PURE HAPPINESS PURE MOMENT PURE LOVE PURE TIME PURE DREAM PURE MUSIC PURE CREATIVITY PURE

SOUL PURE BLOOD PURE COLOR PURE ROCK PURE JAZZ PURE COUNTRY PURE GOSPEL PURE DAY PURE NIGHT PURE SONG PURE SOUND PURE TONE PURE FORM PURE FREEDOM PURE CHILD PURE HEART PURE FEELING PURE LOVE PURE HAPPINESS PURE MOMENT PURE LOVE PURE TIME PURE DREAM PURE MUSIC PURE CREATIVITY PURE SOUL PURE BLOOD PURE COLOR PURE ROCK PURE JAZZ PURE COUNTRY PURE GOSPEL PURE DAY PURE NIGHT PURE SONG PURE SOUND PURE TONE PURE FORM PURE CREATIVITY PURE JOY PURE MOMENT PURE LOVE PURE TIME PURE PURE DREAM PURE MUSIC PURE JOY PURE SOUL PURE BLOOD PURE COLOR PURE ROCK PURE JAZZ PURE COUNTRY PURE GOSPEL PURE DAY PURE NIGHT PURE SONG PURE SOUND PURE TONE PURE FORM PURE FREEDOM PURE CHILD PURE HEART PURE FEELING PURE LOVE PURE HAPPINESS PURE MOMENT PURE LOVE PURE TIME PURE DREAM PURE MUSIC PURE CREATIVITY PURE SOUL PURE BLOOD PURE COLOR PURE ROCK PURE JAZZ PURE COUNTRY PURE GOSPEL PURE DAY PURE NIGHT PURE SONG PURE SOUND PURE TONE

WHEN DID IT START?

Was it the first vibration of a string under my fingers? Maybe the first sight of a guitarI dont know. Did I choose the guitar or did the guitar choose me?

THERES NOTHING LIKE A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

From the first touch there was a connection. A feeling that we fit together. Im never letting go.

TELL ME WHAT I WANT TO HEAR

Whatever I feel inside, thats the sound that comes out. Never the same old song. My guitar says what I want to say.

CAN A GUITAR HAVE A PERSONALITY?

Somehow mine matches all my moves like it was made just for me. Im not a superficial person, but damn, I look good with my guitar.

I ADMIT,

ITS AN OBSESSION

The more I play, the more I want to play. Thats not a bad thing, is it? I dont care. Im not about to stop now.

ITS NICE TO BE NOTICED

Theres something special about a guitar player. Im a guitar player. You do the math.

ITS ALL ABOUT CONNECTING

My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am. -Joan Jett

Image by Niva Bringas

WHAT WAS THE HOOK?

Was it the feel? The sound? The beauty? All of the above.

IMAGINE MYSELF WITHOUT MY GIBSON? ICANT

THE GUITAR FOR A

Les Paul StudioSwamp Ash Les Paul ClassicVintage Sunburst Les Paul CustomEbony

Les Paul StandardHeritage Cherry Sunburst Les Paul SupremeTrans Amber

LIFETIME

Gibsons motto Quality, Prestige & Innovation serves as a master plan for building timeless value into every guitar. In craftsmanship, materials and features, Gibson guitars are the very definition of Quality in a musical instrument. Gibson guitars are played by leading musicians around the world. No other name on a guitar carries as much Prestige as Gibson. For over a century Gibson has been the Innovation leader. Setting new standards for guitar design is part of the Gibson tradition. With Quality, Prestige and Innovation, a Gibson guitar is the epitome of timeless value a wonderful musical instrument and a vital part of your life.

Firebird VIICherry Les Paul Faded Double CutawayWorn Yellow

X-plorer ProTrans Amber

SG StandardHeritage Cherry V-Factor FadedWorn Cherry

Thunderbird IV BassVintage Sunburst

PURE

A special thanks to Cartee Day Recording Studio in Nashville, TN and to our Gibson employees and friends. Gibson has a guitar for everyone. See the entire selection of Gibson guitars at www.gibson.com or call 1-800-4GIBSON for your nearest dealer. Featured guitars in this issue: Inside front cover: Epiphone Peewee Les PaulEbony Page 2: Les Paul Classic Double Cutaway Goldtop Page 3: Les Paul CustomWine Red Page 4: Les Paul StudioSmartWood Page 5: Les Paul StudioPlatinum Page 6: Lenny Kravitzs personal guitar Page 7: Chet Atkins SSTAntique Natural Page 8: Les Paul StudioClassic White Voodoo SG Thunderbird BassVintage Sunburst Page 9: Firebird VIIBlue Mist Thunderbird BassVintage Sunburst Les Paul Faded Double CutawayWorn Yellow Scotty Moores personal guitar Page 10: SG StandardHeritage Cherry V-Factor FadedWorn Cherry Les Paul ClassicEbony Page 11: Les Paul SupremeTrans Amber Page 12: Kenny Chesneys personal guitar Page 13: Joan Jetts personal guitar Page 14: Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst

2003 Gibson Guitar Corp. In order to continually improve the design, quality and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best available materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Colors shown in this catalog are presented as accurately as possible. Due to limitations in photographic and lithographic processes, actual colors may vary.