Gibson The Paul
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The first incarnation of Gibson
's "The Paul" guitar
was manufactured from 1978 to 1982.http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80p55.php Variations on the model were introduced and this original was later referred to as "The Paul" (Standard).http://vintage-guitars.blogspot.com/2006/02/gibson-paul.html It was targeted to customers who wanted Gibson quality and reputation at a lower price point. It included such items as the Tune-O-Matic
bridge (but nickel plated rather than gold) and attained further cost savings by not including the carved top (often maple) seen on most Les Paul
variants. It's known for its solid Walnut body and neck. Regarded as a good quality budget guitar it has a small following as a collector's itemhttp://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Gibson/The+Paul/50/1 and is referred to as "The Coffee Table Burst" because of its natural walnut finish.
In 1980 Gibson
also introduced "The Paul" (Deluxe)http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80p58.php and "The Paul" (Deluxe) Firebrand. Both are essentially identical to the Standard model except using Mahogany instead of Walnut for both the body and neck. The Firebrand also featured a black finish covering the natural finish everywhere except the area around the pickups. This model was discontinued in 1984.
The name was resurrected when The Paul II series was introduced in 1996.
Gibson
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's "The Paul" guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
was manufactured from 1978 to 1982.http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80p55.php Variations on the model were introduced and this original was later referred to as "The Paul" (Standard).http://vintage-guitars.blogspot.com/2006/02/gibson-paul.html It was targeted to customers who wanted Gibson quality and reputation at a lower price point. It included such items as the Tune-O-Matic
Tune-o-matic
Tune-o-matic is a name of fixed bridge design for electric guitars. It was designed by Ted McCarty and introduced in the Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar in 1954. In 1955, it was used on the Gibson Les Paul Gold Top...
bridge (but nickel plated rather than gold) and attained further cost savings by not including the carved top (often maple) seen on most Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul was the result of a design collaboration between Gibson Guitar Corporation and the late jazz guitarist and electronics inventor Les Paul. In 1950, with the introduction of the Fender Telecaster to the musical market, electric guitars became a public craze. In reaction, Gibson...
variants. It's known for its solid Walnut body and neck. Regarded as a good quality budget guitar it has a small following as a collector's itemhttp://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Gibson/The+Paul/50/1 and is referred to as "The Coffee Table Burst" because of its natural walnut finish.
In 1980 Gibson
Gibson
Gibson may refer to:* Gibson Amphitheatre* Gibson Appliance* Gibson Girl* Gibson Guitar Corporation* Gibson * Gibson Generating Station-Places:In the United States:* Gibson, Arkansas* Gibson, Georgia* Gibson, Iowa* Gibson, Louisiana...
also introduced "The Paul" (Deluxe)http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80p58.php and "The Paul" (Deluxe) Firebrand. Both are essentially identical to the Standard model except using Mahogany instead of Walnut for both the body and neck. The Firebrand also featured a black finish covering the natural finish everywhere except the area around the pickups. This model was discontinued in 1984.
The name was resurrected when The Paul II series was introduced in 1996.