Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar
In 1958, Gibson created a guitar that combined solid body performance with hollow body tradition to bridge the gap between the two. That guitar was the Gibson ES-335 and is recognized today as one of the favorite hollow body guitar designs of all time. The ES-335 handles rock well, but where the Gibson Classic ES-335 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar excels at is the awesome fat, authentic, true blues and R&B tones it is able to generate. A sweet old-school tone emanates from this beast. It lacks the versatility of a Strat, but if warm overtones and enchanting harmonics are what you're looking for, then this is a perfect choice for you. Comfortable and lightweight design make it easy for long gigs. Price makes it more suitable for intermediate to advanced players. You do not want to drop this much cash on a short-lived hobby. Features include curly maple/poplar/curly maple laminated maple body, maple center block with spruce contour blocks, 1960's style slim tapered one-piece mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and pearloid dot inlays, creme binding on top, back and fingerboard, two '57 Classic humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle, independent volume and tone knobs, and sealed Grover tuners.
Known for its outstanding playability and unrivaled unique tone, the Gibson Classic ES-335 Semi-Hollow Body is a great guitar. Classically great looking and powerful, this guitar will not disappoint. So, if you yearn for the old-school hollow body tone that is simply great-sounding, then the Gibson ES-335 is definitely for you. To find yours today, take a look below. Just remember, that this guitar does one thing really well, it is not a full chameleon of tone.
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Rightfully named after the artist's beloved guitar, the Gibson B.B. King Lucille Electric Guitar is a custom-built ES-355 model created in collaboration with the true "King of Blues". Playing Gibsons for over forty years, B.B. King has influenced generations of musicians. The Blues legend's very own personal touches have been added to this Lucille signature model of his. In fact, this guitar is made with the same specification as the guitar that the legend himself plays. This guitar offers a very warm, very smooth and a very sweet sound. It will give you endless possibilities with its versatility. B.B. King's personal touches include the fine-tuner tailpiece, a body with no F holes, and the obvious name that has graced all of B.B. King's guitars. Features include plain laminated maple top for complete sustain, solid maple center block, laminated maple back and rims with multi-ply binding on the top and back, 3-piece maple neck with classic Gibson rounded profile, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with real pearl inlays, gold hardware, metal tulip tuners, Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, TP-6 tailpiece for precise tuning, 490R and 490T humbucking pickups, two volume, two tone knobs, 3-way selector switch, Vari-tone switch, stereo jacks, mono jacks, and B.B. King strings.
First introduced in 1942, this new Gibson J-45 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar captures everything the original legendary J-45 had to offer. True to the original, the new J-45 offers the same quality tone, looks, build, and materials. Hand-made by Gibson Acoustic in Montana, the J-45 features solid sitka spruce top, solid Honduran mahogany back and sides, round-shoulder dreadnought body style, custom vintage top bracing, mahogany neck, dovetail neck joint, Madagascar rosewood fingerboard and bridge, mother of pearl dot inlays, nickel Gotoh white button tuners, and tortoise tear drop pickguard.
Epiphone, owned by Gibson, made an affordable alternative to the highly sought after 1962 edition of the Gibson SG, which is known as one of rock-n-roll's mainstays since the electric guitar was first introduced. This guitar beautifully replicates the 1962 model of the Gibson SG in sound and appearance. Like its predecessor, this guitar has a lot of power, bite, unbelievable sound, and everlasting sustain. A deep, well-balanced, rich tone is versatile enough to handle many types of musics, but is best when used for hard rock or metal. No significant difference from an actual Gibson...only the price. It comes with all the essentials of the Gibson 1962 SG that have made it a legend in the guitar world. It is very comfortable and easy to play, so it is suitable for beginners. The guitar is extremely lightweight, and as the frets get lower, the neck gets thinner. This makes the fretboard very fast and very nice. The SG body style allows for easy access to the higher frets.
In 1960, the Gibson Hummingbird was introduced as their first square-shouldered dreadnought guitar. It was originally designed around the frequency of the human voice for superior vocal accompaniment. A modern classic, this guitar will make a striking and memorable impression. Excellent to use for all types of music, the Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar has a rich, brilliant ringing tone. Its beauty is undeniable...absolutely stunning. An exquisite traditional floral and Hummingbird design decorate a tortoise pickguard. The pickguard's coloring, engraving, inlay, and binding are all crafted by hand. This guitar has a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, which create a balanced midrange tone, rich lows, and crystal clear treble registers. Other features include a mahogany neck joined at the 14th fret, which is the optimum location for sustain, bound rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and double parellelogram inlays, Nickel Grover Rotomatic tuners, crown peghead logo, and L.R. Baggs Element Active Acoustic Pickup System that allows a bright, robust, natural acoustic sound with a gentle high end and unbelievable dynamics.
When this guitar was first introduced in 1958, the President of Gibson, Ted McCarty, wanted to add a futuristic aspect to the company's image. Thus, the Flying V was born. The Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar is a bold and aggressive guitar with a very commanding presence. It successfully handles all types of music from blues to classic rock to metal. A chameleon of sorts, this guitar truly delivers. A slim-designed neck and body allow your fingers to really soar, and the pickups are spaced perfectly, howling unlike anything else. They are a deadly combination providing both unnatural sustain and power with enhanced lows, crisp highs, and crazy definition. The Gibson Flying V is very easy to play and can be comfortably played sitting down if it suits you. Sounds very exquisite and very wicked. There is a reason why legendary guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Lonnie Mack, and Michael Schenker have all surrendered to Flying V's appeal.
The Gibson Les Paul Studio Left-handed Electric Guitar is an enhancement of the world's most legendary guitar design. Not for the faint of heart, this is the only choice for players who demand the performance of a traditional Gibson Les Paul, except with a more modern attitude. Its clean sound and crisp tones that range from bright to rich will blow you away. An excellent choice for clean soloing. The Gibson Les Paul Studio Left-handed electric guitar is meaty, featuring a carved maple top, mahogany Les Paul body, rosewood fingerboard (ebony on white finishes), and Alnico magnet humbucker pickups.
