Watch this video to find out about the iconic Gibson acoustic guitars that powered popular music for a century and continue to inspire
The Roaring Twenties may be distant now, but the guitar revolution that began in 1926 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, continues to resonate around the world. Continuing our yearlong celebration of 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops, the latest video in our Gibson TV series has dropped and, this time around, the focus is on the iconic Gibson acoustic body shapes that have powered the last century of popular music in almost every genre.
It’s impossible now to imagine the music landscape without models like the small-bodied L-00, the Super Jumbo SJ-200™, the slope-shoulder J-45™, and the square-shoulder Hummingbird™. From fingerstyle folk introspection to the howl of Delta blues and cowboy chords driving the band, each of these Gibson designs offers a set of unique attributes and an unmistakable sonic signature that makes them a first call for guitar players, songwriters, and producers everywhere.
Today, all Gibson acoustic guitars are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana
Know your acoustic guitar body shapes and tonewoods
Confused by all this talk of round-shoulder, square shoulder and Super Jumbo body styles? Fear not, the Gibson Gear Guide has you covered. Also, if you are wondering about the differences between the main tonewoods used on Gibson acoustic guitars and why, for example, a maple back and sides sounds different to mahogany, this guide is a great starting point. And if you are intrigued by our Century Collection 12-Fret models but don’t know what difference a 12-fret neck-to-body join makes to playability and tone, start here.
Watch 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops, Chapter One, on Gibson TV. Visit Bozeman, Montana, with the Gibson Gear Guide for a brief history of Gibson acoustic guitars and a factory tour. Shop Gibson acoustic guitars now.
