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 28, 2024 | Learn, Video
Essential pro tips for swapping pickups in electric guitars Is it time to try out a new pickup in your favorite guitar? Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola is here to help. In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Jim walks you through...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 22, 2024 | Learn, Video
Professional tips to make acoustic guitar string changes smooth and frustration-free In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” you’ll learn how to change your acoustic guitar strings like a professional. Gibson Master luthier, Jim...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 8, 2024 | Learn, Video
From dive-bombing to subtle shimmer with great tuning stability In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct way to set up a Floyd Rose® vibrato system. Whether...
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...
