Buffing Guitars At Gibson USA | The Process S1 EP12

In episode 12 of “The Process,” Gibson’s master luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers on an in-depth look at the buffing process to see how Gibson guitars get their iconic gloss finish.
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[@Sp1ice]

My father-in-law worked at Gibson Buffing back in the 60's in Kalamazoo.

[@invrecT]

I lived there for almost 30 years before heading out to Colorado. Gibson leaving Kalamazoo started the downturn in Gibson quality and craftsmanship. Most of the best luthiers at the factory stayed in town or stayed at the factory that became Heritage Guitars.

[@nickm.9474]

invrecT The guitars are just fine. And they had some suspect guitars when they were in Kalamazoo as well.

[@redrocker1055]

Then they fired him and all his coworkers, moved to Nashville and started making subpar guitars. All part of 'The Process.'

[@leedemkiw6085]

@@redrocker1055 haven't you got anything better to do?

[@ryanfulldark2775]

I absolutely love this series! Reinforces the fact that Gibson guitars are made with care and skill and it’s an honor to own several!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@hotrodjones74]

All of those Les Pauls and SGs!!! The two coolest electric guitars ever made.

[@westfield90]

I have appreciation for all these workers. It really is hard work but their results are just superb. The guitar really comes alive.

[@frankrosellini4884]

They’re oozing with pride in their work.

[@davidw4664]

Props to these guys and gals the buffing looks pretty demanding physically. Love my LP Standard!

[@mr.anderson70]

Kudos for showing the reality of a "Go-Back" ES guitar getting touched up. It was strung up with hardware. Also, showing how these craftsmen have to fix burn-throughs and such. Even at this scale of production the challenge of perfection remains. It's nice to see that guitars aren't leaving the building in rough shape as they have in the past.

[@otisdriftwood3829]

I love this series, it shows the true craftsmanship and artistic expression that goes into each and every one of these beautiful guitars. Anxiously awaiting the next installment.

[@gibsonguitar]

Only 2 episodes left!!! Thanks for watching

[@jimwguitar3002]

GibsonTV Only two episodes left ! I love watching these.

[@jrtme]

These videos make me love both my 2019 Les Pauls even more. 😊

[@velazquezmusic1071]

This video should be on all tv channels

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@bernarddahl]

I'm loving these, well done, Gibson. It's a pleasure seeing the craft and the people. Just got a goldtop and somehow, I'm sixteen again, 20-something years later.

[@gibsonguitar]

Enjoy that Goldtop!!!

[@masteryoda498]

That was an excellent short film on Gibson guitars, I have a few Gibson’s and I never get tired at looking at a well finished and buffed Gibson.

[@williamcammer9211]

Gibson thank you for showing me all the Hands-On aspects of the guitars I love to play!

[@budgetguitaristcom]

Love this series - Gibson is killing it on KZbin.

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@zeller291]

Seriously! They’ve made it must as my next guitar purchase 👏🏻

[@MrFacio85]

A whole paradise of miracles!

[@williamcharlesschneider4825]

Only us Gibson lovers would watch a 6 minute video about buffing 😂 and I loved every second of it! 🤘

[@JakobSlash]

This is pure gold! Nothing sounds like a gibson.

[@sideparting6845]

Apart from an Epiphone with Gibson hardware, like the cool flying V I have! Thanks Epiphone and Gibson!

[@JakobSlash]

@@sideparting6845 Im sure it sounds good. But its still an epiphone! Those are great in its own right, gibsons do sound different though.

[@sideparting6845]

@@JakobSlash Still just a huge slab of mahogany and the neck is like a tree trunk. It's the Snow Falcon V. I have Gibsons too, just wanted to jokingly diffuse the mystery 👍

[@dscraig512]

Great series! I own five Gibson Les Paul’s and love them all.

[@Andrei.x8]

i bought a Gibson Les Paul standard 60s 6 months ago and I got to say that I am very impressed. It is very beautifully crafted, it has a fantastic finish and it sounds like a dream. I think you did a really fantastic job with this lineup.

[@Rinocalandra]

I will start work for Gibson here in Nashville next Monday (December 13) I am really excited about and I feel blessed to have gotten this job ❤

[@MrNikolai1991]

Dear Gibson Company, I want to say Thank You for what you are doing. You are THE BEST! My dream is visit yor factory in future sometime. Right now it is impossible, because I live in Russia and it is very complicated to get USA VISA (even for tourist), but I don't losing my hope... P. S. I have 2014 Gibson Les Paul Studio (birthday present) & 2018 Gibson Explorer (also birthday gift for myself) and I want MOREEE!!! Right now I thinking about SG or ES 355. YOU ROCK!!!

[@GAMINGNOOBIE]

i love this series thanks gibson! would love to see content from custom shop too!!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!!! Season 2 goes into production in August!!!!

[@frankmcnail3918]

I love watching this series. I hope the heII they are paying Jim DeCola three times more than he asked for during negotiations. Gibson’s gotta be enjoying this resurgence and if you know Jim, you know he’s a man that not only KNOWS his way around the guitar factory/shop, but knows how to build pretty much EVERYTHING. He builds teams, morale, loyalty and oh, I almost forgot...he REALLY knows how to build beautiful, impeccable, high quality guitars! Rock on guys/gals, Gibson USA is back in the game!!🤘🏻💯💕💯🤘🏻

[@stevenkimsey7039]

This is a really great look into the polished Gibson guitar, I love it, thanks 👍

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

Damn.... that's my dream job..... I'd love to make Gibson guitars!

[@Rambang-wm8xi]

Mbuh ra reti bahasamu yi, tapi seneng nonton e, mugo2 ae aku ndang duwe GIBSON ya yi...

[@musicmore8315]

Thanks for sharing.

[@oldguy5381]

Love the inside look, thanks

[@AdrianPrath]

That factory must be heaven!!!!!

[@emcg.9655]

I bet there's folk skiving in the toilets all the time🤣

[@auntjenifer7774]

It's hell, take it from a factory worker.

[@Pandamasque]

Especially if you need your back scratched where just can't quite reach!

[@nickm.9474]

aunt jenifer Are you a factory worker at Gibson? But yeah. I wouldn’t want to do the same job day in and day out.

[@slimjim8736]

its a candy store thats for sure

[@RockHardRiffs]

Enjoyed the video. I have 2 new Gibson’s and love ‘em both 🎸

[@robertmizek3315]

Great job Gibson Team!!! 💕

[@liorauf]

Keep up the great work guys 🤘🏻❤️

[@Blimpus]

Just absolutely love this series, always drops when I need a smile, Thanks Gibson

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@jimwguitar3002]

I was supposed to go to Nashville this year on vacation. The trip got cancelled because of COVID. Of all the things that you can do there my main goal was to visit Gibson.

[@nicoladolby2154]

Gibson should make this series into a documentary film, it's amazing!

[@gibsonguitar]

Great idea, we had the same thought as well

[@ACG7001]

Applied for this job, I’m crossing my fingers that I hear back I’d love to be part of the team and could definitely see this as a long time career

[@glenkepic3208]

Great series and installment. Gave some stress relief during lockdown. Back to work but digging out of a hole of back log. Stress relief again :)

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@robmitchell1985]

I'm loving these. Just gotta install the hardware and electronics, and do the final setup and inspection. Can't wait.

[@gibsonguitar]

2 episodes left!!!

[@tomrivans9102]

Thank you for our ES335 its fantastic.

[@oliverholland6512]

I love Gibson. I am getting an epiphone les Paul modern soon and I can’t wait lol

[@caterinacarlone6910]

Gibson 👍

[@tonepilot]

Looks relaxing

[@tmacdaddy46]

such a great video... these people are freakin’ artists !

[@filipdemeyst8842]

It's a skill. A good and worthy skill. Nothing wrong with a skill. Not many people have skills nowadays. I love skills.

[@jjgold563]

Love it

[@interpolagent9]

I dig these behind the scenes videos so much, and I love shiny. I might be part Crow. ;)

[@graemero5532]

Cheers Gibson, love these

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@Zoso981]

I bought a 2020 Les Paul Tribute, Satin Tobacco Burst. the quality is outstanding. The look, the feel, the TONE.......There's nothing like a Gibson.

[@cowboybill.2433]

That’s why I love Gibson guitars !

[@ktm3602]

Great series ! I have always wondered where the fragrance of a brand new nitro finished Les Paul comes from ? It must be in the buffing compound

[@paulgeorgia8013]

The quality is really back at Gibson. If you pick up a 2019 or 2020, you’ll really see and hear the improvement

[@SRV2013]

My DC Tribute 2019 is so superior to my Les Paul from 2009, it's not funny.

[@RootsRockRebel]

Quality at Gibson Memphis was never an issue in my experience. I have a trio of 335s from '16, '17, and '18 respectively and each one represents the finest craftsmanship!

[@jambajoby32]

RootsRockRebel 2014 335 here, & I agree! It’s essentially flawless!

[@patrioticamerican4990]

The '68 Gibson Les Paul is my favorite Gibson. One day I hope to buy a retro version of it.

[@slimjim8736]

gosh i want to own a gibson one day i hope one day i can visit a gibson factory and get a factory tour of hand made beauties

[@savoie81]

Thank you for this series. How many sully erna (godsmack) signature models were made?

[@trigliderider]

I really like my Epiphone Les Paul Plustop Pro, but I do long for a Gibson LP. An old friend had a wine red deluxe LP that was the best guitar I have ever touched.

[@tat2dlukydevl]

Love the series. I wonder how many guitars have hit floor during this process? peAce

[@deanlunn1969]

I hope your going to start using Indian Rosewood on the R8s again. I have 3 2018 R8s and a 2016 Standard T I play in a band and have a shop. Fingers crossed the real Rosewood makes a return 👍

[@matthewshaw2968]

I’m surprised they don’t have hood units over the buffing stations to suck out all that dust.

[@WesFanMan]

I would think it’s downdraft.

[@GuitarFuel]

Love it!!!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@GuitarFuel]

I really enjoy watching all your episodes! Keep it going please 🤟

[@abyss6768]

My step-dad told me what guitar should he get and i told him i wanted a SG Epiphone,however i am a left handed guy so he customized my guitar in the Phillippines. ,i love that Double cutway in the SG epiphone and that mahogony body i love SG’s My step-dad loves the Les-Paul and thats what he planed to buy

[@HighlineGuitars]

I do the same thing but on a much smaller scale. Have you guys tried Super Assilex sanding abrasives? If so, what do you think of them?

[@hmedrano65]

I love my Gibson Les Paul hoping to get an SG next!!

[@sideparting6845]

It's a different beast and you'll spend your entire time wondering which one you prefer the most!

[@user-mc3og6gd1z]

Gibson Les Paul,Gibson Flying V And Gibson Explorer The Best Guitars For Me

[@Sally-uu3yt]

I tried learning how to buff cars with relatively light tools and damn was it tiring. Can't imagine doing this

[@charleslord2941]

Great episode! I hope to own a Gibson Les Paul with P90s one day :-)

[@lionwolf2797]

getting my LP standard 60's bourbon burst this month cant wait!

[@gibsonguitar]

Congratulations

[@lionwolf2797]

@@gibsonguitar Thank you! it's gonna be my first Gibson guitar, been dreaming about this since i was 12 now 11 years later i can finally make the dream come true

[@leedemkiw6085]

@@lionwolf2797 I bought the traditional which is now called the standard. I wanted the bigger neck profile. To me the thicker neck sounds a bit fuller.

[@dep1001]

I wonder about the satin finish, how do they achieve that? Great series, thanks!

[@jessefillmore]

I own 6 Gibson guitars . The three I have bought since the new CEO are great . 1959 60th , Flying V and matching explorer . My only complaint is my Flying V didn't have the Gibson inlay logo .

[@pesanketenangan]

I love Gibson 🤟👍

[@fickbasterd]

nice job at an authentic company

[@jemrock1441]

👍 Good friend 🙂 💫 👍 beautiful electric guitars Gibson.. 🙂 💫👍Rock on!

[@anthonytomb8857]

can you guys add the varitone back to the es-345

[@bradwilliams6550]

I was a fret filer at Gibson in the late 90’s, but for some reason they put me in buffing one day. It was kinda scary buffing around the pickup and control pockets. Sure enough, as soon I started to relax a little, that wheel grabbed one of those pockets and threw an SG across the room breaking the neck right off. Glad they didn’t keep me there longer than a day.

[@gibsonguitar]

It’s much harder than it looks

[@krispatel1]

Whats the deal with the semi hollow at 3:19 being buffed with full hardware on?

[@williamlee8539]

wondering is gibsons quality control great these two years?

[@ArgentAbendAzure]

It's like they're doing a dance with the guitar at the buffing wheel.Taking her for a spin.

[@williambrown1172]

When will the factory, specifically the Custom Shop, start shipping again? Have had an order that is done and sitting there (according to my dealer) since a week before the shut down? Put a label on it a ship it for goodness sake😎

[@williamrobertson1563]

I can't wait to order my standered 60s been saving for a year. Being a first responder I think we offer quality. My grandfather owned a gibson my cousins owned gibson mandolins. Its like getting into my family history. Thanks for sharing.

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching and thank you for your service!!!

[@williamrobertson1563]

I appreciate you all and your quilty you put in your product. Made in America means something its a standered you all hold. Hopefully I will beat this covid-19, I contracted at work. One of the hazards from the job. Your videos have been helping my quarantine. Being away from family and friends isn't easy. Stay safe gibson family keep quilty in the USA 🇺🇸.

[@luisricardocardosodasilva9687]

SG 💛💛

[@abortcancelculture1839]

Those guitars shine like rare gems.

[@amos660]

so they buff 4 times with 4 different compounds. right? I wonder how many hours each time.

[@RicardoZanardini]

The best guitars of the world!!!

[@jjgold563]

I got my gold top a month ago

[@oliverholland6512]

Cool

[@itaborda9240]

I like Gibson and the guitarr es 335

[@FPChris]

Looks like there should be small holes in the floor to vacuum out the polishing dust

[@robertevans275]

Gibson SG standard in my opinion is the craziest!

[@bobby9727]

Can,t wait to get my Gibson LP axcess custom Bengal burst i ordered in February.Has the factory started production again? Thank you.

[@gibsonguitar]

Production is ramping up, thank you for your patience!!!

[@bobby9727]

@@gibsonguitar Thank you for the quick reply,.looking forward to receiving it.

[@margaretsegars5384]

I have question about double neck guitars

[@jcsk8]

Shine on, you crazy diamond.

[@sideparting6845]

Solo played on a Fender in that Pink Floyd song though...

[@jcsk8]

@@sideparting6845 We all know.

[@sideparting6845]

@@jcsk8 now we all know! Just trying to educate those that did not, the younglings.

[@user-dv8pe2sh1y]

오늘 구독했습니다 항상응원합니다 화이팅 ♥♥

[@wtjmarshall]

this series just makes me want to buy another Gibson

[@SlamiSlami-xm7lj]

Made 1 Gibson Less Pauk classic for me, thanx

[@DrMobiusOfficial]

This would have been the perfect opportunity for us to finally put an end to the VOS Finish debate! @GibsonTV! We, the people, demand to know! Is it something that's put over the guitar, or are you just skipping the final buffing stage. It's been over a decade and still no one actually knows!

[@gibsonguitar]

Wait until Season 3 “The Process: Gibson Custom Shop”

[@raulgrangeiro]

Les Paul is amazing since it’s being built!

[@robertbaker3126]

Watching these I always wonder if the employees move from Station to Station and learn all the aspects of building a guitar

[@philloynes]

As soon as Phil X said Gibson had fixed their quality control, I believed in Gibson again.

[@1777DK]

Needs brute strength so you have to be a buff guy ... Pun intended.

[@fenderlead1]

@3:21 buffing the guitar with the strings already on?

[@trevor-johnsen]

Probably something caught in the final inspection...?

[@Lone_wolf_31]

Im getting a les Paul on my birthday this year in July

[@gibsonguitar]

Boom!!!!

[@emil5633]

Kinda wish I work here

[@ytbshinobi336]

i like..

[@tonyfdesign]

Great video! Wonder if a wheel has ever grabbed a guitar and spun it to the deck?

[@gibsonguitar]

Once or twice I believe