How to Clean, Oil, and Condition Your Guitar’s Fingerboard
In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” viewers learn how to clean, oil, and condition their guitar’s fretboard like a professional.
How to Adjust Your Guitar’s Neck Relief
Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates ideal techniques to safely optimize the neck relief of a Gibson guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxyhIPVu0zo In this episode of “Gibson's Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson's Master Luthier Jim DeCola...
How to Adjust the Action on Your Guitar
Techniques, specifications, and tool tips to help you set up a guitar to your personal preferences In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct way to adjust the action on your guitar....
Wet/Dry Guitar Rigs: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Two Guitar Amps With One Guitar
Unlock a Whole New Level of Creativity and Depth in Your Guitar Playing With a Wet/Dry Guitar Rig Are you looking to elevate your guitar tone to the next level? In the world of guitar amplification, the wet/dry rig is a game-changer. In this installment of...
How to Unlock Every Sound From a Gibson ES-335
ster the controls of your Gibson ES-335 with our ultimate guide and tone tricks for one of the world’s most versatile guitars
What Does Success in the Music Industry Look Like?
From composition to studio recording to marketing, the path toward a sustainable music career involves many factors
Joe Bonamassa’s Les Paul Tone Masterclass
“When I play live, I probably use the volume and tone pots 100 times in an evening” Few would dispute that Joe Bonamassa is a modern-day master of the Gibson Les Paul. And if you want to sound like him, there’s sadly no substitute for thousands of hours of...
What Happens to Your Gibson Guitar When You Buy It From Sweetwater?
Take the Sweetwater Distribution Center tour Here’s a fun fact: when you purchase from Sweetwater, your Gibson guitar goes through a 55-point inspection. But did you know that you can also have your new guitar modded and even get old guitars repaired and restored? In...
Types of Gibson Les Paul Models—Everything You Need to Know
Its single-cutaway body shape, carved maple top, and set-neck construction are iconic Beginning With the Very First Les Paul Electric Guitar First introduced in collaboration with legendary artist Les Paul in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul™ electric guitar has a long and...
Strategies to Grow as a Musician
An ongoing series to inspire you toward productivity—part one We all need a strategic to-do list that originates from someone else from time to time. Because we’re all so different from each other in what we encounter in our education (there’s so much information out...