How to setup your Gibson like a pro (Les Paul, SG and Epiphones too!) - Full tutorial

In this video you'll learn how to setup your loved Gibson (or Epi) to get the most out of it in an easy and comprehensive way, using common tools that everybody have at home (great for this isolation times) and with professional results. Enjoy!

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*Disclaimer: All the actions shown in this video are 100% safe for you and your guitar and are supported by years of experience doing this kind of works. Having said that, if you aren't familiarized with the use of basic hand tools like screwdrivers and pliers or don't feel comfortable messing around with your instruments, take your guitar to a reputable and trusty luthier to do it for you. Be safe!
Hope you enjoy the video!!!!!

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Useful products to setup and care your Gibson

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All backing tracks of the video - in order of appearance:

Awesome face melting Hard Rock - Guitar Backing Track

80's inspired Power Metal Em - Guitar Backing Track

Guitar Backing Track - Powerfull Shuffle Blues in Am

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Greetings from Argentina!
Juan Pablo - Inspiring Tracks

[InspiringTracks]

Please take note that some adjustments (mainly neck relief and intonation) are more accurate if performed with the guitar in playing position rather than laying on a bench due to some potential neck bending produced by gravity. In practice this is infinitesimal and I've seen countless reputable luthiers setting up guitars on a bench with perfect results but, if you want the maximum precision possible, thats the way to go.

[simonnaji]

Oh my goodness, I've seen so many set up videos for all sorts of guitars but this is so much better than all of them. No pointless and incoherent chatter, just clear and concise information. This is precisely how it should be done. Thank you!

[jeremiahalexander]

My Les Paul is the best it’s ever sounded thanks to this video. You have demystified the setup process. Thank you!

[markyarbrough]

I just want to thank you for making this video. After using it to setup my guitar, it is playing and sounding better than ever.

[simonhurford]

This might be the best video I've seen for setting up Gibson/Epiphone 24.75in scale instruments.

Thanks!

[ernestochang]

Fun fact: Epiphone a cheaper alternative to gibson has a Locktone Tuneomatic that will never let go off the posts of the bridge unless yanked off by force, meaning you can change your strings without having to worry about the tailpiece falling off and damagin the finish

[malachiharland]

This is my favorite guitar video. I just followed it to the letter and my guitar plays like butter! Thank you! Excellent work.

[christiaandemarezoyens]

Love this with rockin music in the background!!!

[bldlightpainting]

Good job man! Everyone should take the time to go through their instruments every so often like this. They will play and sound so much better. God bless.

[joecullinane]

I used this video last night to setup my 2007 SG and it is hands down the best it has ever felt or played. Thank you for this video!!!

[orraman]

I stumbled across this video. I have had my Les Paul Standard for almost 30 years but made no attempt to set it up (or pay someone). But I followsed your advice today and had great results. So, thank you very much from a really happy chappie.

[greggcashmore]

Nice one!!!! Literally just purchased an SG fetching new strings tomorrow and will follow this video for set...its really well done and easy to follow...much appreciated

[iwens]

BY FAR...THE best video yet! Thank you!!!!

[buellosaurusrex]

Excellent setup vid. The best I've seen so far. Love the way you just spell out the info without rambling on and on like so many others do. Subscribed!

[michaeldesoto]

When stringing, you always lay your first wrap over the string. Then, the rest under. This locks the string without question. 👍

[davidguest]

So many vids out there for setups. This is by far the best one. Thankyou so much for leaving out "endless chatter". I don't own a Gibson (yet), but same principles apply for my make & model, I.m sure. Cheers.

[KpexSmith]

Great video. I used to play drums before I was disabled, so now I mess around with the guitar. Not to bad. Love jamming to ACDC and setting up and playing guitar.this video is very helpful. I have watched many videos on utube. Many are misleading. 👍🎸😊🖖🇺🇸

[Thexpertoneverything]

I've must have seen thousands of these by now. But this one is by far the absolute best. AMAZINGLY WELL DONE! I guess I'm no longer the expert on everything haha. Cheers from Sweden

[diwaczhetri]

Thanks for every detail which was helpful to me😊

[tfejulienewmar]

This is the best Les Paul and SG set-up guide on YouTube ❤ my Gibson's have identical specs, so he's got it right