How ES Guitar Bodies Are Made At Gibson USA | The Process S1 EP3

In this brand new original series, Gibson gives a behind the scenes look at the physical process of how a Gibson guitar is made as well as introducing the artisans who hand-craft these beloved instruments.

In Episode 3 of “The Process,” Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers on an in-depth look at the construction of Gibson’s ES bodies inside the Gibson USA factory.

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Those who agree Gibson should restore Epiphone's honor and make American custom-made Epiphone models (especially original Epi jazz models )
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[OzziePete]

Major props to the dude at 05:14 who ignored the Memo about wearing Gibson attire for the day of filming, and wore his fave Marshall cap instead. Gotta love individuality.

[lateleloca]

And thats why an ES is expansive ! I didnt imagine before watching this video How complicated it was to build those ES bodies ✌️

[utahprepper]

I bought a brand-new 2018, Memphis ES-335 Figured Natural. It is my lifelong dream guitar and I love it. It's easily the best electric guitar I've ever owned and so gorgeous to look at. One thing though - I see these videos talking about how much attention to detail they pay at the factory. My new guitar's tuners were not screwed down! You could see light under all of them! The bushing nuts were loose also. I had to basically "finish" the guitar's build! How could that have slipped by the final assembly people? It was such a glaring error! I don't expect an answer from Gibson though because I emailed them at the time and never got a reply.

[sethfryslie]

I have a 2019 Gibson L-00 and a 2011 Gibson Les Paul melody maker with two pickup. I love both of them. Gibson has been my favorite brand sense I was 4. Now that I've been working full time for about a year (I'm now 20) I can finally afford them. Thank you, for making some of the best guitars I've ever played. 👍🎸❤

[malpractice]

I have bought 3 In the last 2 years. 2 SG and a Les Paul. Couldn’t be happier. The quality is amazing.

[iainfreeman]

Love these videos so far. How about some for the acoustic Montana factory (if they’re not on the way already).

[JoelWetzel]

Watching the quality improve before their eyes must be satisfying and I wish them continued success. When the Custom Shop episode comes out I'll be ready.

[pops]

What a great series! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest.

[yestoES]

Don’t know about the recent ES models, but my 1994 custom shop historic ES-355 is my favorite guitar of all time. It’s my heart and soul and the best guitar I’ve ever played. Love my LP and Tele too, but none come close to the ES guitars

[LuisFGarcia]

This was awesome i could watch these all day

[shawnmcvey]

I lusted for an ES-335 in antique walnut for 20 years, and tried a few imitations along the way.

I now have one, and I couldn't be happier.

[pigfender]

I love that JC is still wearing Levi’s. This is a guy who believes in and is bought into the brands he’s worked with. Very excited for this period of Gibson!

[sjedi]

In June I will be purchasing my first gibson a traditional les Paul and I simply cannot wait lifelong dream for 20 years and proud to be a part of the gibson family.

[TheOriginalHoser]

I now understand the amount of labour and love it takes to build these, I'll be buying one

[jimbonacum]

Several years ago I fulfilled one of my dreams when I acquired a 2001 ES 335 that had been manufactured in Memphis. And as far as I am concerned there aren't enough good things to say about it. The fit and finish are flawless. It is incredibly versatile and you can play anything on it from sedate cocktail lounge music to thrash metal. They are not cheap, but if you are a serious guitarist and you can come up with the scratch you should treat yourself to one. One thing though that you should be aware of is that they are much heavier than you expect because of the center block. Even though they look like a hollow bodied instrument they can weigh as much as a Les Paul. I believe that they have introduced some models with weight relief but I haven't played one. But no matter. The block combined with the hollow sides is the key to the magic.

[LuigiTheMetal]

Gibson and Epiphone are my favorite guitar brands because the guitars and basses they have look and sound all around great, making guitars and basses like the Les Paul, Doublecut, Flying V, ES, Firebird, and Thunderbird suitable for any rock genre and comfortable to play. They don't need to be all over the top nor having sharp edges to be great instruments. Fender and Squier may not be for me, but you do what feels right for you. Rock on.

[RaccAttacc]

Been enjoying this so far, and let me just say that I don't own a Gibson yet (I guess I'm close because my only guitar at this point is an Epiphone) but I plan on getting one as my second guitar because:

1. I can see that a lot of love and craftsmanship goes into these guitars be them solid body, or semi-hollow body,
2. my Epiphone has been good to me for the 1.5 years I've had it.

[In_MT]

Really enjoying the "new " Content!

[davidw]

Bought a 2020 Les Paul standard, my first Gibson. Quality is great love this guitar.