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The first series of D-45s was made with sides and backs of Brazilian rosewood now endangered and illegal to trade and only 91 instruments were made.

During the 1930s Gibson also made guitars with the Cromwell, May Belle, and Slingerland logos.

Legendary guitarist played a 1939 model.

Gives me, and those in my own financial bracket, an opportunity to buy and play a decent if not sometimes excellent instrument.

Originally a house brand in the 1930s for Montgomery Ward, Recording King acoustic guitars and banjos were developed in a period known as the Golden Age of musical craftsmanship.

, while Garcia was , and his principal guitars were unique, having been crafted by and Travis Bean.

Harrison was photographed with the guitar extensively on this tour, and the entire band was photographed posing with the guitar as well.

Garcia was the last person to ever play this guitar.

Vernon requested several custom adjustments to personalize the guitar for Elvis, including changing the finish of the guitar to ebony, reported to be chosen to represent Elvis' recently earned black belt in karate, and the stunning acanthus script inlay of "Elvis Presley" on the fingerboard.

In an effort to reintroduce the brand to global markets and focusing on overseas production sources, acquired the Regal name in 1987 and has steadily produced a complete line of metal and wood body resophonic instruments.