The compound dovetail neck joint is part of our DNA here at Gibson, dating back to Orville himself. This process requires the precise work of seasoned and highly skilled craftspeople. There are easier ways to fit a neck joint, but this method brings our acoustic guitars as close as possible to resonating as if they were built from a single piece of wood. Hide glue, used in conjunction with the compound dovetail neck joint, creates a tighter bond the more pressure that is applied. When coupled wi

In this finale episode of The Process, Gibson's master luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers through the final assembly process and shows how guitars are fitted with their electronics, tuners, and plastics, and how they are set up for shipping to their final destination. #gibsontv #gibson Click the link to watch the full video! https://youtu.be/KUh9xMpin4g | Gibson