Gibson`s USA and Custom catalogs are being updated these days with some of the best models introduced in recent years. Be sure to check them out.
Gibson is at the fore front of the guitar industry and it very rightfully belongs there. Put together decades of tradition, supreme quality of today`s models and number of fans and players counted in millions and this statement becomes quite clear. Some of their models are in production for fifty years and more, while some are retaining their popularity and appeal long after they `re removed from the catalog. Be it the tradition, or the mind-bending quality of current models, or the spirit of innovation and constant gaze into the future, whatever knocks your socks off, you`re bound to find in Gibson catalog. Four novelties are being introduced by Gibson these days. Two of them are being launched through Gibson Custom and their names are: Chris Cornell ES-335 and 1959 VOS Les Paul Standard Reissue. USA division, on the other side, has received Bill Kelliher 'Golden Axe' Explorer and 50th Anniversary Firebird.
Gibson Custom Chris Cornell ES-335 is a semi-hollow guitar with double-cut body made of maple and poplar with solid maple block in the center. Neck on this supreme 335 is made of mahogany and it features a set in joint. Olive Drab Green variant is equipped with a Bigsby tremolo bar, while the flat black option offers a classic tune-o-matic bridge with a stoptail bar. Lollartron pickups offer the magnificent mix of full, thick Gibson tone and late '50s twang. 22-fret fingerboard on top of the neck is made of rosewood. For more info check Chris Cornell ES-335 detail page on our site, or on Gibson Custom official web page.
Gibson Custom 1959 VOS Les Paul Standard Reissue is one of several 1959 Les Paul tribute models, as it remains the most popular of all Les Paul models in it`s long and rih history. Unchambered mahogany body is topped with a gorgeous flame maple top and paired with a set in mahogany neck. Custom Buckers are being featured on top of the body, giving this mind-blowing six-stringer the classic tone true to the late 1950s humbuckers. Tune-o-matic bridge is backed up by a stoptail bar. Fingerboard on this model features 22 medium jumbo frets, trapezoid inlays and 12" radius. For more info check 1959 VOS Les Paul Standard Reissue detail page on our site, or on Gibson Custom official web page.
Gibson USA Bill Kelliher 'Golden Axe' Explorer is the epitome of heavy. It`s tone, driven by LACE Nitro Hemi humbuckers, is controlled through master volume and two tone knobs. Master volume and neck tone feature push-pull switches for coil splitting. This model`s available in Gold Burst with gold-plated hardware, creme binding and glossy finish. Neck is set in and made of mahogany. On it`s top, there`s a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard For more info check Golden Axe Explorer detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
Gibson USA 50th Anniversary Firebird is the fourth and last model reviewed in this article. It is the second of two Gibson USA reinforcements. Body of this exclusive Firebird is made of mahogany wings and mahogany neck. It`s flat on top and it features the Gold Burst color scheme with gold-plated hardware and gloss finish. Bune-o-matic bridge is backed up by a stoptail bar. In the front, Gibson installs a pair of minibuckers with standard controls. The neck is topped with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. Headstock sports a pack of six Steinberger gearless tuners. For more info check 50th Anniversary Firebird detail page on our site, or on Gibson USA official web page.
