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GIBSON USA FULL FACTORY TOUR with Master Luthier Jim DeCola

Jim DeCola is Gibson's R&D Manager, Master Luthier, and YOUR tour guide for this FULL UNCUT Gibson USA tour in Nashville, TN. Filmed in April of 2021, Gibson is in full swing trying to keep up with unprecedented demand in the current guitar boom. With exclusive access and amazing insights, we hope you enjoy watching this incredible tour.

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A VERY special thank you to Jim for his time, knowledge, and overall incredible experience.

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Subscribe to WIN
0:28 Introductions
PART I
1:28 Gibson USA History
7:38 Entering the factory
Guitar Bodyline
10:32 ES Body Press
Rope Binding
Slack Belt Sanding
23:16 Neck Fitting
Necks
31:20 Firebirds and Thunderbirds
33:04 CNC Machines
Fretboards
Open Book Mustache
37:25 Neck Shaping
40:18 Routing Controls
46:12 Fret Plek
Discussing Production
PART II
54:27 Nitro Color Prep
59:05 Spraying Les Paul Sunburst
01:05:55 Silk Screening Logos
Jim's Playing History
01:10:15 Binding Scraping
Congrats Karen!
1:14:45 Buffing
01:17:17 Satin Finishes
01:18:48 Final Assembly
01:21:43 Final Quality Control
01:30:05 Jim Checks Out Giveaway Guitars
1991 Custom Firebird Green Burst
Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul

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