About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

More info about this Product

Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

More Gear like this

1956

Custom

Custom describes gear that is specially designed, modified, or built to unique specifications rather than standard production. Custom pedals, guitars, and equipment often focus on specific tones, features, or aesthetics, offering a more personalised feel and performance for players who want something distinctive.

Goldtop

Goldtop is a classic guitar finish featuring a metallic gold top paired with a natural or darker back and sides. It became iconic on early solidbody electric guitars and is strongly associated with vintage design and traditional craftsmanship.

The finish gives an instrument a distinctive, understated elegance while highlighting its historic roots. Goldtop guitars are especially popular in blues and rock styles, where their timeless look matches their warm, expressive tonal character.

Les

Paul

Reissue

Reissue models are modern recreations of classic instruments or equipment based on original vintage designs. They are built to capture the sound, look, and feel of earlier models while benefiting from contemporary manufacturing and reliability.

Reissues appeal to players who want authentic vintage character without the cost, maintenance, or rarity of original examples. They are commonly produced with period-correct specifications, materials, and finishes, making them a practical way to access classic tones and designs.

VOS

VOS stands for Vintage Original Spec and is used to describe instruments built to closely reflect original vintage designs, materials, and construction methods. These instruments aim to capture the look, feel, and tone of classic models as they would have appeared when first produced.

VOS instruments often feature period-correct hardware, finishes, and specifications, sometimes with lightly dulled or aged components to reduce the appearance of modern gloss. They are popular with players who want an authentic vintage experience without the wear or unpredictability of a true vintage instrument.