(Book).
The ES series is an art form in its own right and are played and collected by guitar aficionados from all parts of the world..
The classic thin line design was hugely popular as an alternative to the solid body type offering the ability to control feedback in a harmonic way.
It was the thin line series which caught the attention of the blues and rock world who appreciated the power and tone they produced.
The 175 is the longest-running model still in production.
The ES-5, Super 400s, artist models and hugely popular ES-175 were brand leaders.
An inspired marketing tool which helped Gibson become a world-leading manufacturer.
Gibson featured many prominent guitarists naming them Gibson Allstars.
With amplification, the guitarist could solo along with the horn sections and mix with the percussion.
Introduced by Gibson in the 1930s, the ES (Electric Spanish) series would transform the role of the guitar in the world of the big bands and jazz groups. (Book)
