Vintage 1975 Gibson Electric Guitars

 In 1975, Gibson standardized the serial number system that is still used today. An eight digit or 9 after July 2005 number on the back shows the date on which the instrument was produced, where it was produced, and its order of production that day. 001-499 were made in Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1975-1984. 500-999 were made in Nashville, Tennessee between 1975-1990. 001-299 were made in Bozeman, Montana after 1989, and 300-999 were made in Nashville, Tennessee after 1990. When you check out the various choices of real vintage Gibson electric guitars on EBay, be sure to see that it has an authentic serial number. You can find vintage original specification custom made Gibson guitars on EBay as well.

 While it was the more expensive models played by famous guitarists that brought Gibson well deserved widespread recognition, they were also well known for making cheaper guitars for talented beginners. In 1975 Gibson introduced the Marauder as quality guitar capable of producing clean or gritty tones giving the player control over their sound depending on how they adjusted the settings and the amps they used. Today the Marauder is prized both as a collectible and a very respectable guitar for a beginner. While beginners were developing their skills and confidence on their 1975 Marauders, seasoned professionals were perfecting their craft on some of Gibson’s other many fine offerings. Guitars sporting famous names like Johnny Smith, and Les Paul along with the Byrdland, L5-S, L6-S, SG Custom various thinline models and more rounded out the 1975 Gibson catalog.