Gibson guitars have ruled the rock and roll roost for many years. Ever since the nineteen thirties when pioneer electric guitar player, Charlie Christian took to them, Gibson guitars have always been very popular with guitar players. They have the magic combination of technical excellence and prestige and pizzazz. As pioneers in the electric guitar field, they have always made good use of every opportunity to get their guitars played by the leading guitarists. The company began in 1936 but Gibson guitars took hold of the 1960's with both hands. With the phenomenal growth of rock 'n' roll the solid body electric guitar which evolved in the fifties became the ultimate accessory for the young guitarist wishing to achieve fame and fortune.
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