19th Century

orville h. gibson

Born 1856 Died 1918 Works span 1902–1902

Orville H. Gibson (1856-1918): The Architect of American Sound Orville H. Gibson (may 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. 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 histor…

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1902

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1902

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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orville h. gibson

1856 – 1918

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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