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Gibson guitars- Sell at a variety of brand names, some of which being the most popular in the world. There are highly collectible Gibson brands as-well as more basic guitars. One of the more iconic guitars Gibson has to offer is the Les Paul, named after Lester William Polsfuss who was a Jazz, Country and blues songwriter.
The variety of Gibson family of electric guitars is interesting. The guitar may be classified according to the three basic body types as, solid, hollow and semi-hollow. Each body type is identified with specific music genres and playing techniques. The choice of body type may also be a matter of a musician’s personal preference or influenced by a fashion style trending at particular times.
The sounds produced by solid-body guitars largely rely on electric pickups, amplifier and speaker, together with the quality of the wood. Gibson guitar bodies are typically made of mahogany, spruce, alder or maple while the fretboard is usually made of baked maple or rosewood. Gibson solid-body guitars include Les Paul, SG, Explorer, Flying V, Epiphone’s classic models like Wilshire and others.
A solid-body guitar is the instrument of choice for rock ‘n’ roll, but its flexibility extends to other genres. The diverse range of tones and volume selections it generates make it an ideal option for masters and beginning students alike. Their precise, clean cut tones provide a fitting starting point to learn how to play an electric guitar. Novices also appreciate the instrument’s versatility and adaptability for experimenting with playing styles and exploring a number of musical directions. The other advantage of solid-bodied instruments over their hollow-bodied counterparts is the noticeable absence of annoying feedback.
Hollow body or semi-acoustic guitars are built of thin sheets of wood and consist of a sound box with electronic pickups. Contemporary models are equipped with a variety of pickups such as single coils, piezo electric or humbuckers.
They create uniquely mellow, sweet and clear sound from the combined vibrations of the hollow chamber and the strings. Their warm and funky sounds are ideally suited for jazz, blues, pop of the sixties, country and indie-rock. Guitar players should control the volume and distance from the amplifier to avoid unwanted feedback or "snarling" sounds.
Hollow-body guitars have fairly reasonable acoustic power for live gigs. It’s better to play them unplugged for rehearsals and intimate shows. Their sounds generates a more responsive and dynamic performance than that of solid-body guitars. Examples of Gibson hollow-body guitars include Gibson ES-150, Epiphone Casino and Gibson ES-125 which sport cutaway designs and Gibson ES-175 with an arch top.
They create uniquely mellow, sweet and clear sound from the combined vibrations of the hollow chamber and the strings. Their warm and funky sounds are ideally suited for jazz, blues, pop of the sixties, country and indie-rock. Guitar players should control the volume and distance from the amplifier to avoid unwanted feedback or "snarling" sounds.
Hollow-body guitars have fairly reasonable acoustic power for live gigs. It’s better to play them unplugged for rehearsals and intimate shows. Their sounds generates a more responsive and dynamic performance than that of solid-body guitars. Examples of Gibson hollow-body guitars include Gibson ES-150, Epiphone Casino and Gibson ES-125 which sport cutaway designs and Gibson ES-175 with an arch top.
Semi-Hollow BodySemi-hollow body guitars are constructed with a block of wood lodged through the centre of the guitar. This assembly creates hollow left and right chambers. The design serves as a compromise to address the feedback issue posed by hollow-body guitars. They may be fitted with P-90s or humbuckers.
Semi-hollow guitars produce a comparatively clear, precise sound. The winged chambers create "Sweet and warm tones" to accommodate jazz, rock, pop or country. Loyal fans of this type of guitar also claim better acoustic resonance and improved sustain over solid-body instruments. Although semi-hollow guitars create lovely mellow sounds, grinding noises can still happen.
Gibson ES-335 is a classic model of this type of guitar. Upscale versions are the Gibson ES-345 and Gibson ES-355.
Semi-hollow guitars produce a comparatively clear, precise sound. The winged chambers create "Sweet and warm tones" to accommodate jazz, rock, pop or country. Loyal fans of this type of guitar also claim better acoustic resonance and improved sustain over solid-body instruments. Although semi-hollow guitars create lovely mellow sounds, grinding noises can still happen.
Gibson ES-335 is a classic model of this type of guitar. Upscale versions are the Gibson ES-345 and Gibson ES-355.