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Gibson Guitar Corp. Company Profile
Real pickers put Gibson Guitar on a pedestal. Though it trails top guitar maker Fender, Gibson builds instruments that are held in unparalleled esteem by many guitarists, including top professional musicians. The company's most popular guitar is the legendary Les Paul. Gibson also makes guitars under such brands as Epiphone, Kramer, and Steinberger. In addition to guitars, the company manufactures pianos through its Baldwin unit, Slingerland drums, Tobias bass, Wurlitzer vending machines and jukeboxes, and Echoplex amplifiers, as well as many accessory items. Company namesake Orville Gibson began making mandolins in the late 1890s. Gibson Guitar is owned by executives Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman.
Contact Information
Address: 309 Plus Park Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37217
Phone:615-871-4500
Fax:615-889-5509
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Key People
Chairman and CEO: Henry E. Juszkiewicz
President: David H. (Dave) Berryman
SVP Sales and Marketing Administration: Roger Mitchell
Industry Information
Sector: Consumer Goods
Industry: Recreational Goods, Other
Top Competitors
C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.
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