From the bold introduction of the Flying V and Explorer, to the acquisition of Epiphone, we celebrate 130 years of Gibson with a recap of the most significant stages of its history ...

Orville Gibson founded “The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co.” in Kalamazoo in 1902, and the company moved into the 225 Parsons plant in 1917.

1934: Guitars take centre stage. The growing popularity of the guitar made it the focus of Gibson’s efforts during the 30s, leading inevitably to bigger, louder, improved instruments.