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From the mandolin to the Murphy Lab
Since the production of the first mandolins in 1894, Gibson has established itself as a leading manufacturer of stringed instruments. Today, their bespoke custom store guitars from the coveted Murphy-Lab stand for perfection and excellence in craftsmanship.
The whole story of Gibson
The history of the Gibson company dates back to 1894, when Orville Gibson began building mandolins in Michigan, whose revolutionary design would have a lasting impact on the world of stringed instruments. Since then, Gibson has developed into one of the most important brands in music history, particularly with iconic models such as the Les Paul, the SG and the ES-335, which have contributed significantly to the soundscape of rock, blues and jazz music.
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Heute steht Gibson für eine einzigartige Mischung aus Tradition und Innovation – Werte, die uns als langjährigen Partner in Deutschland besonders verbinden. Unsere enge Beziehung zur Firma Gibson, insbesondere zum renommierten Gibson Custom Shop, ist von dieser gemeinsamen Leidenschaft für Perfektion geprägt.
Oliver Lohmann, unser Experte und Aushängeschild, fliegt regelmäßig in die USA, um vor Ort mit Tom Murphy persönlich die Hölzer für unsere exklusiven Sonderserien auszuwählen. Dabei bespricht er gemeinsam mit ihm die genauen Spezifikationen, um sicherzustellen, dass jedes Instrument den höchsten Ansprüchen genügt und unsere Visionen widerspiegelt. Diese enge Zusammenarbeit führt zu Meisterstücken wie der erfolgreichen Gibson session Select-Serie, die zuletzt als Symbol unserer partnerschaftlichen Kreativität steht.
Special features of the Gibson Custom Shop
Instruments from the Gibson Custom Shop are characterized by their exceptional quality, precision and attention to detail. Unlike mass-produced models, these instruments are largely handcrafted by experienced luthiers, with each step - from the wood selection process to the final finish - being individually supervised.
- Outstanding craftsmanship: Each guitar is handcrafted by the most experienced luthiers in the world. Attention to detail and the pursuit of perfection make Custom Shop guitars incomparable masterpieces.
- Customization: The Gibson Custom Shop makes it possible to create tailor-made instruments that are specially adapted to customer requirements. Whether it's special woods, unique neck profiles or customized electronics, each guitar is made to the player's specifications.
- Exclusive choice of materials: Only the finest woods and components are used, often personally selected, as is the case with your collaboration, where Oliver Lohmann and Tom Murphy select the best materials for your special series on site.
- Historical accuracy: The Gibson Custom Shop is known for its detailed vintage reissues that faithfully reproduce legendary guitar models from the 1950s and 1960s - both in sound and design.
- Unique collector's items: Custom Shop guitars are often available in limited editions or as one-offs. This exclusivity makes them particularly sought-after by collectors and musicians who want to own a unique and valuable instrument.
