The Gibson`s of Sunday Guitars

By Branden Miskimon

Hello, guitar enthusiasts. While Sunday Guitars is known for exciting new products from brands such as Breedlove, Danelectro, and Tagima, we'd like to take a moment to discuss our vintage Gibsons and the history behind them.

1968 J50

The 1960s were a transitional time period for Gibson Guitars, from the discontinuation of the Les Paul in 1961 to the beginning of the Berlin era in 1969. The Golden Era of Gibson guitars was slowly depleting, but not before the company made one more attempt at success in 1968.

This j50 ADJ features a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, and an adjustable rosewood bridge and saddle

Norlin Era Gibson SG

The 70s was a turning point for the future of Gibson Guitars. Under new ownership and relocating from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Nashville, Tennessee, the company began experimenting with its already established models, and the SG wasn't an exception. 

This unique SG features an all-natural mahogany walnut-stained finish, Schaller-style tuners, ES-335 inlays, a harmonica-style bridge, and the most distinctive feature for Gibson guitars: a volute at the back of the headstock.

Good Wood Era Les Paul 

The 90s were what some people consider the resurgence of Gibson Guitars, going back to the traditional build specs that Gibson is known for, and the introduction of the Gibson Custom Shop in 93. The good wood era guitars are some of the most sought-after Gibson guitars, being considered as some of the best playing and sounding guitars, as well as their beautiful finishes 

This Custom Shop Les Paul features the classic Gibson '59 spec, a mahogany neck and body, a rounded C-size neck, ABR-1 style bridge, Kluson tuners, Seymour Duncan APH-2 Alnico II Pro Slash set, and a stunning flamed maple top in a honey burst finish.

Gueikian era j45

Since being appointed brand president and subsequently becoming CEO, Cesar Gueikian has revived the culture of Gibson. Focusing on customer feedback while improving on quality control and artist relations, the company has made a full return to form, inspiring players to embrace the Gibson name on their headstock.

This J45 features a sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, grover tuners, tusq nut and a L.R. Baggs pickup