Vintage 1972 Gibson Electric Guitars

In 1972 Gibson had began to rethink the shape and size of some of there guitars. They opted to go with a think body, with double rounded cutaways and four volume/tone knobs. The decision to make certain changes really paid of for the legendary guitar company. It seemed that the new shape and size of certain Gibson guitar models helped its popularity grow. However the quality of these guitars was far from great. These guitars are still sought after and the demand for these particular years seems to grow. Finding a mint condition Gibson guitar can be challenging.

As a major player on the music business Gibson has always known that innovation is just as important as reputation. A great reputation will peak the interest of guitar players, but it`s the innovation that earns the long lasting loyalty of these players. Innovations like the Super Humbucking Pickups attached to the face of the guitar which was widely promoted by Gibson in 1972. According to Gibson the addition of high sensitive Super Humbucking Pickups to their famous guitars dramatically increases sustainability and eliminates unwanted noise. For traditionalists who don't think these pickups are such a super idea after all, Gibson continued to produce 1972 guitars without this innovative addition. A musical instrument is all about self expression and Gibson was clearly smart enough to know better than to try to force a certain sound, even a superior quality sound, on free spirited musicians.