Gibson Brands, Inc. (formerly Gibson Guitar Corporation) is an American manufacturer of guitars, other musical instruments, and professional audio equipment from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and now based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Gibson Guitar Factory in Memphis, pictured in May 2009 | |
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Website | gibson.com |
- Are Gibson guitars made in China?
- Are Gibson guitars made in Japan?
- Are Gibson guitars still made in Kalamazoo?
Are Gibson guitars made in China?
No, authentic Gibson guitars are not made in China. The Gibson brand is known for its prestige, and thus only stamps the Gibson logo on its top-of-the-line guitars that are made in the United States. ... Gibson Les Paul guitars are some of the most counterfeited guitars out there since they are so popular.
Are Gibson guitars made in Japan?
Gibson does make guitars in Japan, or did, anyway, but those are electrics intended for the Japanese market and labeled as "Orville" guitars. So far as I'm aware none of the Japanese-made guitars have carried a "Gibson" logo. Gibson makes special runs especially for the Japanese market all the time.
Are Gibson guitars still made in Kalamazoo?
The company closed its Kalamazoo factory in 1984 and moved its headquarters to Nashville. That factory was later adopted by former Gibson employees who started Heritage Guitar Inc. to make handmade guitars. Gibson guitars have been esteemed by generations of guitar legends.