Gibson | Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance
18 videos • 159,474 views • by Gibson TV Welcome to the Gibson Guitar Maintenance and Setup series presented by Jim DeCola, Master Luthier at Gibson. Learn everything you need to know about setting up electric and acoustic guitars in one place. Mastering the art and science of guitar upkeep, ensuring your instrument remains in peak condition and continues to play the way that Gibson guitars are renowned for, is a fine art that, once learned, will help you ensure your guitar lasts for decades. Whether you’re a seasoned guitar tech looking to polish up your guitar luthiery skills or a dedicated player looking to make some small adjustments to the playability or wanting to repair your old guitar that needs some TLC, these guitar tech tutorial videos will teach you everything you need to know, from using a truss rod, the correct way to adjust the action of your guitar, to raising the height of your guitar pickups. Our Guitar Setup and Maintenance series includes handy videos like “How to Adjust the Action on Your Electric Guitar,” a must-watch for players who seem to be getting tired hands from pressing too hard or struggling to get clear notes. For complete beginners, “How to Change Guitar Strings and Tune Your Electric Guitar” is perfect for learning how, and most importantly, WHEN to change strings. Learn “How To Adjust Your Guitar Neck (Electric & Acoustic).” In our essential guide that covers both electric and acoustic models, ensure your guitar’s neck is perfectly aligned for optimal sound and playability as Jim shows you how to adjust your neck safely. Next, learn the secrets to preserving your guitar’s fretboard in “How to Clean, Oil, and Condition Your Guitar’s Fingerboard,” an often-overlooked aspect of guitar maintenance that can significantly impact your instrument’s longevity and performance as well as playability. For those looking to get more treble-heavy bite out of their guitar or find that their guitar is running too “hot” and needs a bassier tone, our video on “How to Adjust the Height of Your Guitar Pickups” is an invaluable resource; teaching you how to tweak your pickups for that perfect tonal balance. And if you’re an acoustic player, don’t miss “How to Adjust the Action on Your Acoustic Guitar,” which is tailored specifically to the nuances of acoustic guitar setup. We also show you how to get rid of guitar buzz and enhance your guitar’s clarity with “How to Fix Fret Buzz on Your Guitar (Complete Guide).” This comprehensive tutorial on what causes fret buzz addresses one of the most common issues faced by guitarists, guiding you through a step-by-step process to achieve a clean, fret buzz-free sound. For those who want to keep their guitar looking fresh and really care about their instrument’s appearance, “How to Clean and Polish Your Guitar” offers expert tips on keeping your guitar looking as stunning as it sounds, which also helps with longevity! And for those who need absolute tuning precision, “How to Intonate Your Guitar” is a deep dive into fine-tuning your guitar’s intonation for perfect pitch across the fretboard. This playlist also includes specialized tutorials like “How to Setup a Guitar With a Floyd Rose Tremolo” for players using this unique tremolo system and “How to Install a Strap Button on an Acoustic Guitar,” the safe way, with plenty of tips and tricks ensuring your guitar is as stage-ready as you are. With this completely free guitar tech tutorial series, filmed in the Gibson Craftory in Nashville, Tennessee, Gibson TV and Jim DeCola pass on the knowledge you need to take your guitar’s performance and longevity into your own hands. From simple, routine maintenance that helps your guitar play better to advanced modifications that might need to be done on older guitars, these videos provide you with the knowledge and confidence to care for your instruments like a pro and a complete course on how to set up a guitar.