Gibson Model Families Les Paul – The world’s most famous electric guitar. The all-time classic rock and roll “axe,” used by numerous influential rockers, from Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) to Slash (Guns ’N Roses), plus Neil Young, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Duane Allman, Clapton (early years) and Jeff Beck. SG – Bolder look and lighter weight than the Les Paul. Favored by rockers who venture out to the edge. Used by Pete Townshend (The Who), Angus Young (AC/DC), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Clapton (Cream years). X-Factor (Flying V, X-plorer, Firebird) – Angular, non-traditional body shapes. Embraced by rebellious, in-your-face guitarists, especially heavy metal. Used by Jimi Hendrix (Flying V), bluesman Johnny Winter (Firebird), the Scorpions (Flying V and Explorer), Lenny Kravitz (Flying V). ES-335 – A “semi-hollowbody,” invented by Gibson in 1958 to combine traditional styling with modern solidbody performance. Preferred by blues-rockers and players who need versatility. Used by Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Larry Carlton (top session guitarist). SJ-200 – Gibson’s most famous acoustic guitar, the “King of the Flat-Tops.” The favorite of the Everly Brothers and Johnny Cash in their early years, featured www.gibson.com on album covers by Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan, played onstage today by Pete Townshend. 1-800-4GIBSON ONLY A GIBSON IS GOOD ENOUGH Is Gibson a popular brand? Gibson has had a reputation for Which Gibson is the right one? Most Gibson models have the highest quality instruments for over 100 years, and a strong association with specific artists and musical the Gibson name is known and respected around the genres. If you can answer the questions “Who is his A Gibson guitar creates an emotional world. Gibsons are played by the most influential musi- favorite guitarist?” or “What is his favorite kind of connection to music, to culture, to life – cians in every genre of popular music. Gibson is the only music?” then finding the “right” Gibson will be easy. future as well as past – that no other company that has made industry-standard models in What is the price range for a Gibson? List prices for gift can offer. It will undoubtedly every type of fretted instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, Gibson’s regular production models are in the be one of the most important gifts etc.). A Gibson is the instrument that everyone aspires general range of $1,000-4,000. you will ever give. to own. What else will I need to buy? An acoustic Gibson is ready What are the differences between the lower- and higher-priced For any guitar buyer – from the to play right out of the case. An electric guitar needs models? The higher models typically have more expensive first-time beginner to the experienced an amplifier and a cord. Amplifiers come in all sizes aesthetic features (such as fancier inlays or highly figured professional – there are many issues to and prices, starting with lightweight, portable, inex- wood grains) and more complicated manufacturing consider and questions to be answered. pensive “practice” amps. A case is included in the processes (such as the contoured top of the Les Paul We’ve provided answers to some of price of the guitar. Additional enhancements to a gift Standard). The basic elements that define Gibson quality the most frequently asked questions. package might include picks, strap, guitar stand, and performance – pickups, neck design, etc. – are tuner, extra set of strings and polish. Should you have additional present in every Gibson, regardless of price. To register for giveaways, or to learn more about concerns, please do not What about value? Is a Gibson really worth it? Every Gibson Gibson guitars, please visit www.gibson.com. hesitate to call Gibson comes with a lifetime guarantee, and with proper care, Customer Service at it will outlive several owners. And it will never go out of 1-800-4GIBSON style or become obsolete. Most of today’s Gibson models (available 24/7) originated in the 1950s and 1960s, and they are more or e-mail popular today than ever. [email protected]..