How your Gibson acoustic guitar pickguards are made | The Process S2 EP13

Watch Season 2, Episode 13 of The Process for a closer look at how we bring our pickguards to life, and meet some of the people who create your Gibson acoustic pickguards.

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At Gibson, even the smallest details are shaped by hand, tradition, and purpose. Our pickguards are crafted from nitrocelluloid by skilled luthiers using time-honored techniques.

They aren’t just functional, they’re handcrafted works of art.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Gibson acoustic guitar pickguards are made, why Gibson acoustic guitars feature birds like the hummingbird and dove, where the tradition of using birds on Gibson acoustic guitars originated and you’ll get an in-depth look at just how difficult it is to make these iconic pickguards.

You’ll also meet some the people who create your Gibson acoustic pickguards, get a look into their process and see just how much pride they take in crafting your guitar.

Gibson TV’s award-winning docuseries, “The Process,” is returning for a second season! This time, we’re taking you behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the physical process of making our acoustic guitars.

“The Process” explores our newly expanded acoustic factory in Bozeman, MT, featuring interviews with the talented craftspeople who handcraft these beloved guitars and deep dives into the art of guitar making.

Chapters:
0:00 The Gibson acoustic pickguards
1:15 Why Gibson use birds on pickguards
2:29 What separates Gibson acoustic guitars from other brands
3:09 Most iconic Gibson acoustic pickguards
3:47 Variations on Gibson acoustic pickguards
4:21 Meet Jason Jones, master engraver
5:25 What are Gibson acoustic pickguards made out of?
6:23 How are Gibson acoustic pickguards made?
7:01 Meet MJ Charles, lead pickguard technician
7:34 Gibson Historic Collection pickguards
8:12 Taking pride in creating your Gibson acoustic guitars

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▶ Hear the ENTIRE Gibson Murphy Lab acoustic guitar collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gymuGMog18
▶ Watch how we craft and spray the iconic sunburst finish on Gibson Acoustic Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-voMkRG4FOI&list=PL7qLGYJiRJ1iUMsYbI8Bze69xQhanONzn&index=9&pp=gAQBiAQB

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