Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar, Satin Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar, Satin Ebony Review

Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar, Satin Ebony Feature

• Slim taper neck
• 491T Humbucker pickup
• Satin Finish
• Gigbag included

Gibson’s Golden Era—the late 1950s and early 1960s—is best known for the emergence of the company’s iconic Les Paul Standard. But the Les Paul wasn’t the company’s best-selling guitar during this historic period. That title belongs to the legendary Melody Maker. Now Gibson has taken the Melody Maker design and expnaded it into four completely new models that give the beginning player a chance to have the Gibson Experience at an astoundly low price. Made in the U.S.A as they always have been.

Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar, Worn Cherry Satin

Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar, Worn Cherry Satin Review

Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar, Worn Cherry Satin Feature

• 496R and 500T pickups
• Worn Cherry satin lacquer finish
• Slim Taper neck
• Chrome Hardware
• Includes Gig Bag

The Gibson Flying V: Introduced in 1958

A certain aura of mystique surrounds the Gibson Flying V. A guitar well ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, the Flying V's intense magnetic appeal, powerful sound, and unusually familiar shape have made it one of the most instantly recognizable guitars in the world. Legendary Gibson President Ted McCarty was looking to add a futuristic aspect to the company's image when he introduced the Flying V, and he nailed it. And while some of the greatest guitar players of all-time--including Lonnie Mack and Albert King--immediately embraced the Flying V, it wasn't until Gibson reintroduced the guitar in 1967 that the rest of the world caught on. Guitar Gods like Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Billy Gibbons, Michael Schenker, and Lenny Kravitz have all succumbed to the Flying V's fascinating allure.

Angled Headstock on the Gibson Flying V

The pointed headstock on the V-Factor X is as typical as it is unique. Like every Gibson headstock, it is carved out of the same piece of mahogany as the neck. It is not a "glued-on" headstock, and the process takes craftsmanship, time, and effort. But the rewards are worth the effort. The headstock is carefully angled at 17 degrees, which increases pressure on the strings and helps them stay in the nut slots. An increase in string pressure also means there is no loss of string vibration between the nut and the tuners, which equals better sustain. A white truss rod cover adds a nice finishing touch to the headstock, and perfectly complements the white pickguard on the V-Factor X body.

The V-Factor: The X Neck Profile on the Gibson Flying V

No guitar neck profiles are more distinguishable than the neck profiles employed on the Gibson models of today. The more traditional '50s neck profile is the thicker, more rounded contour, emulating the neck shapes of Gibson’s iconic models of the late 1950s. The '60s neck profile is considered the more modern, slim-tapered contour most commonly associated with the Gibson models of the early 1960s. The neck on Gibson's V-Factor X has the best of both worlds--it is a hybrid between the '50s rounded contour and the '60s slim-taper profile. As with all Gibson necks, it is machined in Gibson's rough mill using wood shapers to make the initial cuts. Once the fingerboard gets glued on, the rest--including the final sanding--is done by hand. That means there are no two necks with the exact same dimensions. So while it still has the basic characteristics of its respective profile, each neck will be slightly different, with a distinct but traditional feel.

Solid Mahogany Body
The most central of all V-Factor X features is its V-shaped, solid mahogany body. Whether it’s the regular Flying V, or the Gibson V-Factor X, the solid mahogany body provides tone, sustain, and performance. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibson’s woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibson’s team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This insures all woods are dried to a level of “equilibrium,” where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, and helps control the shrinkage and warping of the woods, in addition to helping reduce the weight. It also helps with improving the woods’ machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that a Gibson guitar will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

Electronics
When it comes to guitar electronics, less is definitely better. And that certainly holds true with Gibson’s V-Factor X. Gibson has chosen to install two volume controls and only one tone switch, which translates into less resistance between the pickup and the actual output. That means you end up with nothing but pure tone from the pickup, and one flat-out screaming rock and roll machine.

Gibson's 496R and 500T Pickups
No event is more responsible for dramatically influencing the evolution of popular music than Gibson’s introduction of the double-coil "humbucking" pickup in 1955. From the warm jazz tones of Charlie Christian, to the world-shaking rockabilly of Scotty Moore, and the cruching rock of Jimmy Page, countless players around the world explored the limitless possibilities of the tonal spectrum through Gibson pickups and guitars. As the musical landscape changed, so did the development of the humbucker pickup. Introduced in the early 1970s, Gibson's 496R and 500T pickups filled the need for more powerful humbuckers and energized the emergence of hard rock and heavy metal. The 496R produces incredible sustain and cutting power with its ceramic magnet, adding more highs with increased definition and no muddiness at all. The 500T is one of Gibson's most powerful pickups, containing a three ceramic magnet structure, which enables a no-holds-barred rock and roll crunch that never loses its rich combination of enhanced lows and crystal clear highs. This is one of Gibson's most potent pickup combinations.

The Gibson Logo
The most innovative and revolutionary stringed instruments of all time have bared the name Gibson--the Les Paul, the ES-335, the Explorer, the Flying V, the SG, the Firebird. The list goes on and on. There is no mistaking the classic Gibson logo, pressed into the V-Factor X's truss rod cover using a gold stamp. It is the most recognizable logo in all of music, representing more than a century of originality and excellence. There is simply no equal.

The History of Gibson's Flying V Electric Guitar
The sleek, space age lines and bold tones of Gibson Flying Vs have seduced generations of players, putting the "Wham" in Lonnie Mack's licks and making Albert King's big-bellied southpaw bends hang in the air like smoking Crisco at a Saturday night fish fry.

Though its origins may lie in the blues, the Flying V found a home in rock and roll, too. A fleet of three Vs gassed Jimi Hendrix's jams 'til he kissed the sky. The guitar humbucked up T. Rex’s roar and gave the Scorpions enough wind to "Rock You Like a Hurricane." Metallica's monolithic wall of sound has a vein of V at its igneous core, and Zakk Wylde has blasted his signature model on-stage and in the studio with Ozzy.

It’s been a half-century of evolution and innovation since the original Flying Vs landed in the hands of musicians. We may still be waiting for our jet packs, but the Flying V took off long ago.

Gibson Flying V Faded Electric Guitar; There's a reason V's have been a mainstay for the last 50 years. So ahead of its time with its incredible shape, tone and access to all the frets, the original V came out in '58 and has been a powerhouse guitar ever since. The Gibson Faded Flying V is a reproduction of the '67 model with all the features and specs that made it the guitar it was in its glory days. The look of the Faded V is like no other guitar made before or after. With unlimited neck access, powerful out put and worn finish; this Faded Flying V is sure to be a favorite with fans and players worldwide. Gibson Faded Flying V Features Mahogany body and neck Rosewood fingerboard Dot inlays 496R and 500T ceramic magnet pickups Chrome hardware American Musical Supply - an Authorized Gibson Internet Retailer AmericanMusical.com has been selected as one of Gibson's very few Authorized Internet Retail Sites in the United States. As one of these select few Internet sites, AMS offers an unparalleled selection of all of Gibson's premium brands, all covered by Gibson's Limited Lifetime Warranty - only available from Authorized Gibson retailers. Gibson is recognized as one of the most respected guitar builders in the world. AMS is proud to have a decades-long history with them and honored that Gibson has chosen us to bring their world-class instruments to you. Look for more new product announcements, special events and promotions in the coming months. Gibson - Pure.

Gibson Gear IM57SV-NZ Electric Guitar Electronics

Gibson Gear IM57SV-NZ Electric Guitar Electronics Review

Gibson Gear IM57SV-NZ Electric Guitar Electronics Feature

• Authentic Gibson
• Gibson's original Patent Applied For humbuckers of the mid to late 1950's are some of the most south after pickups of the world.
• Ultimate pickups because of their smooth, velvety tone.
• The two pickups have been hand matched to create the warm, full tone with a balanced response that those PAF humbuckers were known for.

Gibson Vintage Matched Pickup Set

Gibson ES-137 Classic Electric Guitar, Light Burst

Gibson ES-137 Classic Electric Guitar, Light Burst Review

Gibson ES-137 Classic Electric Guitar, Light Burst Feature

• Light Burst - Chrome Hardware

The ES-137 Classic combines two classics - the look of Gibson a single-cutaway, semi-hollowbody guitar and the hot sound of a Gibson Les Paul Classic. The 490R and 498T humbucking pickups, plus trapezoid fingerboard inlays with an engraved "C" in the 12th-fret inlay, identify this new classic model. BodyThe ES-137 blends the looks and overall style of a single cutaway semi-hollowbody guitar and the sonic authority of a Gibson Les Paul Classic. It refines the basic design of earlier semi-hollowbody Gibsons by swapping the styles maple centerblock for solid mahogany to increase sustain and reduce feedback at even heavy metal volumes. With its single Florentine cutaway, the ES-137 Classic draws on the heritage of Gibsons earlier ES-135 and ES-175 models for historic inspiration, but sustain, sizzle, and some appealing non-traditional color options make it an absolutely contemporary instrument.The Classic has plenty of design charm and individuality and features a top, back, and rims made of visually appealing curly maple on a 16-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 2-inches deep body. The cream binding is multi-ply on top and single ply on the back as well as trapezoid fretboard inlays with the Custom Shops world-class Les Paul Classics. But the 12th fret of the ES-137 sports a pearloid inlay C to denote its own classic status. And in addition to tri-burst and heritage cherry sunburst finishes, the ES-137 Classic also comes in ultra-modern blues burst and sliver shades.HardwareThe ES-137 Classic shares Gibson 490 R and 498 T pickups with chrome and gold hardware options, including a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece. The instruments neck is sturdy three-ply maple supporting a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays and single ply binding. It has a rounded profile and a 24-inch scale length and is 1 11/16th-inches wide at the nut. The tuners are Grover keystones. And complimenting the 490R and 498T humbuckers is the classic Gibson d...

Gibson Gear SEG-SA10 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light

Gibson Gear SEG-SA10 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light Review

Gibson Gear SEG-SA10 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light Feature

• Vacuum sealed packaging keeps strings fresh
• Optimized for humbucker equipped guitars
• Unique Magnetic Formulation

Gibson Special Alloy Humbucker Electric Strings .010-.046

Gibson Gear PPAT-500 Electric Guitar Part

Gibson Gear PPAT-500 Electric Guitar Part Review

Gibson Gear PPAT-500 Electric Guitar Part Feature

• Authentic Gibson Replacement Part
• 500K Audio Taper
• Long Shaft
• Maintain the value of your Gibson Guitar by using only authentic Gibson replacement parts

Gibson 500k Ohm Audio Taper with Long Shaft

Gibson Gear PMMH-020 Electric Guitar Part

Gibson Gear PMMH-020 Electric Guitar Part Review

Gibson Gear PMMH-020 Electric Guitar Part Feature

• Authentic Gibson Replacement Part
• Maintain the value of your Gibson Guitar by using only authentic Gibson replacement parts
• Vintage

Gibson Vintage Gold Machine Heads with Pearloid Buttons