We sought the opinions of some friends of Guitar Stories USA whom we greatly respect and who are in our opinion, not only some of the leading Gibson guitar experts, legendary vintage and new model guitar dealers, but have also had personal dealings with Gibson for decades.

They include:

• Sammy Ash of Music Retailer Sam Ash Music

• Vic DaPra, “Burst Believers” Author, Vintage Les Paul Expert & Gibson Dealer

• Eliot Michael, Rumbleseat Music, Vintage Gibson Expert & Nashville Gibson Dealer

• Drew Berlin, Vintage Gibson Dealer & Expert (Southern California)

• Mercedes Girard, Guitars West, Vintage Guitar Expert and Dealer (Southern California)

• Ray Mauldin, Grinning Elk Guitars & 2019 Atlanta Guitar Show Producer