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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.

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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.

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Burst

A burst finish refers to a guitar finish where the colour gradually fades from a darker outer edge to a lighter centre. This technique highlights the natural grain of the wood while giving the instrument depth and visual character, making each guitar look slightly different.

Common on both electric and acoustic guitars, burst finishes range from classic sunburst styles to modern colour variations. They are popular because they combine a traditional look with a visually striking appearance that complements the shape and craftsmanship of the guitar.

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.

ES-335

The ES-335 is a semi-hollow electric guitar design that combines the warmth and resonance of a hollowbody with the stability and sustain of a solidbody. Its construction features a solid centre block running through the body, which helps reduce feedback while retaining an open, airy tonal character.

Tonally, the ES-335 is known for its balance and versatility, offering warm lows, clear mids, and smooth highs that suit a wide range of styles. It is commonly used in blues, jazz, rock, soul, and indie music, and is valued by players who want expressive dynamics, rich character, and flexibility in both clean and overdriven sounds.

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.

Vintage

Vintage describes gear that is inspired by, or originates from, an earlier era of guitar design and sound. Vintage-style pedals, guitars, and amplifiers focus on classic tones, simpler circuits, and traditional aesthetics, delivering warm, characterful sounds that are closely associated with early rock, blues, and classic recordings.

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.