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# Gibson Explorer

The Gibson Explorer is a type of electric guitar model by Gibson guitars, released in 1958. The Explorer offered a radical, "futuristic" body design, much like its siblings, the Flying V and the Moderne. The Explorer became especially popular among the hard rock and heavy metal musicians of the 1970s and 1980s.

## Quotes about the Gibson Explorer

* Just imagine seeing this radical guitar for the first time in 1958. Launched in the midst of the great space race and despite America's obsession with science fiction at the time, the world wasn't quite ready for this futuristic six-string – but to paraphrase Marty McFly, their kids were gonna love it. While the original guitar didn't resonate with players in the late '50s and early '60s, the Explorer would go on to find an audience in the '70s when more flamboyant guitarists started to emerge. [...] Nowadays, the Explorer has firmly established itself as one of the great electric guitar designs, with famous fans such as James Hetfield, The Edge, Dave Grohl and Allen Collins using one to devastating effect on countless classic records.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (April 5, 2023)
* Another icon of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion and innovation from Gibson is Gibson Explorer. Its radical shape, far removed from the traditional curves of the Les Paul or the Stratocaster, was too futuristic for then guitar enthusiasts. [...] What was once seen as Gibson’s folly would go on to become one of rock’s most enduring symbols, nobody could have thought.
** Donna Maurer of Mixdown (October 4, 2024)
* Between the 1970s and 1980s this guitar truly found its audience, thanks to the rise of hard rock and heavy metal. Guitarists like Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Allen Collins and Metallica’s James Hetfield jacked Explorers, showcasing its heavy, cutting tone and solidifying its status as a rock icon. Today, the Gibson Explorer remains a well sought-after model for its historical significance, unique design, and powerful sound. It continues to be a symbol of musical innovation, embodying the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Explorer challenges conventions and invites players to venture into uncharted musical territories.
** Donna Maurer of Mixdown (October 4, 2024)
# Gibson Les Paul Junior

The Gibson Les Paul Junior is a solid-body electric guitar introduced in 1954 as an affordable, entry-level Les Paul. It was first released with a single-cutaway body style; models with a double-cutaway body style were introduced in 1958.[3] The Junior continued through the first three years of the Les Paul/SG body redesign. The initial run was discontinued in 1963.

## Quotes about the Gibson Les Paul Junior

* Adopted by the punks with open arms, this once-student model has gone on to become one of Gibson's most revered instruments. Beloved for its no-nonsense approach to tone, simplified layout and dynamic pickup, this is easily the best Gibson guitar for those who are seeking a straightforward axe that thoroughly rocks.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (April 5, 2023)
# Gibson Les Paul Studio

The Gibson Les Paul Studio is a solid body electric guitar produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation since 1983. It is a model of Les Paul with some features omitted to appeal to musicians looking for the tonal qualities of the guitar but with less of an emphasis on cosmetics and to reduce the price of the instrument.

## Quotes about the Gibson Les Paul Studio

* Okay, so we all love the tone of the Les Paul, but not everyone needs the high-end cosmetic embellishments such as binding, flame maple and mother-of-pearl inlays – well, that's where the Gibson Les Paul Studio comes in. [...] The name originally comes from the idea that it doesn't matter what your guitar looks like in the recording studio, it's what it sounds like that counts.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (April 5, 2023)
# Gibson Flying V

The Gibson Flying V is an electric guitar model that was originally introduced by Gibson in 1958. The Flying V offered a brand new, radical, "futuristic" body design, much like its siblings: the Explorer, which was released the same year, and the Moderne, which was designed in 1957 but not released until 1982. The initial run of guitars used a distinctive wood of the Limba tree marketed by Gibson under the trade name "korina"; later models used more conventional woods.
Perhaps too radical for its time, the initial run of Flying V guitars was not very successful and fewer than 100 were manufactured and sold. Some players, such as blues guitarist Albert King and rock guitarists Lonnie Mack and Dave Davies, gravitated towards the unique design and helped popularize the model years after it had left production. After renewed popularity led to increased demand, Gibson manufactured a small number of Flying V guitars in 1963 from leftover parts from the original run, and the guitar reentered regular production in 1967 and has been reissued numerous times since then. A number of variant models, including the redesigned Flying V2 from 1979 to 1982, and an unusual Reverse Flying V from 2007 to 2008, have been released as well.

## Quotes about the Gibson Flying V

* If there ever was a guitar that was way ahead of its time, it must be the Gibson Flying V. Its iconic angular V shape marked the brand’s forward-thinking, and that was proven by the fact that this model was first released in 1958, but it was only in the ‘60s and ‘70s that it got the attention it deserved. This guitar was completely different from any other guitar on the market, which in time turned from a weakness into its greatest strength.
** Donna Maurer of Mixdown (October 4, 2024)
* The Flying V followed a similar trajectory as its angular brethren [the Explorer and Moderne]. While not popular at first, the Flying V would find a new home at the heavier, more experimental end of the music spectrum – and well, the rest is history. [...] Much like the SG, the Flying V has a robust mid-range bark that makes it ideal for rockers looking to make an impact, while the neck pickup delivers a creamy tone that is sure to make your lead lines sing.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (April 5, 2023)
* The V shape boosted the instrument’s sustain and resonance, making it a strong choice for any lead rock and metal guitarist. The best proof of quality is the fact that the Gibson Flying V was the favourite guitar of Michael Schenker, Jimi Hendrix, and Albert King, to name a few.
** Donna Maurer of Mixdown (October 4, 2024)
# Fender Precision Bass

The Fender Precision Bass (or "P-Bass") is a model of electric bass guitar manufactured by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. In its standard, post-1957 configuration, the Precision Bass is a solid body, four-stringed instrument usually equipped with a single split-coil humbucking pickup and a one-piece, 20-fret maple neck with rosewood or maple fingerboard.

## Quotes about the Fender Precision Bass

* I must admit, I'm happy with the guitars I use already. To be honest, it sort of does what it says on the tin type of thing. I've tried lots of different guitars over the years, but I just always loved Fender Precision. I tried different ones. I tried the Jazz and I tried loads of basses over the years, and they all got their own elements and good things about them. It's not like whatever. But I think you just have to find your own thing, really. And the position just always felt right for me.
** Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, as quoted by Luka Joksimovic of Ultimate Guitar
# Fender Jazz Bass

The Fender Jazz Bass (often shortened to "J-Bass") is the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. It is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental frequency. The body shape is also different from the Precision Bass, in that the Precision Bass has a symmetrical lower bout on the body, designed after the Telecaster and Stratocaster lines of guitars, while the Jazz Bass has an offset lower bout, mimicking the design aesthetic of the Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitars.

## Quotes about the Fender Jazz Bass

* The Fender Jazz Bass is yet another of those classic instruments that was created for a purpose but then found utility outside that purpose. Sure, it’s great for jazz, and has been ever since it was released in 1960 (briefly as the Deluxe Model before being renamed to reflect the design elements it borrowed from the Jazzmaster guitar), but the very feature that made it appeal to jazz players – its slimmer, narrower neck – made it equally suited for genres yet to come. Metal, psychedelia, funk, progressive rock, grunge… heck, rock as we know it didn’t even exist at the time the Jazz Bass was launched.
** Mixdown
# Fender Jaguar

The Fender Jaguar is an electric guitar by Fender Musical Instruments characterized by an offset-waist body, a relatively unusual switching system with two separate circuits for lead and rhythm, and a short-scale 24" neck. Owing some roots to the Jazzmaster, it was introduced in 1962 as Fender's feature-laden top-of-the-line model, designed to lure players from Gibson. During its initial 13-year production run, the Jaguar did not sell as well as the less expensive Stratocaster and Telecaster, and achieved its most noticeable popularity in the surf music scene. After the Jaguar was taken out of production in 1975, vintage Jaguars became popular first with American punk rock players, and then more so during the alternative rock, shoegazing and indie rock movements of the 1980s and 1990s. Fender began making a version in Japan in the mid-1980s, and then introduced a USA-made reissue in 1999. Since then, Fender has made a variety of Jaguars in America, Mexico, Indonesia and China under both the Fender and Squier labels. Original vintage Jaguars sell for many times their original price.

## Quotes about the Fender Jaguar

* One of those electric guitars that had a rocky start but reached stardom a couple of decades after it was initially produced is the Fender Jaguar.It was introduced in the early 1960s and received mixed reviews because of its distinctive twangy sound. However, the alternative and indie rock movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s accepted Jaguar with aplomb thanks to its design and functionality.
** Donna Maurer of Mixdown (October 4, 2024)
* The Fender Jaguar has a shorter scale length than the brand’s other guitar models, leaving more room for highly technical players to do their magic. What also sets it apart is the intricate electronic circuitry, with different switches for pickup selection and separate lead and rhythm circuits. This is exactly what every innovative musician dreams of—sonic versatility and superb playability combined. It’s no wonder Kurt Cobain, Johnny Marr, and John Frusciante have a special place in their hearts for the Fender Jaguar.
** Donna Maurer of Mixdown (October 4, 2024)
# Friedman Amplification

Friedman Amplification is an American company that produces guitar amplifiers, electric guitars, and related accessories. Founded in 2008 by Dave Friedman, the company has become a popular boutique amp maker.

## Quotes about Friedman Amplification

* Like several names among the boutique crowd, Dave Friedman established his reputation by modifying and hot-rodding amps, particularly Marshalls, and had several prominent clients (Steve Stevens and Edward Van Halen among them) before establishing his own line of ground-up amp designs. As you might expect, Friedman’s offerings therefore follow a generally Marshall-inspired theme, often incorporating as standard equipment the modifications that he added to original amps for more than 25 years.
** Dave Hunter of Reverb.com (January 27, 2022)
# Bogner Amplification

Bogner Amplification is an American guitar amplifier manufacturing company founded by Reinhold Bogner in 1989 in Los Angeles, California. Bogner began by custom-building boutique amplifiers based on classic Fenders and Marshalls, and now offers different models of serially produced amplifiers.

## Quotes about Bogner Amplification

* Any amp company that puts out models with names like Ecstasy, Uberschall, and Shiva is wearing its high-gain heart on its sleeve, and Bogner goes all-in and then some where heavy rocking is concerned. [...] From the start, the company was known for stacking up searing gain stages to suit the needs of shred maniacs and heavy rockers, and the above-named amps fit the bill to a "T."
** Dave Hunter of Reverb.com (January 27, 2022)
# ARP Instruments

ARP Instruments, Inc. was a Lexington, Massachusetts manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, founded by Alan Robert Pearlman in 1969. It created a popular and commercially successful range of synthesizers throughout the 1970s before declaring bankruptcy in 1981. The company earned a reputation for producing excellent sounding, innovative instruments and was granted several patents for the technology it developed.

## Quotes about ARP Instruments

* The role of ARP in the development of synthesis is of great importance, as it provided a very different colour palette to that being created by Moog. Some aficionados actually went further, commenting that the ARP oscillators were far more stable at holding pitch. Harsh words, but forgotten pretty quickly in the same year, when Moog released the synthesizer that would go on to become the most revered and coveted machine of them all; The Minimoog.
** Computer Music of MusicRadar (June 26, 2024)
# Godin (guitar manufacturer)

Godin Guitars is a Canadian manufacturing company headquartered in Montreal that specializes in string instruments. The company was founded by Robert Godin CM, and is currently led by Simon Godin. Range of products currently manufactured by Godin includes electric and acoustic guitars and basses. The company also produced ukuleles, mandolins, and ouds (named "multi oud") in the past.

## Quotes about Godin

* Robert Godin began making guitars by himself in Quebec, Canada, and after a relatively short time, has grown the company to one of the biggest manufacturers of acoustic guitars in the world.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Taylor Guitars

Taylor Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer based in El Cajon, California. The company was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug and specializes in acoustic guitars and semi-hollow electric guitars. It is one of the largest manufacturers of acoustic guitars in the United States[4] and sells guitars in 65 countries around the world.[5]

## Quotes about Taylor Guitars

* Taylor is a forward-thinking company that produces some of the finest six-strings available today. Recognized as a flat-top trailblazer with strong and passionate views on sustainability, Taylor offers modern players a contemporary guitar that feels and sounds just as good as it looks. Taylor is beloved for their crisp, contemporary tone. These guitars deliver a singing upper mid-range that can cut through even the densest of mixes.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Guild Guitar Company

The Guild Guitar Company is a United States–based guitar manufacturer founded in 1952 by Alfred Dronge a guitarist and music-store owner. The brand name currently exists as a brand under Córdoba Music Group. In February 2023, The Yamaha Guitar Group acquired Cordoba Music Group.

## Quotes about Guild Guitar Company

* While most see Guild as a traditional brand, they were innovators in their time. Guild was the first to manufacture a dreadnought with a cutaway. The famed D-40C gave players access to notes that were simply out of reach before, and well, the rest is history. Guild guitars are beloved for their full-bodied, well-balanced tone that perfectly compliments a vocal – so singer-songwriter, take note.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# ESP Guitars

ESP Guitars (株式会社イーエスピー, Kabushiki Gaisha Ī Esu Pī) is a Japanese guitar manufacturer, primarily focused on the production of electric guitars and basses. They are based in both Tokyo and Los Angeles, with distinct product lines for each market. ESP Company manufactures instruments under several names, including "ESP Standard", "ESP Custom Shop", "LTD Guitars and Basses", "Navigator", "Edwards Guitars and Basses", and "Grassroots".

## Quotes about ESP Guitars

* From modest origins as a provider of custom replacement guitar parts, Electric Sound Products has grown into a leading light in the dark, murky world of metal guitars. [...] With ESP being such a respected name in metal, you'd expect some of the biggest artists in the genre to rely on these guitars to achieve their gut-wrenching tones. Everyone from Metallica frontman and down-picking legend James Hetfield to Megadeth's shredder-in-chief Dave Mustaine, as well as Alexi Laiho, Bill Kelliher, Max Cavalera, and Will Adler, all have signature models through the guitar brand.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
* Overachieving from the beginning, ESP has been dedicated to great sound and exclusively electric guitars and basses since. This focus on the craft makes them one of the greatest electric guitar brands, as they’ve spent years perfecting the process. ESP has plenty of impressive stock electric guitars with stunning performance, or mimic favorite artists by ordering a custom-made guitar.
** Andre Roberts of Hello Music Theory (September 22, 2023)
# C. F. Martin & Company

C.F. Martin & Company (often referred to as Martin) is an American guitar manufacturer established in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin.[1] It is highly respected for its acoustic guitars and is a leading manufacturer of flat top guitars and ukuleles. The company has also made mandolins and tiples, as well as several models of electric guitars and electric basses, although none of these other instruments are still in production. The range of instruments manufactured by Martin include steel-string and classical acoustic guitars and ukuleles. The company also manufactures instruments and strings in Navojoa, Mexico. It produces approximately 193 guitars per day.

## Quotes about C. F. Martin & Company

* Most known for their rich and retro tone [...] Martin is one of the most famous and long-lasting family-owned brands in American history and easily one of the most influential forces in the guitar industry. The acoustic guitar giant has a legacy that stretches back close to 200 years and is responsible for shaping how everyone else builds and designs acoustic guitars. From popularizing X-bracing to inventing the iconic dreadnought shape, Martin is one of the most important guitar brands to ever exist.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Music Man (company)

Music Man is an American guitar and bass guitar manufacturer. Originally formed in 1971 by Forrest White and Tom Walker, along with Leo Fender as a silent partner, the company started manufacturing electric and bass guitars under the Music Man name in 1974. In 1984 it was acquired by Ernie Ball, and renamed Ernie Ball Music Man.

## Quotes about Music Man

* Music Man is one of the legendary instrument brands that helped shape the future of electric guitar and bass. Today many players count on Music Man to express themselves. Everyone from St. Vincent to John Petrucci, Steve Lukather and Albert Lee aren't seen too far away from their beloved Music Man signature models.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Yamaha Corporation

Yamaha Corporation is a Japanese musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer. It is one of the constituents of Nikkei 225 and is the world's largest musical instrument manufacturing company. The former motorcycle division was established in 1955 as Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., which started as an affiliated company but has been spun-off as its own independent company.

## Quotes about Yamaha Corporation

* Yamaha is a towering presence in the musical instrument game. From pianos to ukuleles, keyboards, drum kits and guitars, it's possible to kit out your entire band with Yamaha products. Yamaha began producing guitars in 1966 and since then has gone on to become one of the most trusted names in the industry - especially among beginners.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Jackson Guitars

Jackson Guitars is a brand of guitars sold by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Jackson was originally an independent manufacturer of electric guitars and electric bass guitars named after its founder, the American luthier Grover Jackson. The company was acquired by Fender in 2002, which manufactures Jackson-branded guitars in its Corona, California, US and Ensenada, Mexico facilities. Low-priced "budget" models are produced by sub-contractors in Indonesia and China.

## Quotes about Jackson Guitars

* In the late 1970s, Jackson was there to help usher in a new breed of guitar player – the glammed-up hair metal virtuoso. Priding themselves on high-performance instruments that would allow players to achieve new heights on the instrument, Jackson quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the shred guitar game. By the middle of the '80s, the once small Southern California guitar repair shop was now at the forefront of the pointy headstock, gassed-up super guitar movement – and today, their instruments are just as popular as ever with modern metalheads such as Misha Mansoor, Mark Heylmun, Chris Broderick and Rob Caggiano all having signature models.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Gretsch

Gretsch is an American company that manufactures and markets musical instruments. The company was founded in 1883 in Brooklyn, New York by Friedrich Gretsch, a 27-year-old German immigrant, shortly after his arrival to the United States. Friedrich Gretsch manufactured banjos, tambourines, and drums until his death in 1895. In 1916, his son, Fred Gretsch Sr. moved operations to a larger facility where Gretsch went on to become a prominent manufacturer of American musical instruments. Through the years, Gretsch has manufactured a wide range of instruments, though they currently focus on electric and acoustic guitars and drums.

## Quotes about Gretsch

* Players have been chasing "that Gretsch sound" for decades, and frankly, they'll be pursuing it for many more to come. The high-end piercing sparkle, bellowing mid-range, and rich, warm lows culminate in a tone that has more than stood the test of time. [...] These large-bodied, Bigsby-clad guitars will instantly transport you back to a simpler time with their charming good looks, fantastic playability, and retro-inspired tones. Gretsch has become a staple of both country and rockabilly, with their stylish hollowbody guitars laying down the foundations on which the rest of the music is built.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)
# Ibanez

Ibanez (アイバニーズ, Aibanīzu) is a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki. Based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hoshino Gakki were one of the first Japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the United States and Europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to mass-produce seven-string and eight-string guitars. Ibanez manufactures effects, accessories, amps, and instruments in Japan, China, Indonesia, and the United States (at a Los Angeles-based custom shop). As of 2017 they marketed nearly 165 models of bass guitar, 130 acoustic guitars, and more than 300 electric guitars. After Gibson and Fender, Ibanez is considered the third biggest guitar brand.

## Quotes about Ibanez

* Ibanez, the shredder's weapon of choice. [...] Ibanez are renowned for their fast-playing necks and super-strat style designs – with the likes of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Paul Stanley, Nita Strauss and Mick Thomson counted as Ibanez loyalists. Ibanez guitars tend to focus on playability, with wide and often flatter neck profiles, high-output pickups and trem systems. So, if you are seeking to indulge in the more extreme areas of guitar playing, from super-fast legato licks to down-tuned riffage, then Ibanez may just be the best guitar brand for you.
** Daryl Robertson of Guitar World (May 24, 2023)