Gibson Guitars - Here's the Big Guns. As
mentioned in our Electric Guitars Guide, many
Gibsons are tried and trusted instruments used
worldwide by countless players and Pros. Not the
cheapest compared to some guitars, but certainly
in this case you pay for what you get.
A well deserved place in the guitar world of
Industry Standards. Certainly worth serious
consideration if you want a big sound.
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The Gibson Les Paul is known throughout guitar history as having excellent sustain and fast playability.
Its often called The Fretless Wonder! Entry level Gibsons are a good place to start and get the feel of
one of these instruments over time - maybe until you decide to go the whole hog or save up for a
flagship model.
Gibson Guitars Tips A brilliant design which has stood the test of time - first appeared on the
scene in 1952.
Gibson Guitars Tips Particularly noted for it's excellent speed and
Sustainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ;-).
Gibson Guitars Tips Excellent for a Grungy/Rocky style.
Gibson Guitars Tips Humbucker Pickups are powerful at any level. Also a big favorite with
many Blues players old and new - legendary tones.
Gibson Guitars Tips As previously mentioned they are heavy to hold up for the night, but you
get used to it.
Gibson Les Paul Entry Level Guitar
Gibson Explorer Pro Electric Guitar Natural
Taking tone and attitude to new extremes, the Gibson Explorer Pro is
perfectly attuned to the technical demands and punishing intensity of today's
hard rock and heavy metal. Based on Gibson's legendary Explorer, the
Explorer Pro is updated with a smaller, lightweight mahogany body and
crushingly powerful 496R and 500T humbuckers. The Explorer Pro sports a
natural finish with antique binding. With flashy looks and killer sound, the
Explorer Pro is destined to rewrite the rules of rock 'n' roll. Manufactured in
Nashville, TN.
Gibson Guitars - The Firebird
If you like unusual shaped guitars check out the Gibson Firebird - As used by Blues guitar trooper
Johnny Winter. He plays mostly slide on it. "The Bird" was also used by Eric Clapton and the story
goes that Alenn Collins used one on Skynard's Freebird Solos. A beautiful guitar with a totally unique
look and sound.
Gibson Firebird Studio Guitar Cherry Gold Hardware
The Gibson Firebird Studio Guitar has the classic reverse-shape body, but
with a conventional set neck, mini-Grover tuners on the side of the headstock,
a tapered body, and the traditional Gibson dual-humbucker sound. Mahogany
body and neck. Its studio finish and simpler hardware retain Gibson's
high-quality sound and feel. This Firebird Electric Guitar package includes a
black reptile pattern custom hardshell case with dark grey plush interior, black
shroud, and silkscreened silver Gibson USA logo.
Here's the strings I use and recommend but if I'm stuck I'll use anything. Ernie Ball strings are a
standard among guitar players from beginner to pro - always a good quality sign. Personally I tend to
get about 3 gigs out of the treble strings and 6 gigs out of the bass ones before they start breaking -
the acid from my hands eats 'em up unfortunately. But I know a few players who gig them for a lot
longer than that and never seem to break them. If I'm not gigging they can last for months as long as I
keep them clean and the bridge saddles are on good condition.
Some players change (and stretch) them before every gig, some leave them on forever.
Beginner's Gigging Tip Don't forget, keep spares at the gig.
Gigging Tips If you find that your suddenly breaking strings a lot more than usual down at the
bridge end of things during gigs, it might be worn bridge-saddles causing the problem. Get a
guitar tech or knowledgeable friend to check them out.
Ernie Ball 3223 Nickel Super Slinky Electric Guitar
Strings 3-Pack
Gauges 9-11-16-24w-32-42. Nickels are the most popular of the Ernie Ball
Slinky guitar strings. They're made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped
around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. They produce a well-balanced
all-around good sound. Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the
highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum
performance, and long life. Ernie Ball is the pioneer of rock and roll guitar
strings. Setting the standard for the industry has enabled Slinky electric guitar
strings to become the world's top selling brand. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton,
Steve Vai, and Slash are among the long list of Slinky players.