip and they explain the differences between the two very clearly... and loudly!
In addition to the SG and the Les Paul, Gibson offers many more electric guitars. Like that blissfully creamy sounding ES 335 (BB King!) and at the Flying V which we only serve to our customers with a free XL guitar strap on the side.
The Edge grew up with a Gibson Explorer that survived a broken neck and has served U2 from the very beginning.
Murphy Lab
Over the years, the Gibson company had some different owners and that has made for a somewhat erratic history with varying results. We are pleased to see Gibson is now back in a quieter water and we are very happy Gibson is dipping very successfully in its own history with their Murphy Lab.
Gibson acoustic guitars
You'd almost forget that Gibson also makes great acoustic guitars but there the brand is just as iconic and heard back throughout pop history. Beatles? Recorded on with a Gibson J45. Bob Dylan? Also played Gibson. Tom Petty? Wonderwall by Oasis? You guessed it: all on Gibson guitars. To this day, because Danny Vera too wrote many hits on his Gibson before his move to Homestead.
Where other guitar brands sometimes sound a bit 'full', Gibson leaves room for the vocals and that often makes them excellent instruments for singer songwriters. Not to mention the looks, because Gibson has always been the right brand for a dazzling sunburst.
Gibson is one of those guitar brands that has everything: electric and acoustic guitars and with their 'sub-label'’ Epiphone they make their 'by Gibson' affordable for everyone. We always have a wide range of new, secondhand and vintage Gibson guitars in stock!
Got a Gibson on your mind despite the huge range on offer that isn't there yet? Then the Gibson Custom Shop is the answer. The shop is available for both acoustic and electric guitars, so whatever personal wishes you have: Gibson can make it for you. We are happy to help you with your choice.
Once you own a Gibson it is good to know, we are a Certified Gibson Service Centre and Acoustic Dealer. That makes us the number 1 Gibson Expert of the Netherlands. If you have any questions about Gibson guitars, please feel free to contact us.