Gibson ES-335 Dot Fat Neck, ES-335, 2008 Les Paul Std Supplementary Manual

HOW TO BUY AN ELECTRIC GUITAR.

Common sense rules to an informed purchase.

© 2008 Gibson Guitar Corp.

WE CONGRATULATE YOU FOR BEING A CONSCIENTIOUS CONSUMER. By requesting the Electric Guitar Buyer’s

Guide, you’ve shown that you carefully research important purchase decisions.

The 15 easy rules you’ll find in the following pages were formulated from interviews with professional

players and Gibson luthiers who are recognized authorities on guitarmaking. We covered the subjects

of playability and dependability with players, and materials and manufacturing with the luthiers.

Apply the following rules to each guitar or bass you consider, and you’re sure to find lasting satisfaction

in the instrument you finally select.

THE BASICS

RULE 1 Pay for Quality 3

RULE 2 Verify Warranty and Service 3

RULE 3 Research the Manufacturer 4

RULE 4 Consider Appreciation 4

MATERIALS ARE IMPORTANT

RULE 5 Demand Good Tone Wood 5

RULE 6 Insist on Quiet Electronics 7

MANUFACTURING IS AN ART

RULE 7 Balance Craftsmanship with Production 8

RULE 8 Evaluate the Neck Joint 9

RULE 9 Check Appointments for Functionality 10

RULE 10 Pay Attention to Details 10

RULE 11 Look for Innovation 11

HANDS-ON EXAMINATION

RULE 12 Check the Neck 11

RULE 13 Test for Sustain 13

RULE 14 Listen for Electronic Noise 13

RULE 15 Inspect the Finish 14

OWNER ADJUSTMENTS

The Truss Rod 14

The Bridge 15

THE LAST NOTE 16

Strap

Button

Binding

Stopbar

Tailpiece

ABR

Bridge

Body

Three-way

Toggle Switch

Strap

Button

Neck Fingerboard Fret Nut Headstock

Volume /

Tone Controls

Pickups Single

Cutaway

12th Fret

Marker / Inlay

Truss Rod

Cover

Machine

Heads

Tuning

Keys

THE COMPONENTS
OF THE SOLIDBODY

ELECTRIC GUITAR

Featuring a 2008 Les Paul Std

THE COMPONENTS OF

THE SEMI-HOLLOWBODY

ELECTRIC GUITAR

Featuring a Gibson ES-335

Strap

Button

Binding

Stopbar

Tailpiece

Tune-o-matic

Bridge

Body

Three-way

Toggle Switch

Neck Fingerboard Fret Nut Headstock

Volume /

Tone Controls

Pickups Double

Cutaway

12th Fret

Marker / Inlay

Truss Rod

Cover

Machine

Heads

Tuning

Keys

F-holes

Pickguard