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...
Pro tips for taking care of your investment and keeping it looking sharp In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” you’ll learn how to polish your guitars like a professional. Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct...
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...
Adjusting the action on an acoustic guitar can be intimidating. Find out how to do it successfully courtesy of Gibson TV In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola shows you how to adjust the action on your...
Learn how to get the best tone from your guitar by balancing the pickups Before you rush to swap out your electric guitar’s pickups for a replacement set, it’s worth experimenting with how much tone-shaping mileage you can get from making basic height...