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Popular Models
All guitarsES-335
1958–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8 lbs
The original semi-hollowbody — warm, woody resonance with the feedback resistance of a center block. A versatile classic.
SG Standard
1961–Present- Family
- SG
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 6.5 lbs
The lightweight, double-cut SG with a fast slim neck and biting tone — the rock workhorse since 1961.
J-45
1942–Present- Family
- J-45
- Neck
- Round Shoulder C
- Weight
- 4.5 lbs
Gibson's iconic round-shoulder dreadnought, with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Warm, dry and direct, it has been the working musician's acoustic since 1942.
Explorer
1958–Present- Family
- Explorer
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 7 lbs
A radical angular solid body introduced in 1958 alongside the Flying V, with two humbuckers and a futuristic shape. Light, resonant and powerful, it became a hard-rock and metal icon.
SJ-200
1937–Present- Family
- SJ-200
- Neck
- Round C
- Weight
- 5.5 lbs
Gibson's flagship super-jumbo acoustic, with a solid Sitka spruce top, flame maple back and sides, and an ornate moustache bridge. Loud, rich and visually commanding — the 'King of the Flat-Tops.'
Les Paul Custom
1954–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 9 lbs
The top-of-the-line Les Paul with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, an ebony fingerboard and block inlays, typically in black or white. Originally a premium alternative to the Standard, it's the most ornamented production Les Paul.
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Open comparison toolBurstbucker 2 vs 490T
Burstbuckers use unbalanced coils for raw vintage dynamics; 490s use balanced coils for a smoother, more even response.
Read the verdict490R vs '57 Classic
The '57 Classic is wound closer to a late-1950s PAF; the 490R is a slightly more modern, even-voiced neck pickup.
Read the verdict'57 Classic vs Burstbucker 2
The '57 Classic has balanced coils for a smooth, even response; Burstbuckers use intentionally mismatched (unbalanced) coils for a rawer, more open vintage character.
Read the verdict498T vs Burstbucker 3
Magnet and output: the 498T is Alnico V, high output; the Burstbucker 3 is Alnico II, medium-high output, with unbalanced coils.
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Latest Guides
All guidesGibson Models by Year: A Production Timeline
A decade-by-decade timeline of Gibson electric models — from the 1950s Les Paul and ES-335 to the 1970s T-Top era and the modern reissue line — with the key models introduced and how specs changed over time.
Les PaulGibson Les Paul Models Explained
A reference to every major Les Paul model in the database — Standard, Classic, Studio, Tribute, Modern, Custom, Junior and Special — with specs, pickups, neck profiles and how they differ.
Les PaulGibson Les Paul Weight: What to Expect
How much a Les Paul weighs, why it is heavy, how weight varies by model and year, and the difference between chambered, weight-relieved and solid bodies — with typical weights for every model in the database.