Orville Gibson
Founder of the Gibson Guitar Company (1856–1918)
Orville H. Gibson (May 8, 1856 – August 19, 1918) was an American luthier who founded the Gibson Guitar Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1902, makers of guitars, mandolins and other instruments.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Orville Gibson (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born May 1, 1856, died Aug 21, 1918.1
About
His earliest known instrument was a 10-string mandolin-guitar, which bears the date 1894. Gibson's mandolins were "unlike any previous flatback instrument," according to music historian Paul Sparks. His company's manufacturing standards were very high, and his instruments heavily marketed.
From Wikipedia’s article on Orville Gibson, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Gibson BrandsFounder3
Links
Sources
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- 1WikidataOrville Gibson on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaOrville Gibson on Wikipedia
- 3WikidataGibson Brands, Founder