Gibson Everly Brothers Flattop Gibson Everly Brothers Flattop The Gibson Everly Brothers Flattop is a signature acoustic guitar model produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation The Everly Brothers recorded many hit songs during the 1950s and the 1960s, such as "Wake Up Little Susie", "Let It Be Me", "Cathy's Clown", "All I Have to Do is Dream", and "Bye Bye Love". Throughout the 1950s, they used Gibson J-200 guitars, some customized with dual pickguards. In 1962, Gibson collaborated with The Everly Brothers to produce the "Everly Brothers Flattop". This flat top guitar featured a thin J-185-style body and an adjustable bridge. The guitar was
The Everly Brothers Album sales were also down. The Everlys' first two albums for Warners (in 1960 and 1961) peaked at No. 9 US, but after that, of a dozen more LPs for Warner Bros., only one made the top 200: 1965's "Beat & Soul," which peaked at No. 141. The brothers' dispute with Acuff-Rose lasted until 1964, when they resumed writing and composing as well as working with the Bryant spouses. By then, however, both of the Everlys were addicted to amphetamines. Don's condition was worse: he was taking Ritalin, which led to deeper trouble. Don's addiction lasted three years, until he