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.
One option is to measure both ways and keep track of the difference. Take extra time to ensure the neck support is in the exact same spot every time. Soon you will see the difference between flat and playing position. Most of mine are between .002" and .0025" difference. Setting a neck relief to .008" gives me .006" playing position. (for reference, most of my necks are on the thicker side - .84 -.94 1st fret)
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!
@@InspiringTracks +1! I used to be afraid to tinker with my guitars. Now I confidently pull them all apart and easily dial in a sweet set up with your videos. Just perfectly done.
Thank you for taking the time to let me know that the video was useful to you. I'm really glad it helps you to keep your SG in good shape. Cheers and merry Christmas!
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.
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.
Nice one!!!! Literally just purchased an SG Standard.....I'm fetching new strings tomorrow and will follow this video for set...its really well done and easy to follow...much appreciated
Awesome video, it's going in my library for reference. I must have watched 10 setup videos that are 80% rambling. This one, here's how you do it... Boom done.
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
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
Fun fact, my 1981 Burny FLG-90 has more accurate (almost identical) specs of a 1959 Gibson Les Paul (even closer than true historic and R9 models). Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, spot on dimensions of a 59 neck, Honduran Mahogany (one piece), maple top (one piece), long tenon joint, PAF pick-ups, vintage braided wiring, and nitro finish. All for less than what a Gibson Standard costs. I used to own an R9 and the Burny smokes it. FYI - not saying this to be a jerk but I just got this guitar and highly recommend checking out the 1980-82 FLG models while the prices aren’t astronomical.
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.
Great instructional vid! I also raise the tailpiece to reduce the break angle as well. I do it on my Gibson SG Standard and it makes string bends SO MUCH EASIER and my guitar still stays in tune.
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!
Heyo! Great tips! Thanks for the ways to keep the hardware free from damage. Sometimes we forget those little details, and it's great that you mentioned them. Thank you for sharing!
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. 👍🎸😊🖖🇺🇸
Jaco Pastorius used to also play drums and started playing bass after suffering an injury on a leg so who knows, maybe you'll find your next passion on the guitar!!! It's great to hear that the video was helpful. Best wishes and keep on rocking!
Thanks to your video my epi les paul plays better than new, and you also helped me to save some money. I was so close to get my les paul to a guitar service but now I will always setup it myself🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great SG video. You even mentioned the playing position. Flawless job. Be great to see a series about other guitar makes/models if there isn't any already. Subscribed.
I'm an old school player and I always put the first wind above the new tail and the rest below ~ am I alone with this one? This is a good helpful video.
Nothing wrong with that! In theory that locks the string better. I found that with a good lubrication of the nut and the bridge isn't all that necessary and I like better the look of all the windings in the same direction, but your method is also great
I'm with you on that! I learned that from a piano technician and piano guild member to run once over and then down with a goal of 3 1/2 winds. Piano strings rarely get changed and the initial string set up is important. He also used to press them in at nut and bridge and tug on them a bit to pre-stress them for stability which they will ultimately have to go through anyway before they stabilize.
Just wanna thank you for your video. It made things so simple without those complicated tools and rulers😂. My guitar never played better and saved me a bunch of money!
Covered very well, have a Gibson Les Paul custom, and a new Gibson SG standard, this helps immensely for the set up of both my guitars. BOUGHT the custom in 1981, it's built like a tank, but heavier. The sound is too much, or technologically superior, if you like it fancy. I am really old, so no more tours for me,never tired of it, it became financially, a challenge. Meaning I was broke as you can be. Never would have changed a thing....maybe.
Hi! Just starting out with a guitar, so there’s plenty of miles to cover with regard to “guitar knowledge” and this video has certainly demystified a lot of it! Between videos like this and a competent musical instrument shop, I shouldn’t have much trouble in getting set up and started, heading in the right direction from the get go.....so many, many thanks indeed.....I’ve subscribed off of the back of it! 🤪👍🏻👍🏻
Useful stuff and a comprehensive walk-through. I liked the use of empty string packets and zip ties as measuring tools! One obsevation - I was told that it's better to check intonation holding the guitar as if you were playing it. As an engineer, thinking about the neck, it makes sense to me.
Very nice video ! I like the coin trick at 16:45 this is a very fragile part indeed and many studs are damaged by harsh screwdriving ! As you mentioned at the end of the video, one might re-check after a couple of days, as the trussrod takes a little while to settle. One last point: the screw poles on the pickups can be individually adjusted from the main pickup height, in case there is a slight balance difference between one or more strings. Good job: well done ! And the backing tracks are very nice :) Cheers from France 🇫🇷 Stay safe !
Brilliant video thanks. I liked the whole format very much 👍. Now to try it on my very old SG junior. Hopefully most of your video will be relevant for it.
Excellent - best one I have seen for a while - the drop of oil was interesting rather than carbon or a rub of fast fret in the grooves. A thin business card can also be used for the relief judgement. You mention having a quality tuner - that caught me out early doors and wouldn't pick up the intonation correctly at the 12th. I use a cable plugged in pedal board tuner now - also don't have to worry about ambient noise which is the other problem at gigs. One thing to mention is the nut if this were a new guitar. They can be cut a little poorly and certainly too high which makes it easier at the factory for the manufacturer and can potentially hide high fret issues (even on a new SG these can be found). This needs a look at first set-up and it you are not confident worth £30 for a luthier to do it for you. Even though I manage several guitars for my son including a bass and acoustics, I general take them to a luthier for first set up. They can spot stuff you might not necessarily recognise. Also what do you think about the strings under strings over the stop tail debate on these guitars? I am guessing you don't see any value in the over-wrap and it can mark the hardware. Some people swear by it though. Thanks again. I will have a look at your other videos.
Beautifully exercised! With patience and care. I like the small things you've done on here e.g. the way you reduce the tension on strings before adjusting the truss rod (quite rare actually). Most seem to tighten or loosen in standard tuning. I always thought this was abit risky. I also like the way you 've used a cloth to cover the tailpiece screws before adjustment. Great idea that i've learnt to do also after completely ruining my 1984 Les Paul Custom's screws. (I soon found these screws are NOT that robust and quite soft metal). This is one video to keep on my "'favorites" Thank you!
I have always used plain Chap Stick to lubricate the nut slots. Easy to apply with a toothpick and stays where you put it. make sure the nut slots are clean and properly cut. I've never lubricated the bridge saddles but it makes sense to do so.
Yo aflojo las cuerdas antes de apretar el Truss rod. Hace muchos años cuando jóvenes, reventamos el Truss rod de un bajo... Yo siempre aflojo las cuerdas desde entonces . Super informativo tu vídeo!
Great video. Its obvious that you REALLY take great care of your guitars. I'm the exact same way. I play them constantly but I'm really particular about every detail when it comes to my cherished guitars.
Thanks! I like to take all the precautions needed to protect the finish of the guitars. They'll get enough battle scars from playing, no need to add more during the setup and string changes lol. Cheers!!!
We always screwed our Gibson stop tailpieces down all the way, and ran the strings though from the front, bending them up over the tailpiece toward the nut. This had the benefit of (supposedly) more sustain, but definitely less break angle on the strings and a nice action. We used to call that "the Ronnie Montrose "trick" because legend has it, he did it first.
On neck relief I come up with now it's just my way of reminding myself,but if ya turn the truss rod up the headstock is going down you turn it down the head is coming up.Its like if you need bow to come out your tightening the truss rod so that head is going down if you need more bow in the neck your loosening it and the head is coming up.....down head is moving up turning up the head is going down i love the paper as a filler gauge thats cool as 💩ill use that for sure
Dunno about avoiding WD40. I have been spraying the necks of all my guitars with it since the 1970’s. They are all in perfect nick. I got the idea from a country guitarist way back when I was in the States. I believe he still uses it. I Spray some on a handkerchief just before every gig. Just wipe it over the board and the back of the neck. Not only does it keep the strings clean, they last way longer, Lubes the wood, maple necks and all, but it makes you play faster! I never go on the road to gigs without it. Smells great too! All my guitars are and have been workhorses. They have never been as clean as yours mate! I would be scared to play that live! Ok maybe for the bedroom player.
Absolutely wonderful and informative Video !! Thank You so much for putting all the work into making this Instructional Video happen. I'm getting close to 60 and I started playing Guitar when I was 11 or 12. So back in those days I didn't have Internet to get learning info from. So I just kind of figured out how to do a Set Up by my self. But I definitely learned some things from your Video . And I've always been really O. C. D. about getting my Les Paul's perfect. Thanks. Hope you're doing well. Stay safe. 🎸
@@InspiringTracks Hey thanks for responding. You just made me a life time Subscriber. Looking forward to any and all of your Videos. I'm going to try to go back to the first Video you posted on this Channel and get caught up. Hope you're doing well. 🎸
I did this with my ebony epiphone ...try "Henry's" strings the 9 mm soft gauge ...you get a pouch with 3 cool tortex textone guitar picks ..a folk star 50 mm,a rock star 73mm and metal star 1mm ...black picks with the Henry's logo ...the sound great and you can get they come next day and most of all there is 2 spare E strings ...if u get them online they are cheaper that dadarios and better ! So thats 3 high grade picks with 2 low e strings with a full set i myself will stick to theas from now on !👍
Thank you for clearly showing which direction to turn the truss rod. I always get that mixed up, and righty tighty lefty loosey doesn’t help in this situation.
Always like to say well done to a good presentation. Captions instead of meandering monologuing, and you leave em up long enough to read. Nice composition n lighting as well.👍👍
Very impressed by your video 😊 As we all see that sg's pickups are parallel with the strings But others sg's pickups have an angle to the strings What is going on?
Thanks!! The SGs pickup angle problem is more frequent on batwing pickguards where the pickups are mounted directly to it and parallel to the body, not following the angle of the strings. The easier solution is to stick some foam pads on the back of the pickup cavities to push them at the desired angle. On small pickguard SGs the mounting rings usually come pre shaped with the correct angle so this isn't an issue, like in this case. Cheers!
Hi and thanks for the great video. I don't understand those bridge height measures. How is 2.2mm even possible? I mean, my bridge studs at fully down position are 4.6mm.
Great video! I bought an Epiphone LP Custom Pro from the original owner. He never used it, so i only had to make very minor adjustments. But thanks to this video, i know how to perform a guitar setup without relying on anyone 🤘 so the only thing now, is i hear fret buzz whenever i bend on the 19th or 20th fret on all strings. Got any videos on how to fix? Thanks! 🙏
So... the whole your adjusting and tuning you leave the capo on? I thought you only attach it when you measure the string height and you have to take it back off everytime you tune each string.. so everytime your adjusting the truss rod do you need to take it back off? Or does the capo stay on whole time..
The capo is just for measuring. You put it, measure, then take it and proceed to the adjustment needed, repeat until the desired relief value and voila
@@InspiringTracks ok i watched your vid couple more times now I understand a lot better thank you. I got everything in tune and on the 12th too perfectly. My strings height is really high still but I don’t want it to vibrate soo badly when strumming. Prob truss rod relief. Now I just need to adjust the pickup height and check my post on humbuckers make sure there even, tighten down back saddle. And I think that much as I can do for now. And I still got another 1 to go after this done. This best video I found on how to set up a les paul properly thanks man..
Love this video, but my only concern is wouldn’t the intonation of the strings be done first? I feel like that the tailpiece and bridge being adjusted would affect the strings actions (raising or lowering the string) or am I wrong?
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.
One option is to measure both ways and keep track of the difference. Take extra time to ensure the neck support is in the exact same spot every time. Soon you will see the difference between flat and playing position. Most of mine are between .002" and .0025" difference. Setting a neck relief to .008" gives me .006" playing position. (for reference, most of my necks are on the thicker side - .84 -.94 1st fret)
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!
Thanks, glad you liked it!!
it is a badass Video for SG my friend
congrats
My Les Paul is the best it’s ever sounded thanks to this video. You have demystified the setup process. Thank you!
Wow thanks! I'm glad it was helpful
@@InspiringTracks +1! I used to be afraid to tinker with my guitars. Now I confidently pull them all apart and easily dial in a sweet set up with your videos. Just perfectly done.
Same here with my Vintage V100. Amazing!
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.
Thank you for taking the time to let me know that the video was useful to you. I'm really glad it helps you to keep your SG in good shape. Cheers and merry Christmas!
I 2nd this comment. My strings were super easy to put on and the guitar sounds GREAT!!! THANK YOU.
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This might be the best video I've seen for setting up Gibson/Epiphone 24.75in scale instruments.
Thanks!
Wow, thanks! I'm glad you liked it!!!
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.
This is my favorite guitar video. I just followed it to the letter and my guitar plays like butter! Thank you! Excellent work.
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.
Nice one!!!! Literally just purchased an SG Standard.....I'm fetching new strings tomorrow and will follow this video for set...its really well done and easy to follow...much appreciated
Thanks! Glad you found it useful!
Love this with rockin music in the background!!!
Thanks!
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!!!
Great to know that! Glad to help and thanks for sharing your experience!!
Awesome video, it's going in my library for reference. I must have watched 10 setup videos that are 80% rambling. This one, here's how you do it... Boom done.
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
Wow thanks!! Glad you liked it!
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
I have an epiphone sg and it doesn’t really stay in all that well, better than my pts stoptail, but still comes out
Mine falls out with ease@@NateWolfson
Fun fact, my 2013 Gibson LP Standard has set screws in the stop bar that do exactly that
Crazy epiphones require less maintenance
Fun fact, my 1981 Burny FLG-90 has more accurate (almost identical) specs of a 1959 Gibson Les Paul (even closer than true historic and R9 models). Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, spot on dimensions of a 59 neck, Honduran Mahogany (one piece), maple top (one piece), long tenon joint, PAF pick-ups, vintage braided wiring, and nitro finish. All for less than what a Gibson Standard costs. I used to own an R9 and the Burny smokes it. FYI - not saying this to be a jerk but I just got this guitar and highly recommend checking out the 1980-82 FLG models while the prices aren’t astronomical.
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.
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Great instructional vid! I also raise the tailpiece to reduce the break angle as well. I do it on my Gibson SG Standard and it makes string bends SO MUCH EASIER and my guitar still stays in tune.
Have you ever tried top wrapping?
That should help you out. Plus raising the height on the posts higher CAN lead to breakage easier.
@@I_like_turtles_67 I haven't done top wrapping on my SG or LP, though I'm pretty content with my setup and thus far, no string breaking either. 👊👍
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!
Heyo! Great tips! Thanks for the ways to keep the hardware free from damage. Sometimes we forget those little details, and it's great that you mentioned them. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks to you! I'm glad you found the video useful!
Never knew what the bottom of the Calipers were used for, now I do. Thanks for sharing. This will definitely be handy. Thx!
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. 👍🎸😊🖖🇺🇸
Jaco Pastorius used to also play drums and started playing bass after suffering an injury on a leg so who knows, maybe you'll find your next passion on the guitar!!! It's great to hear that the video was helpful. Best wishes and keep on rocking!
When stringing, you always lay your first wrap over the string. Then, the rest under. This locks the string without question. 👍
Thanks to your video my epi les paul plays better than new, and you also helped me to save some money. I was so close to get my les paul to a guitar service but now I will always setup it myself🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awesome to hear that! Glad you liked the video!
Great SG video. You even mentioned the playing position. Flawless job. Be great to see a series about other guitar makes/models if there isn't any already. Subscribed.
I also have videos about Tele, Strat, Ibanez RG and acoustics if you want to check them out. Thanks a lot for your support!!
@@InspiringTracks Already did. 😂
I'm an old school player and I always put the first wind above the new tail and the rest below ~ am I alone with this one?
This is a good helpful video.
Nothing wrong with that! In theory that locks the string better. I found that with a good lubrication of the nut and the bridge isn't all that necessary and I like better the look of all the windings in the same direction, but your method is also great
I'm with you on that! I learned that from a piano technician and piano guild member to run once over and then down with a goal of 3 1/2 winds. Piano strings rarely get changed and the initial string set up is important. He also used to press them in at nut and bridge and tug on them a bit to pre-stress them for stability which they will ultimately have to go through anyway before they stabilize.
Just wanna thank you for your video. It made things so simple without those complicated tools and rulers😂. My guitar never played better and saved me a bunch of money!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Covered very well, have a Gibson Les Paul custom, and a new Gibson SG standard, this helps immensely for the set up of both my guitars. BOUGHT the custom in 1981, it's built like a tank, but heavier. The sound is too much, or technologically superior, if you like it fancy. I am really old, so no more tours for me,never tired of it, it became financially, a challenge. Meaning I was broke as you can be. Never would have changed a thing....maybe.
Hi! Just starting out with a guitar, so there’s plenty of miles to cover with regard to “guitar knowledge” and this video has certainly demystified a lot of it! Between videos like this and a competent musical instrument shop, I shouldn’t have much trouble in getting set up and started, heading in the right direction from the get go.....so many, many thanks indeed.....I’ve subscribed off of the back of it! 🤪👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for this video! Helped me get my kit built/assembled LP sounding great with no fret buzz!
Glad it helped! Cheers!
Loved the tune playing at the last during intonation set up
This is the best Les Paul and SG set-up guide on RUclips ❤ my Gibson's have identical specs, so he's got it right
Useful stuff and a comprehensive walk-through. I liked the use of empty string packets and zip ties as measuring tools!
One obsevation - I was told that it's better to check intonation holding the guitar as if you were playing it. As an engineer, thinking about the neck, it makes sense to me.
Thanks! gald you liked the video and you are totally right, I added a pinned comment explaining that. Thanks again!!
@@InspiringTracks what is the tool you were using to measure the pickup height?
Thank you for this video! its the best one I've seen so far and the quality was excellent also! Its greatly appreciated!
Thanks....I want to buy a Les Paul, this video really helped me....BIG THANKS!
Glad I could help! Cheers!
Great video. I like all the steps you take to protect the chrome plating on the stop bar posts during the adjustment. Already subscribed. Thanks!!!
I'm glad you found it useful. And thanks for your support!!!!
Thank you very much your video ! helped me a lot. Was searching for all those values. Finally I got rid out of most fret buzz.
Coin trick is neet !
Awesome to hear that! I'm glad you found the video useful! Cheers!
Thanks for every detail which was helpful to me😊
Glad you liked it!
A couple extra steps to add to setting up my SG. Thanks for the vid mate!
I'm glade you liked the video. Cheers!!
Very nice video ! I like the coin trick at 16:45 this is a very fragile part indeed and many studs are damaged by harsh screwdriving ! As you mentioned at the end of the video, one might re-check after a couple of days, as the trussrod takes a little while to settle. One last point: the screw poles on the pickups can be individually adjusted from the main pickup height, in case there is a slight balance difference between one or more strings. Good job: well done ! And the backing tracks are very nice :) Cheers from France 🇫🇷 Stay safe !
Thanks!! I'm glad you liked the video! Cheers!!!!
Brilliant video thanks. I liked the whole format very much 👍. Now to try it on my very old SG junior. Hopefully most of your video will be relevant for it.
Thanks!!! Glad you liked it and good luck with your SG!
Thank you so very much. Now I’m ready to do my guitars with the same bridge like yours.
Excellent - best one I have seen for a while - the drop of oil was interesting rather than carbon or a rub of fast fret in the grooves. A thin business card can also be used for the relief judgement. You mention having a quality tuner - that caught me out early doors and wouldn't pick up the intonation correctly at the 12th. I use a cable plugged in pedal board tuner now - also don't have to worry about ambient noise which is the other problem at gigs.
One thing to mention is the nut if this were a new guitar. They can be cut a little poorly and certainly too high which makes it easier at the factory for the manufacturer and can potentially hide high fret issues (even on a new SG these can be found). This needs a look at first set-up and it you are not confident worth £30 for a luthier to do it for you. Even though I manage several guitars for my son including a bass and acoustics, I general take them to a luthier for first set up. They can spot stuff you might not necessarily recognise.
Also what do you think about the strings under strings over the stop tail debate on these guitars? I am guessing you don't see any value in the over-wrap and it can mark the hardware. Some people swear by it though.
Thanks again. I will have a look at your other videos.
BY FAR...THE best video yet! Thank you!!!!
Beautifully exercised! With patience and care. I like the small things you've done on here e.g. the way you reduce the tension on strings before adjusting the truss rod (quite rare actually). Most seem to tighten or loosen in standard tuning. I always thought this was abit risky. I also like the way you 've used a cloth to cover the tailpiece screws before adjustment. Great idea that i've learnt to do also after completely ruining my 1984 Les Paul Custom's screws. (I soon found these screws are NOT that robust and quite soft metal).
This is one video to keep on my "'favorites" Thank you!
I have always used plain Chap Stick to lubricate the nut slots. Easy to apply with a toothpick and stays where you put it. make sure the nut slots are clean and properly cut. I've never lubricated the bridge saddles but it makes sense to do so.
I will add this channel to my favorite channel list , great video
Thanks a lot!!
Best video I've seen for this subject. Well done and thank you.
best setup video ever... thanks a mil
well done mate!the best tutorial online
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
I set up my Epiphone Sheraton using your video. I replayed it so much I thought I'd wear it out!
Awesome to hear that!! Glad you found it useful!
Thanks, brother! I'm going to do a setup on my early 1990s Samuck SG tomorrow.
Great video, and good tunes. I like the bluesy one.
Thanks! Glad you also liked the music!
Best setup technique I have ever seen.
Wow thanks!!
I have wire ties and string packs a quarter and a micrometer. Time to get to work.
Yo aflojo las cuerdas antes de apretar el Truss rod. Hace muchos años cuando jóvenes, reventamos el Truss rod de un bajo... Yo siempre aflojo las cuerdas desde entonces .
Super informativo tu vídeo!
Nice backing track!
Great tutorial, yeah SG guy here too
Thanks, glad you liked it!!
that tuner on selector switch is pretty sweet tip!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Best set-up vid on RUclips. Subbed.
Thanks a lot for your support!! Im glad you liked the video!!
Great video. Its obvious that you REALLY take great care of your guitars. I'm the exact same way. I play them constantly but I'm really particular about every detail when it comes to my cherished guitars.
Thanks! I like to take all the precautions needed to protect the finish of the guitars. They'll get enough battle scars from playing, no need to add more during the setup and string changes lol. Cheers!!!
Very well done! This must have taken a long time to shoot and produce. Thank you!
Indeed it taked a long recording and editing time, I'm really glad you liked it. Cheers and happy new year!
We always screwed our Gibson stop tailpieces down all the way, and ran the strings though from the front, bending them up over the tailpiece toward the nut. This had the benefit of (supposedly) more sustain, but definitely less break angle on the strings and a nice action. We used to call that "the Ronnie Montrose "trick" because legend has it, he did it first.
I always try to thank the posters of "How to set-up you axe like a pro" videos. They make me busier than ever.
Lol
On neck relief I come up with now it's just my way of reminding myself,but if ya turn the truss rod up the headstock is going down you turn it down the head is coming up.Its like if you need bow to come out your tightening the truss rod so that head is going down if you need more bow in the neck your loosening it and the head is coming up.....down head is moving up turning up the head is going down i love the paper as a filler gauge thats cool as 💩ill use that for sure
Dunno about avoiding WD40. I have been spraying the necks of all my guitars with it since the 1970’s. They are all in perfect nick. I got the idea from a country guitarist way back when I was in the States. I believe he still uses it. I Spray some on a handkerchief just before every gig. Just wipe it over the board and the back of the neck. Not only does it keep the strings clean, they last way longer, Lubes the wood, maple necks and all, but it makes you play faster! I never go on the road to gigs without it. Smells great too! All my guitars are and have been workhorses. They have never been as clean as yours mate! I would be scared to play that live! Ok maybe for the bedroom player.
Just thank you for this video. Should be placed in the official Gibson channel ;)
Absolutely wonderful and informative Video !! Thank You so much for putting all the work into making this Instructional Video happen. I'm getting close to 60 and I started playing Guitar when I was 11 or 12. So back in those days I didn't have Internet to get learning info from. So I just kind of figured out how to do a Set Up by my self. But I definitely learned some things from your Video . And I've always been really O. C. D. about getting my Les Paul's perfect. Thanks. Hope you're doing well. Stay safe. 🎸
Thanks, really glad you liked the video and found it informative! And thanks a lot for appreciating the work it takes to make it! Cheers!
@@InspiringTracks Hey thanks for responding. You just made me a life time Subscriber. Looking forward to any and all of your Videos. I'm going to try to go back to the first Video you posted on this Channel and get caught up. Hope you're doing well. 🎸
Great video, I will use the techniques to set up my new ebony Sheraton ii pro which I just got delivered today!
Awesome guitar! Congrats! Hope you find the video useful. Cheers!
It would be great if you could do the same setup vid for a stratocaster. Well done vid, very useful! Thanks.
Thanks! I already have one video about Teles, it's a little bit old but still is useful. ruclips.net/video/eUrbQdkF6k8/видео.html
Perfect Thanks
I did this with my ebony epiphone ...try "Henry's" strings the 9 mm soft gauge ...you get a pouch with 3 cool tortex textone guitar picks ..a folk star 50 mm,a rock star 73mm and metal star 1mm ...black picks with the Henry's logo ...the sound great and you can get they come next day and most of all there is 2 spare E strings ...if u get them online they are cheaper that dadarios and better ! So thats 3 high grade picks with 2 low e strings with a full set i myself will stick to theas from now on !👍
Thank you for clearly showing which direction to turn the truss rod. I always get that mixed up, and righty tighty lefty loosey doesn’t help in this situation.
Thanks! Saved. I don't have a Gibson, but the setup should be the same (JB Player Artist semi-hollow.) Much appreciated!
Etune. I'll never forget those lol. I've not a single LP or Gibson style at all. But this was cool.
Looking out for LP tho.
Replacing that abomination was the first thing I did to this otherwise awesome guitar. It's cool for like 10 minutes and then you just hate it lol
Always like to say well done to a good presentation. Captions instead of meandering monologuing, and you leave em up long enough to read. Nice composition n lighting as well.👍👍
Great video, good time to snug up the tuner and output nuts
Some nice tips here. I will be inheriting these with thanks
I'm glad you liked it!
Sewing machine oil works very well to lubricate nut and saddles
Very impressed by your video 😊
As we all see that sg's pickups are parallel with the strings
But others sg's pickups have an angle to the strings
What is going on?
Thanks!! The SGs pickup angle problem is more frequent on batwing pickguards where the pickups are mounted directly to it and parallel to the body, not following the angle of the strings. The easier solution is to stick some foam pads on the back of the pickup cavities to push them at the desired angle. On small pickguard SGs the mounting rings usually come pre shaped with the correct angle so this isn't an issue, like in this case. Cheers!
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Great video:) I love SGs but i do prefer the big batwing pickguard over the smaller one but i have both :)
The best video I've seen so far, thank you!
Wow thanks! I'm glad you liked it!!
Hi and thanks for the great video. I don't understand those bridge height measures. How is 2.2mm even possible? I mean, my bridge studs at fully down position are 4.6mm.
Same! How to you get that low?
This is excellent. Thanks! Nice job with the music too. Impressive.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it!!!
Many thanks wish you could set my guitars up I haven't got the confidence mybe one day but great video just subscribed cheers
Thanks for your support! Start with simple tasks until gaining more experience, it isn't that hard as it looks. Cheers!!!
Absolutely interesting video. I think I need to get my Guitar serviced. Thank you.
Good Vid - I use a string in the D to hold it center - just a thought. Also might be better with dialog vs the same music over and over.
Thanks for this! Super easy to follow and very informative
Glad you found it useful!
Do you winding upwards tends to fix the tuning instability
Cool vid. Worth noting that intonation should be done in playing position - not flat.
Thank you for sharing all this amazing information.
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Awesome instructions. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Very helpful video. One suggestion is for an index for each procedure which would be very useful for future referencing the video.
Thanks so much for the really informative video!
Yooooo I cant remember the last time I'd seen a tuner like that haha
Thanks for the info!
Great video! I bought an Epiphone LP Custom Pro from the original owner. He never used it, so i only had to make very minor adjustments. But thanks to this video, i know how to perform a guitar setup without relying on anyone 🤘 so the only thing now, is i hear fret buzz whenever i bend on the 19th or 20th fret on all strings. Got any videos on how to fix? Thanks! 🙏
Nice Vid Bro Verry Informative ,Nice guitar too Cheers
Thanks! Glad you liked the video and the guitar!
great video.... the tailpiece for you has to be absolutely symmetrical, that is to say exactly the same height in the two pivots?
So... the whole your adjusting and tuning you leave the capo on? I thought you only attach it when you measure the string height and you have to take it back off everytime you tune each string.. so everytime your adjusting the truss rod do you need to take it back off? Or does the capo stay on whole time..
The capo is just for measuring. You put it, measure, then take it and proceed to the adjustment needed, repeat until the desired relief value and voila
@@InspiringTracks ok i watched your vid couple more times now I understand a lot better thank you. I got everything in tune and on the 12th too perfectly. My strings height is really high still but I don’t want it to vibrate soo badly when strumming. Prob truss rod relief. Now I just need to adjust the pickup height and check my post on humbuckers make sure there even, tighten down back saddle. And I think that much as I can do for now. And I still got another 1 to go after this done. This best video I found on how to set up a les paul properly thanks man..
Hi, Excellent instructional video. Well Done. Take Care and Keep Safe. Best Wishes, David
Thanks, glad you liked the video! Keep safe!
Love this video, but my only concern is wouldn’t the intonation of the strings be done first? I feel like that the tailpiece and bridge being adjusted would affect the strings actions (raising or lowering the string) or am I wrong?
Awesome video. Thanks for the info!
I'm glad you liked it!!
That is one happy SG! Amazing vid thanks!
Thanks so much for this, brand new to guitars and tuning, awesome video!
Happy to help! Cheers!!!