ALL of you complainers are apparently not old enough to remember the quality of guitars made during the 1950s into the 1960s and beyond or you'd not be making such silly comments. The product quality has improved so much over the years that in probably 98 out of 100 guitars made by Gibson, nothing will be needed out of the box beyond adjusting the action a bit, and that could be depending on how long it had been stored before being sold and what kind of conditions it was stored in. On the old guitars, not only did you need to do an action adjustment, many times the tuners were of poor inconsistent quality, which is how Grover machines became so popular, they were just far better than stock. Same with pickups, not consistent from ax to ax, sometimes not matched in the same ax, with one hotter than the other, leaving you with a puzzle to figure out how to get them to sound at equal volume. Fret jobs were inconsistent, more hand work didn't mean better quality, and what's still being done by hand today was done back then, but today they start with an ax that needs less attention by the time it gets to the final assemblers. Yes, there are still a few bad ones slip through, sometimes an entire line has problems for some reason, it took 4 tries for them get me a well-made ES-137 C in the mid-2000s, but I did finally get one. There was a problem with the neck sets on the first 3, something hard to spot at first, which is why I'd taken one home with that problem. So yes, things happen, but over the years I know for a fact these guitars are now more consistently good than 50-70 years ago, and fewer parts need upgrading to have the perfect ax. It's too bad current Gibson ownership and management has gone off the deep end with too many models, bad dealer treatment, expansion into too many other areas having nothing to do with guitars, and any number of mistakes that have nothing to do with the guitars or the craftspeople making them, and if they go under for the 3rd time (or is it 4th?), they'll keep going, and maybe be better than ever. Depends on who does what, when whatever is done with the refinancing. Regardless, I'm an old man now, I've had Gibson guitars since the 1960s, and I still have my 5 Gibson guitars I love today, and they're all really great ones, too. Good luck finding any better...
@Zeek Duff they obviously don't play guitar for a living. if they did, they'd be spending the thousands of dollars to play it. same as tools - if you don't use them for a living, you go to harbor freight and buy a wrench set for $5. if one breaks, it's no big deal. and then you laugh at someone paying $100 for a set. but the person that pays $100 needs it for something, and can't afford to have one break. there's another video of the epiphone factory. these same people are over there fawning over the factory. they don't realize that the epis are good for one thing, and the gibsons are good for something else. it has to be "oh, epis are better, and buying a gibson is stupid." but whatever. i love my gibson, and they obviously don't know anything about it. they couldn't possibly rock on, zeek!
FYI. I bought a 2018 SG special. It came with 2 dead gibson deluxe tuners (replaced with grover deluxe). The block inlays are about 1/8 inch high. The holly on the headstock is 1/4 off center - yeah, really. The mat finish is very inconstant, like the sprayer fell asleep on a few spots and let it fly. The input jack contacts the back service plate making pops and cracks as you play. The fretboard is 100% perfect. Robots do that part. Gibson hires dogs to make guitars. At least they do for the SG special! SN 180039476 I still love that guitar and would kill anyone who tried to take it away. My 97 les paul special has 6 tuners all at different angles, but they work and this guitar will never leave me.
crush537 - It appears you got one of the 2% that leaves the line in poor condition, it happens. But, I just noticed you chose one with a "Matt Finish" and that leads me to think the builders treated it as not one of their high-end axes, so just get it through the line and outa there. Granted, they should all be treated in the same manner, but these people are human and prone to having certain feelings and pride in their work. If they feel there is no pride in a given model to begin with, they're likely to be less careful than they would on a "common," but glossy SG Standard.for example. I'm also gonna assume you ordered it online, and never saw it until it was at your crib. Otherwise, why would you have taken it home with so many obvious problems? Like I said, things happen to certain lines anyway, like the ES-137 Customs I went through, but those all had a hard to spot neck set issue, all were either not tight, crooked, or the finish was cracked at the joint and would eventually allow moisture to affect the set, so they all got sent back for replacement. That was a first for me, and I haven't had a problem since. I did have a J-185 EC I bought online arrive with a broken headstock, quickly got a replacement from the store (Sam Ash) no problem, then 5 years later, I broke it by knocking it over while it was locked in a stand from behind, so it landed squarely on the end of the headstock. I glued it myself about 4 weeks ago and with a little more work, the repair will be invisible. I just put strings on it the other day to make sure it holds, and it seems just fine. Is that the result of a bad neck-headstock design? No, I don't think so, they'll all break if not handled carefully, even Fender guitars or any name-brand, it's just necessary to have that tilt that makes for a weak spot on the neck, every good ax has it. Anyway, I'm glad you finally got exactly what you wanted, and I still think you went through less than you would've in 1958, when SGs simply would not stay in tune. Gibson almost stopped making them because of that, and Les Paul insisted they remove his name from that model line. It was a serious issue that was eventually solved, but I don't know how but they solved it. So, enjoy your ax, and one day, you're gonna want another one, too. That's just the way it is, we can't ever have too many guitars!!! 😉
Thanks Zeek. I never had a problem with any of my Gibsons. I've only been able to afford to buy them recently, since 2015. Most of them are financed, but that's the only way i could get 'em. And they're worth every penny. I just bought a 2018 Firebird as it was on sale and the quality control is through the roof. Its such a beautiful guitar in every way. It makes me want to play and play. I've wanted a real Gibson since i was a kid. Now that I can afford them, i have absolutely no regrets. Rock on!
Preface- I'm a life-long musician in the busiest band in our state. A year ago I bought a 2016 Gib LP Standard. This was the "core model".. it was "plek'd"- computer perfect. Etc... Well I got it. Action was really high. Intonation was way off. Pickup height was way off. So took it in to my guitar guy. Spent $200- intonation was set, pickup height and action set. Replaced synthetic corian/tusq/whatever you call it nut with a natural bone one. Night and day difference. I love it. It's everything a good American Gibby should be. But why didn't the factory do that? Get your act together Henry- we Americans will pay for good American quality. But don't ignore the small things- they'll burn you
@bill little as a life-long musician, you must be used to having your guitar set-up after buying it. having a guitar set-up "from the factory" is a more recent thing. that's why sweetwater made a name for themselves by providing the service. as a matter of fact, you can buy a guitar that was already set-up, and still need to have it set-up. that's because the feel is a very personal thing. what i like may not be what you like, etc
I got a new SG in 2006 it would not stay in tune it had to be adjusted and reset,and after about one year the toggle switch had to be replaced. 1,200.00 guitar REALLY. 2013 American Standard Strat no issues. Next guitar purchase will be PRS
mojo something I noticed: you commented on nearly every post here that had a description of Gibson quality not being perfect. If bill_little’s new guitar which I’m sure he paid for or is paying for, came with QC problems requiring $200 worth of adjustments, problems which according to the video if you watched it shouldn’t be leaving the factory, then who the fk are you to question his comments here about his customer experiences and his expectations which, again, according to Gibson’s chief luthier in what we heard in the video is indeed matching what bill_little seems to expect. Probably bill_little should have not accepted the guitar or returned it, instead of paying someone local to do the QC work on it.
It's really great the work that you guys have been doing since day one and very great to open up a tour inside the factory to show us here through TH-cam, but when I have money to buy a real American Gibson, I'll choose a Custom Shop!!
looks like an awesome Factory and I'm glad to see so many people employed. I see a lot of guys criticizing the process but it looks to me like a lot of it is done by hand especially the Precision work. I've only owned 2 Gibson Les Pauls and 1sg but I was really happy with the quality and sound. hands down well worth the cash... don't buy Chinese cheep junk guitars
T, I agree. I bought a new 2013 Gibson Firebird V and it was very well made. Other than a few minor personal adjustments it played like a dream. I also agree when you buy Chinese guitars you get shitty Chinese made garbage! However one thing that bugs me is whether these purported quality problems are true or not why hasn't Gibson's CEO addressed them!? Its almost like he just sat back, blew them off and in doing so by default has given Gibson a bad rap. I've heard the main problems have been finish issues, fret leveling and intonation problems. Personally I have never seen any of these purported quality problems myself and I have played a lot of new Gibsons over the past 20 years. Have you seen any?
I just have taken the tours for Gibson USA and Epiphone China. Both fit my humble opinion of high quality. I'll buy the model Sheritan II from a friend whose apartment is bursting with Epi and Gibson gear! Thanks for the posts! Musically yours, RainPlaysMusic
Here we have one of the biggest names in guitar, with huge history and respect showing us how they now mass produce this shit they churn out by people on so many an hour, whilst still hanging onto the name and respect earned over the years. Well fellas I now see it for real and it seems China manufacturing takes better care of production. I see now no difference between a Gibson and a cheap guitar from toys r us. Instruments are loved and looked after over many years. The player growing with the instrument. Little did I realise it was slapped together like this. When I saw the guy sanding the neck with fretboard attached I nearly cried. Mass produced shit. Quality has left the building !!! Thanks for the insight
@@mojobonbon dude i got news for you, the new Epiphones are exceeding Gibson quality. I have a 2018 Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus & it's flawless. It ALSO comes stock with Gibson '57 Humbuckers, Mallory pots, Switchcraft USA pickup selector switch, Grover 18:1 locking tuners, AAA flamed maple top & an Epiphone hard shell case all for $849. I've put it head to head with a few Gibson Les Pauls & it matched or exceeded them in every way. No bullshit.
Watch 3:17 ..."you can see how efficiently he applies the glue".....and the Craftsman is maybe thinking: " Shut da fuck up, I´m doin this bullshit Work 10 Hours every day" ...seems to me the guy love the Words ´efficiently` and ´operation´...well...it reminds me on Charlie Chaplins Movie ´Modern Times´.....I´m pretty sure they telled him "eh we´re haveing a Camera Team in the Factory, please wear our great safety Shirt! And be fucking proud you got it!!....so sad....
Did I just miss it - when is the serial number applied? The Gibson serial number has a specific date on it, yet it's appears to be covered in lacquer. So it can't be really be the day it left the factory, right?
@Mike Powell it doesn't matter how many factory tours you watch. one is better or worse than the other because of how it comes out. and if you don't care enough about playing guitar to buy one that's worth playing, maybe you shouldn't worry if someone pays more than $300 for their instrument. my gibson cost less than $1000, and i wouldn't trade it for any chinese epiphone
My Les Paul Limited Edition was my last guitar! It ate my savings account! But, I replenished it, and got a Fender Stratocaster and Taylor CE114, the cheapest one they had, and it was still $700! Same as the Strat! Les was 4 times that! Thought my wife was gonna kill me! Now I’m just refitting cheapies! They sound great and play great! Just have to be CAREFUL picking them out, for neck straightness, and certain body characteristics. No hollow bodies though. I can’t work through those “F” holes!
You're not alone. LOL. I just bought a Gibson Parlor... cost me a pretty penny but it was a price reduced sale. I'm sure in a few years that guitar will be double its current value. Gibson, in my opinion, makes the best guitars. There is truly something special about playing a Gibson guitar. Fender is great. I just love American made instruments. They truly are the best.
64x2 yes I payed attention. The guy said they used different numbers of woods for certain grades and models of the guitar. He never said they used 4 pieces on a Gibson Les Paul.
Between Gibson and Epiphone plants workforces are the same, Gibson has more cost because it's pride (American-made), premium pickups, premium tuners/machine-heads, premium pins, saddle, historic value, rarity of woods, taxes, very high demands from USA to Worldwide, and the suffering efforts from american-made instruments that is why Gibson is expensive, and of course, the branding logo of "Gibson" adds the cost. Finally, if any Epiphone guitar would be made in the USA facility it will apply the same thing on Epiphone american made guitars, just like Epiphone USA Casino models.
Had a les paul 1973 gold top played well beautiful guitar gibson are like any guitar companies turn out good ones and bad ones must make hundreds a week looks like mass production must get boring i make English horse saddles and we do everything our selfs and more skilled looks like theve got no interest in what they are doing why when fitting neck he only shaves the one side instead of doing both sides to get in middle of body after all that if you drop on a good one they play great and sound some times over priced by paying for a old name lots of great companies now not like years ago been playing a leverson blade rh4 now for years and plays great and well made
En serio no os da vergüenza demostrar aa gente que las fábricais como rosquillas o galletas? Gibson se le ha olvidado la artesanía de sus comienzos solo importanta el dinero , una pena
I smile lots at work I am a cnc operator, maintenance and programmer for lasers and water cutting machines. I like my job and pay and I only have a grade 8 education.
READ>>> Gibson Brands, Inc. Gibson: Founded in 1894 by Orville Gibson in Kalamazoo, Michigan, incorporated in 1902 by five Kalamazoo businessmen; became leading maker of mandolins, banjos, archtop guitars, flat top top guitars, electric guitars and basses; acquired by Chicago Musical Instrument Co. in 1944, by ECL (renamed Norlin) in 1970, by current owners Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman in 1986; Gibson-branded products are made at various U.S. facilities. Baldwin: Founded in Cincinnati by D.H. Baldwin as a music store in 1862; first vertical (upright) pianos made in 1890, first grands in 1895; became leading American piano maker; played by Liberace, Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Bruce Hornsby; acquired by Gibson in Nov. 2001; pianos made in Trumann and Conway, Arkansas. Cakewalk: Develops computer software for recording and making music. Products include award-winning digital audio workstations for PC, fully-integrated music making software and recording hardware, and innovative soft-synth virtual instruments for PC and Mac. Cerwin-Vega!: A manufacturing company that produces professional audio components, home audio speakers, and car audio components. Dobro®: Founded in 1928 in Los Angeles by John Dopyera and his brothers, brand name derived from DOpyera BROthers; made resonator guitars with single aluminum amplifying cone, also one of the earliest electric guitars (in 1933); merged with National in 1932 to become the National-Dobro company, then Valco in 1943; brand not used by Valco after World War II but resonator guitars made by the Dopyera brothers under various brands; brand name revived by Dopyeras in 1964; rights sold to Semie Moseley in 1966; brand name reacquired by Dopyera family, dba Original Musical Instrument Co., in 1970, based in Huntington Beach, CA; acquired by Gibson in 1993 and moved to Nashville in late 1997 as part of new Original Acoustic Instruments division; made since 2000 in Nashville. Epiphone: Roots to instruments made in Greece as early as 1873 by Anastasios Stathopoulo, who moved to New York in 1903 and made mandolins; House of Stathopoulo brand used by his sons beginning in 1917; Epiphone name (derived from oldest son Epaminondas) introduced on banjos in 1924; became Epiphone Banjo Corporation in 1928; leading maker of banjos in 1920s, then Gibson's foremost competition in guitar market of the 1930s; never recovered after death of Epi in 1943 and acquired by CMI, Gibson's parent company in 1957; new line of guitars made in Kalamazoo introduced in 1958 as "second line" available to non-Gibson dealers; production moved in 1970 to Japan, then Korea and other overseas sources (with occasional special models made in USA); currently acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric basses, mandolins, banjos and strings, plus Electar amplifiers. Esoteric: A high-end audio video brand, focusing on components of higher value, while adding amplifiers into the product line. Integra: A subdivision of the Japanese manufacturer Onkyo, making a complete line of electronics consisting of home theater receivers or AV receiver, CD player, DVD player and Blu-ray player. It is a well known brand for custom residential installation industry and integrates well with home automation systems major brands where the name "Integra" comes from which was meant to say integration and fusion. Kramer: Founded in 1976, best known for electric solidbody guitars (played by Edward Van Halen); bankrupt in 1990, revived in 1995, acquired by Gibson in 1996; current line includes electrics, acoustics and gear, made overseas since 1998. KRK Systems: KRK Systems, a US manufacturer of professional audio speakers and equipment. Maestro: Electronic effects units in the 1960s and '70s, revived in the 1990s. Onkyo: Onkyo Corporation is a Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, specializing in home cinema and audio equipment including receivers and surround sound speakers. Stanton: Stanton Magnetics is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for club, mobile DJs and turntablists. The company’s product range includes turntables, high-performance cartridges, CD players, DJ mixers, accessories and the innovative SC System Controller products. Steinberger: Founded by Ned Steinberger; best known for basses (introduced in 1980) with rectangular body, headless design and carbon-fiber materials; acquired by Gibson in 1996; made overseas since 1998. TASCAM: The professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has been a pioneer in home recording and post-production whose products are relied upon by home users and professionals around the world. TEAC: The largest subsidiary of Tokyo-based TEAC Corporation, a billion-dollar global corporation and a world leader in recording technology for over five decades. From simple magnetic recording devices to sophisticated digital and optical equipment to CD and DVD Printers, TEAC has created a wide variety of innovative products for creating and enjoying music, as well as disc printing, publishing, industrial and aerospace applications. Tobias: Founded as custom bass shop by Mike Tobias in Orlando in 1977; to various locations in California, 1980-89; acquired by Gibson 1990 and continued as a high-end bass maker; production moved to Nashville late 1992; made overseas; made in Conway, Arkansas, beginning in 2003.
I wouldn't call luthiers people making electrical guitars. They are great masters of course but that's totally else than handmaking an acoustic instrument .
The Gibson Guitar side of the company is solid. It's the other "dead weight"_ companies. You say what ?? other companies??? Yea. Gibson Brands, inc has a ton of other companies. That is where the loses are. And they will restructure.
Argh watch the fret board edge trim. It keeps slipping is this a ‘skilled operative’ or a 5 year old.???. The polishing and way they chuck them around is boarding on satanic. Reputation destroyed 😖
All of those production line jobs look really boring. The QC guys (no women?) had to work their way up through all those tedious factory jobs, not surprised QC sucks, nobody with a brain would wanna stay there so long. Plus final QC standards are set by management, not labor. Moral gets killed. Why I buy a Gibson over an Epiphone; for me it's all about the wood and finish, prefer the thin worn finishes and weight reduced LPs. Not available from Epiphone. Why I'd buy an Epiphone over a Gibson; I love the dark Epiphone sound, Gibsons can get kinda airy and brittle.
@Gitar Hobim a bunch of trolls in the comments who love epis, and downplay the gibsons because they didn't plunk down the extra cash to get one. sour grapes
Yamaha and Ibanez factory in Indonesia are way more advanced than this, and the employees seem to be more diligent and organised, wearing uniform. sure they made cheap product because they use low quality woods and not allowed to make high end model instead all high end series are made in factory in Japan. you paid Gibson made in USA for its name only.
@Par Min your definition of "advanced" must be different from mine. i paid for my gibson because it's awesome! and yes, the name helps. but i don't mind the yamaha or ibanez name, so you lost me there
Ok, i do apologize for it, my definition of advanced is high tech machinery and reliable products. overall Gibson and related product are legend, but still you paid Gibson made in USA >50% only for its name.
This guys voice is really annoying. On another note.....to all the "haters" on here......if you don't like Gibson, then don't buy Gibson. EVERY manufacturer of ANYTHING, in this day and age, MUST use some of the techniques and machinery of mass production, shown here, or go out of business. Also, to those haters, does your mom know you're on the internet?
migliaia di dollari per strumenti fatti effettivamente a macchina,,,,,,,,,,,,,non va cosi. io amo Gibson ,ma pago per uno strumento pregiato non per uno da "catena"!!!!!!!
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ALL of you complainers are apparently not old enough to remember the quality of guitars made during the 1950s into the 1960s and beyond or you'd not be making such silly comments. The product quality has improved so much over the years that in probably 98 out of 100 guitars made by Gibson, nothing will be needed out of the box beyond adjusting the action a bit, and that could be depending on how long it had been stored before being sold and what kind of conditions it was stored in. On the old guitars, not only did you need to do an action adjustment, many times the tuners were of poor inconsistent quality, which is how Grover machines became so popular, they were just far better than stock. Same with pickups, not consistent from ax to ax, sometimes not matched in the same ax, with one hotter than the other, leaving you with a puzzle to figure out how to get them to sound at equal volume. Fret jobs were inconsistent, more hand work didn't mean better quality, and what's still being done by hand today was done back then, but today they start with an ax that needs less attention by the time it gets to the final assemblers. Yes, there are still a few bad ones slip through, sometimes an entire line has problems for some reason, it took 4 tries for them get me a well-made ES-137 C in the mid-2000s, but I did finally get one. There was a problem with the neck sets on the first 3, something hard to spot at first, which is why I'd taken one home with that problem. So yes, things happen, but over the years I know for a fact these guitars are now more consistently good than 50-70 years ago, and fewer parts need upgrading to have the perfect ax. It's too bad current Gibson ownership and management has gone off the deep end with too many models, bad dealer treatment, expansion into too many other areas having nothing to do with guitars, and any number of mistakes that have nothing to do with the guitars or the craftspeople making them, and if they go under for the 3rd time (or is it 4th?), they'll keep going, and maybe be better than ever. Depends on who does what, when whatever is done with the refinancing. Regardless, I'm an old man now, I've had Gibson guitars since the 1960s, and I still have my 5 Gibson guitars I love today, and they're all really great ones, too. Good luck finding any better...
@Zeek Duff
they obviously don't play guitar for a living. if they did, they'd be spending the thousands of dollars to play it. same as tools - if you don't use them for a living, you go to harbor freight and buy a wrench set for $5. if one breaks, it's no big deal. and then you laugh at someone paying $100 for a set. but the person that pays $100 needs it for something, and can't afford to have one break.
there's another video of the epiphone factory. these same people are over there fawning over the factory. they don't realize that the epis are good for one thing, and the gibsons are good for something else. it has to be "oh, epis are better, and buying a gibson is stupid."
but whatever. i love my gibson, and they obviously don't know anything about it. they couldn't possibly
rock on, zeek!
mojo something - Good analogy man, thanks and well said!!!
FYI. I bought a 2018 SG special. It came with 2 dead gibson deluxe tuners (replaced with grover deluxe). The block inlays are about 1/8 inch high. The holly on the headstock is 1/4 off center - yeah, really. The mat finish is very inconstant, like the sprayer fell asleep on a few spots and let it fly. The input jack contacts the back service plate making pops and cracks as you play.
The fretboard is 100% perfect. Robots do that part. Gibson hires dogs to make guitars. At least they do for the SG special! SN 180039476
I still love that guitar and would kill anyone who tried to take it away.
My 97 les paul special has 6 tuners all at different angles, but they work and this guitar will never leave me.
crush537 - It appears you got one of the 2% that leaves the line in poor condition, it happens. But, I just noticed you chose one with a "Matt Finish" and that leads me to think the builders treated it as not one of their high-end axes, so just get it through the line and outa there. Granted, they should all be treated in the same manner, but these people are human and prone to having certain feelings and pride in their work. If they feel there is no pride in a given model to begin with, they're likely to be less careful than they would on a "common," but glossy SG Standard.for example. I'm also gonna assume you ordered it online, and never saw it until it was at your crib. Otherwise, why would you have taken it home with so many obvious problems? Like I said, things happen to certain lines anyway, like the ES-137 Customs I went through, but those all had a hard to spot neck set issue, all were either not tight, crooked, or the finish was cracked at the joint and would eventually allow moisture to affect the set, so they all got sent back for replacement. That was a first for me, and I haven't had a problem since. I did have a J-185 EC I bought online arrive with a broken headstock, quickly got a replacement from the store (Sam Ash) no problem, then 5 years later, I broke it by knocking it over while it was locked in a stand from behind, so it landed squarely on the end of the headstock. I glued it myself about 4 weeks ago and with a little more work, the repair will be invisible. I just put strings on it the other day to make sure it holds, and it seems just fine. Is that the result of a bad neck-headstock design? No, I don't think so, they'll all break if not handled carefully, even Fender guitars or any name-brand, it's just necessary to have that tilt that makes for a weak spot on the neck, every good ax has it. Anyway, I'm glad you finally got exactly what you wanted, and I still think you went through less than you would've in 1958, when SGs simply would not stay in tune. Gibson almost stopped making them because of that, and Les Paul insisted they remove his name from that model line. It was a serious issue that was eventually solved, but I don't know how but they solved it. So, enjoy your ax, and one day, you're gonna want another one, too. That's just the way it is, we can't ever have too many guitars!!! 😉
Thanks Zeek. I never had a problem with any of my Gibsons. I've only been able to afford to buy them recently, since 2015. Most of them are financed, but that's the only way i could get 'em. And they're worth every penny. I just bought a 2018 Firebird as it was on sale and the quality control is through the roof. Its such a beautiful guitar in every way. It makes me want to play and play. I've wanted a real Gibson since i was a kid. Now that I can afford them, i have absolutely no regrets. Rock on!
この間レスポールスタンダード60sを買いました。
こうして製作過程を観ると大切にしようと改めて思いますね😃
So, she's the one that fucks up the binding. Nice.
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My favorite guitars.... GIBSON!!! Just a gorgeous sounding and playing Made in America instrument.
Gibson's are my favourite electric guitars. I've owned 5 in my life, including my present Custom Shop 2006 ES-335Y Block Inlay model (Ice Tea finish).
Preface- I'm a life-long musician in the busiest band in our state. A year ago I bought a 2016 Gib LP Standard. This was the "core model".. it was "plek'd"- computer perfect. Etc... Well I got it. Action was really high. Intonation was way off. Pickup height was way off. So took it in to my guitar guy. Spent $200- intonation was set, pickup height and action set. Replaced synthetic corian/tusq/whatever you call it nut with a natural bone one. Night and day difference. I love it. It's everything a good American Gibby should be. But why didn't the factory do that? Get your act together Henry- we Americans will pay for good American quality. But don't ignore the small things- they'll burn you
@bill little
as a life-long musician, you must be used to having your guitar set-up after buying it. having a guitar set-up "from the factory" is a more recent thing. that's why sweetwater made a name for themselves by providing the service. as a matter of fact, you can buy a guitar that was already set-up, and still need to have it set-up. that's because the feel is a very personal thing. what i like may not be what you like, etc
I got a new SG in 2006 it would not stay in tune it had to be adjusted and reset,and after about one year the toggle switch had to be replaced. 1,200.00 guitar REALLY. 2013 American Standard Strat no issues. Next guitar purchase will be PRS
mojo something I noticed: you commented on nearly every post here that had a description of Gibson quality not being perfect. If bill_little’s new guitar which I’m sure he paid for or is paying for, came with QC problems requiring $200 worth of adjustments, problems which according to the video if you watched it shouldn’t be leaving the factory, then who the fk are you to question his comments here about his customer experiences and his expectations which, again, according to Gibson’s chief luthier in what we heard in the video is indeed matching what bill_little seems to expect. Probably bill_little should have not accepted the guitar or returned it, instead of paying someone local to do the QC work on it.
Heck I do all that setting up for free but for you, $150
It's kinda cool to see where my baby was born.
It's really great the work that you guys have been doing since day one and very great to open up a tour inside the factory to show us here through TH-cam, but when I have money to buy a real American Gibson, I'll choose a Custom Shop!!
@Technicolor Dream Suite
the quality of my gibson is awful? wow, i couldn't tell by how it feels and sounds.
My 2018 Gibson Les Paul is perfect. I like my Epiphones, I LOVE my Gibson.
looks like an awesome Factory and I'm glad to see so many people employed. I see a lot of guys criticizing the process but it looks to me like a lot of it is done by hand especially the Precision work. I've only owned 2 Gibson Les Pauls and 1sg but I was really happy with the quality and sound. hands down well worth the cash... don't buy Chinese cheep junk guitars
T, I agree. I bought a new 2013 Gibson Firebird V and it was very well made. Other than a few minor personal adjustments it played like a dream. I also agree when you buy Chinese guitars you get shitty Chinese made garbage!
However one thing that bugs me is whether these purported quality problems are true or not why hasn't Gibson's CEO addressed them!? Its almost like he just sat back, blew them off and in doing so by default has given Gibson a bad rap. I've heard the main problems have been finish issues, fret leveling and intonation problems. Personally I have never seen any of these purported quality problems myself and I have played a lot of new Gibsons over the past 20 years. Have you seen any?
Visited the Gibsone plan 3 times when it was located at the original factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
My 2017 goldtop Classic is perfect...sorry haters!!! Better than my 2003 standard...😁
@Rammoshe Not True. ESP Indonesia is lower quality. With some adjustments gibson guitars are awesome.
I love seeing the craftsmanship that goes into an American classic. Heartfelt thumbs up boys and girls, you make us proud.
the guitar of my dream GIBSON les paul,,love it very much😍😍💗💗💗
Picked up a 2010 Gibson Les Paul Studio alpine white, gold hardware. dark ebony fret board and the straightest neck that i have ever seen.
Gibson are fine guitars. But should never live in a gig bag
Instablaster...
nice tour. been making noise on a 6 string, since 1981, but aint never gotta own a real Les Paul yet. one of these days.
This is 2016 factory visit. Does it means all gibson les paul product (including faded & tribute model) are been pleked?
I wonder if any of the final inspection guys ever sub in the line whenever someone calls in sick!
Love my LP Standard.
I hate that they took away the Nashville tour. I would have loved to see it in person
I just have taken the tours for Gibson USA and Epiphone China. Both fit my humble opinion of high quality. I'll buy the model Sheritan II from a friend whose apartment is bursting with Epi and Gibson gear! Thanks for the posts! Musically yours, RainPlaysMusic
A lot of precision work but the binding scraping is really impressive!
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Here we have one of the biggest names in guitar, with huge history and respect showing us how they now mass produce this shit they churn out by people on so many an hour, whilst still hanging onto the name and respect earned over the years. Well fellas I now see it for real and it seems China manufacturing takes better care of production. I see now no difference between a Gibson and a cheap guitar from toys r us. Instruments are loved and looked after over many years. The player growing with the instrument. Little did I realise it was slapped together like this. When I saw the guy sanding the neck with fretboard attached I nearly cried. Mass produced shit. Quality has left the building !!! Thanks for the insight
@MARK HAWTHORNE
said someone who plays an epi and came here to troll to make himself feel better for not having a better quality instrument
Thats why the custom shop exist, but then again whos got 5 to 10k laying around to spend on a les paul lol would be a dream though
No thanks Gibson ill take Epiphone over you all day long..
@@BlueberryStinkFinger62 You wouldn't say that if you could afford one. Then again maybe your not a serious guitarist, in that case that would be ok.
@@mojobonbon dude i got news for you, the new Epiphones are exceeding Gibson quality. I have a 2018 Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus & it's flawless. It ALSO comes stock with Gibson '57 Humbuckers, Mallory pots, Switchcraft USA pickup selector switch, Grover 18:1 locking tuners, AAA flamed maple top & an Epiphone hard shell case all for $849. I've put it head to head with a few Gibson Les Pauls & it matched or exceeded them in every way. No bullshit.
聞き取りやすい英語だなぁ
Very cool video. Thanks for sharing
I own an L5 and I would like to watch how L5s are made. If you already have a link please share it here. Thanks!!!
They don't build them anymore.
Why don’t you quite using Richlite and G Force ( Istine ) ....
has anyone counted how many times the guy said the word "operation"? my god...
highly skilled operation
Watch 3:17 ..."you can see how efficiently he applies the glue".....and the Craftsman is maybe thinking: " Shut da fuck up, I´m doin this bullshit Work 10 Hours every day" ...seems to me the guy love the Words ´efficiently` and ´operation´...well...it reminds me on Charlie Chaplins Movie ´Modern Times´.....I´m pretty sure they telled him "eh we´re haveing a Camera Team in the Factory, please wear our great safety Shirt! And be fucking proud you got it!!....so sad....
Safety is our best tune.
Did I just miss it - when is the serial number applied? The Gibson serial number has a specific date on it, yet it's appears to be covered in lacquer. So it can't be really be the day it left the factory, right?
2016年製のレスポール買ったから、ここで俺のギターが造られたのか...とワクワクする。
How much curly maple will you waste in 2021. Sold body les paula should be made with oak or lesser woods. ,Ash,or poplar,etc.
well jim i,d buy another gibson if you would make them like they use to be
New drinking game: Have a shot every time he says "highly skilled"
Vladi. Lol
I gotta say, I was more impressed with the Heritage plant tour.
So when they scrape the binding, is that purely to remove paint etc or does it need levelling too? ie: would it still need doing if it wasn't painted?
This reminded me of "How exactly is a plumbus made"? on Rick and Morty !
wow now wanted a gibson!!!!
Have to say my les paul classic 2021 is perfect ,
😲Gibson my favorite guitar👍
Jack QCed my 2016 SG Special.
master fender craftsman!!
if you have watched enough factory tours this is no better then a chiness epiphone but its over 3000 dollars
@Mike Powell
it doesn't matter how many factory tours you watch. one is better or worse than the other because of how it comes out. and if you don't care enough about playing guitar to buy one that's worth playing, maybe you shouldn't worry if someone pays more than $300 for their instrument. my gibson cost less than $1000, and i wouldn't trade it for any chinese epiphone
Can anyone identify all the guitars shown in the corridor, on the beginning of the Bryan Adams/DHL advert?
Amazing! 👍🏻🎸
This guy seems know every step very well.
Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!!!
I like gibson les paul...!
I wondered why Gibson is Expensive,,,,,,,, my all doubts are cleared here........
My Les Paul Limited Edition was my last guitar! It ate my savings account! But, I replenished it, and got a Fender Stratocaster and Taylor CE114, the cheapest one they had, and it was still $700! Same as the Strat! Les was 4 times that! Thought my wife was gonna kill me! Now I’m just refitting cheapies! They sound great and play great! Just have to be CAREFUL picking them out, for neck straightness, and certain body characteristics. No hollow bodies though. I can’t work through those “F” holes!
You're not alone. LOL. I just bought a Gibson Parlor... cost me a pretty penny but it was a price reduced sale. I'm sure in a few years that guitar will be double its current value. Gibson, in my opinion, makes the best guitars. There is truly something special about playing a Gibson guitar. Fender is great. I just love American made instruments. They truly are the best.
Todas maravilhosas....
"🇺🇸MAKING AMERICAN GUITARIST GREAT AGAIN ONE PLAYER AT A TIME🇺🇸"
1個くらい分けてくれても…ね？
After seeing who works there I wonder if I am better off with an Orville or Tokai XD
2:37 to 2:34 Oh my gosh!!!!!! (0.0) Four pieces in a Gibson Les Paul, maybe for Tribute, Melody and Studio?; What's going on with gibson?!!!!
He never said the 4 pieces were for a Les Paul... Maybe you should pay attention instead of jumping to conclusions
lol, review the video again, and pay attention, thanks.
64x2 yes I payed attention. The guy said they used different numbers of woods for certain grades and models of the guitar. He never said they used 4 pieces on a Gibson Les Paul.
64x2 6
Who said scientifically that a four pieces body sounds bad?
can i order from you
i like gibson .,
So it's just like the epiphone plant.
Between Gibson and Epiphone plants workforces are the same, Gibson has more cost because it's pride (American-made), premium pickups, premium tuners/machine-heads, premium pins, saddle, historic value, rarity of woods, taxes, very high demands from USA to Worldwide, and the suffering efforts from american-made instruments that is why Gibson is expensive, and of course, the branding logo of "Gibson" adds the cost. Finally, if any Epiphone guitar would be made in the USA facility it will apply the same thing on Epiphone american made guitars, just like Epiphone USA Casino models.
Had a les paul 1973 gold top played well beautiful guitar gibson are like any guitar companies turn out good ones and bad ones must make hundreds a week looks like mass production must get boring i make English horse saddles and we do everything our selfs and more skilled looks like theve got no interest in what they are doing why when fitting neck he only shaves the one side instead of doing both sides to get in middle of body after all that if you drop on a good one they play great and sound some times over priced by paying for a old name lots of great companies now not like years ago been playing a leverson blade rh4 now for years and plays great and well made
An American made Gibson should Never be put in a !!GIGBAG!!
Amen!
Fuck Gibson and their shit overpriced quality lately!!!!
En serio no os da vergüenza demostrar aa gente que las fábricais como rosquillas o galletas? Gibson se le ha olvidado la artesanía de sus comienzos solo importanta el dinero , una pena
ATTEND, C'EST GIBSON FACTORY À TAÏWAN 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃🔩🔩⛏⛏🔨🛠🛠💩💩💩💩😃
you notice only one person working there is smiling?
The only one's I know smile at work are strippers... and just because they have to.
I smile lots at work I am a cnc operator, maintenance and programmer for lasers and water cutting machines. I like my job and pay and I only have a grade 8 education.
They went out for (strings) at break time...
awesome
Круто ! Ничего не скажешь , американцы по технологиям молодцы.Мечтал на таких гитарах играть.
これだけのことやってるのにとんでもない粗悪品が出回るのは残念な話です。
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Gibson Brands, Inc.
Gibson: Founded in 1894 by Orville Gibson in Kalamazoo, Michigan, incorporated in 1902 by five Kalamazoo businessmen; became leading maker of mandolins, banjos, archtop guitars, flat top top guitars, electric guitars and basses; acquired by Chicago Musical Instrument Co. in 1944, by ECL (renamed Norlin) in 1970, by current owners Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman in 1986; Gibson-branded products are made at various U.S. facilities.
Baldwin: Founded in Cincinnati by D.H. Baldwin as a music store in 1862; first vertical (upright) pianos made in 1890, first grands in 1895; became leading American piano maker; played by Liberace, Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Bruce Hornsby; acquired by Gibson in Nov. 2001; pianos made in Trumann and Conway, Arkansas.
Cakewalk: Develops computer software for recording and making music. Products include award-winning digital audio workstations for PC, fully-integrated music making software and recording hardware, and innovative soft-synth virtual instruments for PC and Mac.
Cerwin-Vega!: A manufacturing company that produces professional audio components, home audio speakers, and car audio components.
Dobro®: Founded in 1928 in Los Angeles by John Dopyera and his brothers, brand name derived from DOpyera BROthers; made resonator guitars with single aluminum amplifying cone, also one of the earliest electric guitars (in 1933); merged with National in 1932 to become the National-Dobro company, then Valco in 1943; brand not used by Valco after World War II but resonator guitars made by the Dopyera brothers under various brands; brand name revived by Dopyeras in 1964; rights sold to Semie Moseley in 1966; brand name reacquired by Dopyera family, dba Original Musical Instrument Co., in 1970, based in Huntington Beach, CA; acquired by Gibson in 1993 and moved to Nashville in late 1997 as part of new Original Acoustic Instruments division; made since 2000 in Nashville.
Epiphone: Roots to instruments made in Greece as early as 1873 by Anastasios Stathopoulo, who moved to New York in 1903 and made mandolins; House of Stathopoulo brand used by his sons beginning in 1917; Epiphone name (derived from oldest son Epaminondas) introduced on banjos in 1924; became Epiphone Banjo Corporation in 1928; leading maker of banjos in 1920s, then Gibson's foremost competition in guitar market of the 1930s; never recovered after death of Epi in 1943 and acquired by CMI, Gibson's parent company in 1957; new line of guitars made in Kalamazoo introduced in 1958 as "second line" available to non-Gibson dealers; production moved in 1970 to Japan, then Korea and other overseas sources (with occasional special models made in USA); currently acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric basses, mandolins, banjos and strings, plus Electar amplifiers.
Esoteric: A high-end audio video brand, focusing on components of higher value, while adding amplifiers into the product line.
Integra: A subdivision of the Japanese manufacturer Onkyo, making a complete line of electronics consisting of home theater receivers or AV receiver, CD player, DVD player and Blu-ray player. It is a well known brand for custom residential installation industry and integrates well with home automation systems major brands where the name "Integra" comes from which was meant to say integration and fusion.
Kramer: Founded in 1976, best known for electric solidbody guitars (played by Edward Van Halen); bankrupt in 1990, revived in 1995, acquired by Gibson in 1996; current line includes electrics, acoustics and gear, made overseas since 1998.
KRK Systems: KRK Systems, a US manufacturer of professional audio speakers and equipment.
Maestro: Electronic effects units in the 1960s and '70s, revived in the 1990s.
Onkyo: Onkyo Corporation is a Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, specializing in home cinema and audio equipment including receivers and surround sound speakers.
Stanton: Stanton Magnetics is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for club, mobile DJs and turntablists. The company’s product range includes turntables, high-performance cartridges, CD players, DJ mixers, accessories and the innovative SC System Controller products.
Steinberger: Founded by Ned Steinberger; best known for basses (introduced in 1980) with rectangular body, headless design and carbon-fiber materials; acquired by Gibson in 1996; made overseas since 1998.
TASCAM: The professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has been a pioneer in home recording and post-production whose products are relied upon by home users and professionals around the world.
TEAC: The largest subsidiary of Tokyo-based TEAC Corporation, a billion-dollar global corporation and a world leader in recording technology for over five decades. From simple magnetic recording devices to sophisticated digital and optical equipment to CD and DVD Printers, TEAC has created a wide variety of innovative products for creating and enjoying music, as well as disc printing, publishing, industrial and aerospace applications.
Tobias: Founded as custom bass shop by Mike Tobias in Orlando in 1977; to various locations in California, 1980-89; acquired by Gibson 1990 and continued as a high-end bass maker; production moved to Nashville late 1992; made overseas; made in Conway, Arkansas, beginning in 2003.
Too bad that this wondereful company filed bankruptcy I am so sad !
I wouldn't call luthiers people making electrical guitars. They are great masters of course but that's totally else than handmaking an acoustic instrument .
I saw several gaps in the neck joints. They must use filler.
The Gibson Guitar side of the company is solid. It's the other "dead weight"_ companies. You say what ?? other companies??? Yea. Gibson Brands, inc has a ton of other companies. That is where the loses are. And they will restructure.
Didn’t Gibson go bankrupt?
Nice to see Santa involved. Keeps him busy for the rest of the year. When his elves are not making wooden puppets and horses they build Gibson guitars
He said heat rises 😂😂😂
great craftsman at Gibson, if you don't like this process buy a fender. teenage kids from mexico can make you one easy
8.35 Bondage,-)
what could go wrong.
Argh watch the fret board edge trim. It keeps slipping is this a ‘skilled operative’ or a 5 year old.???. The polishing and way they chuck them around is boarding on satanic. Reputation destroyed 😖
I never of heard of gibson, and i play the drum's. Lol
Funny, i didn't see any QC.
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それな（涙）
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ちょっと作るの雑すぎるよな。これはみんなフェンダー買うわけだ
@@hanger1816 これがギブソンやで
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highly skilled Gibson manufacture or crap skilled fender strat put to gather with a screwdriver and called mater craftsman lol
if I were Gibson id remove all these videos, watch the PRS factory tour video, and start again. embarrassing..
Yea embarrassing for paul reed smith, i watched one the other day, made in Indonesia and Korea , thats why i buy only gibsons made here in the usa,
Lay offs.
All of those production line jobs look really boring. The QC guys (no women?) had to work their way up through all those tedious factory jobs, not surprised QC sucks, nobody with a brain would wanna stay there so long.
Plus final QC standards are set by management, not labor. Moral gets killed.
Why I buy a Gibson over an Epiphone; for me it's all about the wood and finish, prefer the thin worn finishes and weight reduced LPs. Not available from Epiphone.
Why I'd buy an Epiphone over a Gibson; I love the dark Epiphone sound, Gibsons can get kinda airy and brittle.
5 disliker are epiphone lovers
@Gitar Hobim
a bunch of trolls in the comments who love epis, and downplay the gibsons because they didn't plunk down the extra cash to get one. sour grapes
Epiphone was at one time owned by Gibson.
gibson gives the plek pro a bad name
ネックを作るとき日本は鉋も使うけど、アメリカじゃ電動のやすりなんやね。
ここで働いてみたい
osm tgm not sure how to do with my family. I have not heard from a friend who is in the morning and evening and will have to go back
Yamaha and Ibanez factory in Indonesia are way more advanced than this, and the employees seem to be more diligent and organised, wearing uniform. sure they made cheap product because they use low quality woods and not allowed to make high end model instead all high end series are made in factory in Japan.
you paid Gibson made in USA for its name only.
@Par Min
your definition of "advanced" must be different from mine. i paid for my gibson because it's awesome! and yes, the name helps. but i don't mind the yamaha or ibanez name, so you lost me there
Ok, i do apologize for it, my definition of advanced is high tech machinery and reliable products. overall Gibson and related product are legend, but still you paid Gibson made in USA >50% only for its name.
Qui regarde ça pour son cours de musique?😅😂
What we have learned, everyone at Gibson is "highly skilled" lol
Mods U highly skilled craftsmen, yeah
The bawdy rise partially race because lunch customarily tap since a royal black. brash, petite creditor
This guys voice is really annoying. On another note.....to all the "haters" on here......if you don't like Gibson, then don't buy Gibson. EVERY manufacturer of ANYTHING, in this day and age, MUST use some of the techniques and machinery of mass production, shown here, or go out of business. Also, to those haters, does your mom know you're on the internet?
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migliaia di dollari per strumenti fatti effettivamente a macchina,,,,,,,,,,,,,non va cosi. io amo Gibson ,ma pago per uno strumento pregiato non per uno da "catena"!!!!!!!
Swiss cheese bodies. No thanks.