classic Gear

Gibson ES-225

the mid 50s, the demand for electric guitars had gained serious momentum. In 1954, Gibson’s electric models outsold its acoustics for the first time, and it became clear that big changes were afoot in the guitar world. In the first half of the decade, Gibson introduced the 1¾-inch-deep Les Paul/8-inch-depth electric archtops, and the new solidbody form began to dominate the market. Nevertheless, opinions remained divided between the heavier – albeit sturdier, thinner and less feedback-prone – Les Pauls and the more traditional hollowbody electric archtops that many players still enjoyed.