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Description

The Gibson N-225 is a game-changer in the world of semi-hollowbody electric guitars, offering a modern twist on classic design while providing versatile tonal capabilities. Its innovative body design, with chambered maple top and back, delivers rich resonance and sustain, paired with sleek split-diamond F-holes that add an edge to its stylish aesthetic. The maple construction ensures a sharp, articulate tone that cuts through any mix, making it a dynamic choice for both studio sessions and live performances.

Equipped with a powerful combination of pickups, the N-225 houses a P-90 single-coil in the neck and a coil-tapped Dirty Fingers+ humbucker in the bridge. This setup offers a broad sonic palette, from the warm, gritty textures of the P-90 to the scorching lead tones of the Dirty Fingers+, perfect for pushing your amp into crunchy rhythms or sustaining leads. The Lyre vibrato tailpiece adds an expressive layer, letting you dive into bends and warbles with ease, making it a playground for creative expression.

The fast-action '60s SlimTaper neck profile, crafted from solid maple, ensures smooth playability, while the rosewood fingerboard with block inlays provides a luxurious feel. Whether you're a rock enthusiast or a jazz aficionado, the Gibson N-225 adapts to any musical style with grace and power, making it an essential addition to any guitarist's arsenal.

Key Features:

  • Chambered maple body and top for enhanced resonance
  • P-90 single-coil neck pickup and Dirty Fingers+ bridge humbucker
  • Coil-tap feature for versatile tones
  • '60s SlimTaper maple neck with rosewood fretboard
  • Lyre vibrato tailpiece for expressive bends
  • Split-diamond F-holes for a modern aesthetic
  • Includes a protective hardshell case

Product specs

Brand Gibson
Model N-225
Finish Ebony with Pinstripe, Faded Cherry, Natural
Year 2013
Made In United States
Categories Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Body Material Maple
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Semi-Hollow Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Tremolo Tailpiece
Color Family Black, Red, Tan
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Model Family Gibson N-225
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Pickup Configuration HS
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 24.75"

FAQs

What is the neck profile of the Gibson N-225?

The Gibson N-225 features a solid maple neck with a slim '60s profile, offering a comfortable and fast playing experience suitable for various playing styles.

What pickups are installed in the Gibson N-225?

The Gibson N-225 is equipped with a Gibson P-90 pickup in the neck position and a Gibson Dirty Finger pickup in the bridge position, providing a versatile range of tones from warm and punchy to aggressive and high-output.

Is the Gibson N-225 suitable for playing rock music?

Yes, the Gibson N-225's combination of a P-90 and Dirty Finger pickup, along with its semi-hollow body, makes it well-suited for rock music, offering both clarity and power.

Does the Gibson N-225 come with a case?

Yes, the Gibson N-225 includes a Gibson hardshell case, providing excellent protection for the guitar during transport and storage.

What type of bridge does the Gibson N-225 have?

The Gibson N-225 features a Tune-o-matic bridge with a vibrola tailpiece, allowing for stable tuning and smooth vibrato effects.

How many frets does the Gibson N-225 have, and what is the scale length?

The Gibson N-225 has 22 frets and a scale length of 24.75 inches, which is typical for many Gibson guitars, offering a familiar feel and playability.

What materials are used for the body and fretboard of the Gibson N-225?

The Gibson N-225 has a semi-hollow body made from maple and a rosewood fretboard, contributing to its rich tone and smooth playability.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Unique pickup combination offers a wide range of versatile tones

  • Hand-striped pinstriping by Rick Harris makes each guitar unique

  • Comfortable, well-balanced design suitable for both sitting and standing

  • Sculpted heel for better fret access

  • Vibrola stays in tune remarkably well

  • Ergonomically friendly neck profile, neither too thin nor too thick

  • Strong build quality, even when purchased second-hand

  • Semi-hollow design provides good resonance

  • Distinctive body shape stands out from typical Gibson models

  • Suitable for a variety of genres, from jazz to metal

CONS

  • Some skepticism about authenticity and lack of documentation

  • Vibrola may cause tuning instability for some users

  • Imbalanced volume between bridge and neck pickups in humbucker mode

  • Natural finish may not appeal to everyone aesthetically

  • Construction quality on wood cavity perceived as mediocre by some

Critic Reviews

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The Gibson N-225 is a divisive offering that blends elements from Gibson's classic models. It features a P-90 neck pickup and a Dirty Fingers humbucker at the bridge, offering a broad tonal palette. While it delivers clarity and dynamic range, it lacks a distinct identity, making it a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Its unique design and sound may not appeal to traditionalists or those seeking a specialized instrument. At £999, it feels a bit pricey for a guitar that leaves an indifferent impression, despite its interesting features and design innovation.

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voidfucker

Not an average Gibson

Found one of these in a pawn shop for dirt cheap. The vibrola stays in tune wonderfully, and the guitar feels very nice ergonomically. The neck isn't thin, but also doesn't have that baseball bat thickness some Gibsons do. The bridge humbucker sounds wonderful in full and split modes, which surprised me considering the ceramic magnet. The neck P90 has just enough single coil glassiness for my tastes, with a healthy dose of midrange fatness.

I primarily play stoner rock, blues, and related genres but this guitar seems best suited to cleaner and lightly overdriven playing styles. I find myself playing jazzy chord shapes on it for some reason. The neck does feel great for playing big fat chords all over the neck. Tonally, the bridge pickup has an upper midrange focus and responds wonderfully to playing dynamics despite the scorching hot output. Single coil mode sounds almost like a tele bridge pickup, maybe a little fatter. Plenty of spank in this setting. The neck P90 seems to have a fairly flat response. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not what I expected. It spits out whatever tone you put into it/run this guitar through, and will reward artful use of playing dynamics even more than the bridge p/u.

Honestly, my only gripe with this guitar is that in humbucker mode, the bridge and neck pickup are rather imbalanced in terms of volume. It's something I've learned to work around. It isn't a huge deal to me, but it is something to expect.

The overall construction feels very solid (on that note, this is not a semi-hollow. The F holes are purely cosmetic). I haven't had any issues with this guitar so far, even though it was purchased used at a pawn shop. The finish has no visible flaws from the factory, the guitar stays in tune, the pots & controls feel very sturdy. Id be surprised if any issues popped up with this guitar for a very long time. And somehow I moved from .011 roundwounds to 0.012 flats without needing to adjust its action or intonation (weird, I know). The guitar has no neck dive issues, and has a good in-between sort of weight. I don't like light guitars in my hands like Strats, as they feel like toys. At the same time, some of the thicker Les Paul bodies can feel like a burden at times. This guitar finds a comfortable middle ground instead.

You can certainly get Les Paul-like sounds out of it, but this isn't a guitar I would purchase blindly. You really need to play one to see if this guitar speaks to you personally, because there's no guitar I've played that is quite like it. It's truly its own thing, for better or worse. If you see one, give it a try. You might fall in love like I did.

pompeiisneaks

This is a weird guitar

I got it used and someone butchered it adding a bigsby instead of the mediocre trem, but the bigsby went out of tune constantly, so I replaced it with a fixed bridge, causing some cosmetic ugliness but it plays much better now. The pickups sound pretty nice, having basically a P90, Humbucker AND a single coil with the coil tapped Humbucker is pretty great tonally, also the semi-hollow part gives some good resonance, but also the construction seems mediocre on the wood cavity etc, like they put a spit shine on a pig, but it works

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