Gibson Les Paul Tone Tips | Get The Best From Your Guitar

f you’ve ever wondered how professional guitarists set up their instruments for gigs or recording sessions, this guide will give you all the insider knowledge you need to make your Les Paul feel and sound its best - unlocking it’s full potential. I walk you through my pro setup tips and tricks including dealing with Nut Issues, Pickup setup, Mods, Bridge Wrap and much more. Whether you own a Standard, Custom, or Studio model, these techniques will help you dial in the perfect Les Paul sound.

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Gear used in this video:

Gibson Les Paul Studio (90's)
Fractal Audio FM3


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Guitarist, Session Musician, Educator and Composer Nick Granville has worked with artists as diverse as Dave Weckl, Bob Mintzer, Dave Mathews, Chris De Burgh, Ronan Keating, Delta Goodrem, Steve Smith, Mike Stern, Joey Defrancesco, Eric Marienthal, Kurt Elling and with the band on New Zealand's "Dancing with the Stars". Nick leads his own groups that play regularly including at the major jazz festivals in NZ and he is a founding member of the Wellington Jazz Orchestra. He has released five CD's as a band leader and has played on many records, film scores, TV programs and radio. He has taught and taken workshops at the New Zealand School of Music, Goodtime Music Academy, Musicworks stores, Christchurch Jazz school (CPIT), Otago University, Auckland University and at jazz festivals all around NZ. Nick has performed around the world and recorded in the best recording studios (including Capitol recording studio A in Los Angeles). He hold a masters degree with first class honours in jazz performance from the University of Auckland.

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro Jam
0:46 Start
1:15The Nut
1:48 The Pencil Trick
2:24 Change Pickups
2:57 Pickup Height
4:04 Bridge Wrap
4:53 Polish Frets
5:21 Mod Your Guitar
5:54 Strap Locks
6:19 The Dreaded Broken Headstock
7:05 Kirk Hammett
7:33 Recap
8:25 Bonus Tips
9:47 Thanks For Watching