by Shane Sanders | Apr 5, 2024 | Learn, Video
Get your acoustic guitar stage-ready with this expert guide Strap button placement on an acoustic guitar can be a polarizing topic. Is the best placement for a second button at the end of the heel or on the side? Don’t worry; Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola is here...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 1, 2024 | Learn, Video
Understanding intonation—and how to adjust it—is key to making your guitar play and sound in tune In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct way to adjust the intonation on your...
by Shane Sanders | Feb 16, 2024 | Learn, Video
String height, neck relief, leveled frets, and other factors all play a crucial role in obtaining the best playability for your Gibson guitar Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola is back again with the “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance” series on Gibson...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 12, 2024 | Learn, Video
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....
by Shane Sanders | Nov 10, 2023 | Artists, Video
Watch as Jared James Nichols shows us the secret to bending techniques and discusses two very unique vintage Les Paul guitars Jared James Nichols is a Gibson Brand Ambassador, Epiphone artist, and world-renowned blues guitar player. Here, he shows you how to...