The history of Gibson guitar.

The History of Gibson Guitars

Gibson Mandolins & Guitars A - Z: A complete reference guide to all Gibson mandolins & guitars made from 1903 - 1968 in alphabetical order with pictures. It includes archtop and flat-top acoustics, acoustic electrics, semi-hollow body & solid body electrics, and the entire mandolin family of instruments.

Gibson Guitar Company History - Historical documents, articles and other related information on the history of one of America's oldest guitar manufacturing companies.


History of Gibson Guitar Advertising: Take a trip back in time and see the very first Gibson ad from January 1903 all the way through to the 1970s.

A Brief History of Gibson Guitar Catalogs: - All Gibson catalogs from 1903 to the 1970s shown in detail with sample pages and complete descriptions.

The Gibson Chronicles:: A collection of news clippings and events throughout Gibson's 110 year history, plus interesting "behind the scenes" stories, including some "Gibson un-sung heros" like Ted McHugh and George Laurian.


Gibson Design & Innovation:: A look at the beautiful, bizzare, experimental and downright stunning acheivements in instruments design and innovation.


Gibson-made Brands: The most comprehensive collection of information on many other brands made by Gibson from 1929 - 1961, including names like Cromwell, Kalamazoo, Kel Kroydon, Mastertone, Recording King (Montgomery Ward), and many more.

Gibson Patents: Behind the history of Gibson is the inventors who revolutionized musical instrument design. Here is a history of Gibson patents and their practical applications to various instruments, all the way from O.H. Gibson's mandolin patent of 1898 through to the 1960s.

Gibson Publications: In 1911, Gibson started an in-house publishing department that put out magazines like "The Sounding Board Salesman" and "Mastertone", as well as sheet music, and instruction books.