Gibson Les Paul and the G-string problem

  • Ibot39 You are so right... Would you do that if you had a 100K+ LP that had developed a G-string problem whilst in your care? ;)

    I would do and I already do it on ANY guitar that needs a quick fix :thumbup:

    I did recut the nut on ALL of my Gibson guitars (5) slightly. I did make a complete new bone nut for my Gibson Flying V - wasn't too difficult either and I am really not a genius or something.


    I changed almost all bridges too, because at some point Gibson was not able to get the slots in the bridge saddles right. They just used a string and a hammer to make a groove. And if they slipped, they made a second groove on the saddle or leave it that way.


    On my Musicman Stingray I did adjust the compensated nut with fine tools (but I have bought an original Musicman nut as a replacement, to have the original nut back on, when I want to sell it).


    If a pot or some electronics are broken I change and repair it - doesn't matter how much the guitar did cost. I learned to do a good fretjob with an old squier neck and with the right tools even refretting is not very hard. So now I will never ever fear wearing down frets.


    If someone doesn't have time or fun doing such things - no problem at all!! Therfore experienced luthiers exist.


    But everytime I went to the local music stores, there are people bringing their guitars in for nothing! For example tuning them (no joke!! people bring their guitar every few weeks, because the guitar went out of tune!!). Or the action is too high - holy shit, if you play guitar you should be able to adjust the action yourself, get the intonation right, change your strings, adjust the height of the pickups (and pu screws for balance when needed) ...


    Maybe this is all a problem of western civilization. People no longer dare to do the simplest things themselves. People in poorer countries know what they can do or they learn to do it. They are not so helpless.


    Taking a piece of sandpaper and slightly rework and smoothen a nut slot (done by a plek machine, but a bit to narrow) is the easiest thing in the world. Even on a 100K+ guitar. And if you totally fail, you can refill the slot - or still go to the luthier. As said: It is just a nut. You can change it a thousand times without doing any harm to the guitar.


    Of course it is possible that someone drops the sandpaper on the body and is rubbing the surface by mistake....NOT (if this someone is not drunk or something) 8)

  • I use a string butler but it doesn't solve the problem kompletely, i'd recommend getting a graphtech saddle and bridge also an very good locking tuners. I use the planet waves pwat locking tuners and my guitar is playable now ... i always can't believe that these complanies sell the gutiar like this ...

  • Ibot39 You are so right... Would you do that if you had a 100K+ LP that had developed a G-string problem whilst in your care? ;)

    I do simple maintenance such as truss rod adjustment, setting up action and intonation, etc. but I draw the line at dressing frets or filing nuts because I'm just not good at that sort of thing.


    That said, different people have different talents. Personally, my friends encourage me to avoid power tools and sharp objects due to spontaneous bouts of unbridled enthusiasm, but some people just naturally have a feel for such things. They have the instinct and touch to just watch a YouTube video and fall right into the groove.


    Of course, if I had a 100K+ LP, I wouldn't be worried about a G-string problem. I'd be looking for the escape hatch since I clearly would have woken up in an alternate reality. :)

    Kemper remote -> Powered toaster -> Yamaha DXR-10

  • I do simple maintenance such as truss rod adjustment, setting up action and intonation, etc. but I draw the line at dressing frets or filing nuts because I'm just not good at that sort of thing.


    That said, different people have different talents. Personally, my friends encourage me to avoid power tools and sharp objects due to spontaneous bouts of unbridled enthusiasm, but some people just naturally have a feel for such things. They have the instinct and touch to just watch a YouTube video and fall right into the groove.


    Of course, if I had a 100K+ LP, I wouldn't be worried about a G-string problem. I'd be looking for the escape hatch since I clearly would have woken up in an alternate reality. :)

    Totally get that!

    But in this case it is "quite likely" that a few "moves" with a 1000 grit sandpaper in the logically right angle will drastically improve it. I dare say, anyone can do this?


    No need to "file" anything. If someone will visit a luthier anyway, why not try this before? But for the sake of heaven, if someone is not sure about it - let it be!

  • I do simple maintenance such as truss rod adjustment, setting up action and intonation, etc. but I draw the line at dressing frets or filing nuts because I'm just not good at that sort of thing.


    That said, different people have different talents. Personally, my friends encourage me to avoid power tools and sharp objects due to spontaneous bouts of unbridled enthusiasm, but some people just naturally have a feel for such things. They have the instinct and touch to just watch a YouTube video and fall right into the groove.


    Of course, if I had a 100K+ LP, I wouldn't be worried about a G-string problem. I'd be looking for the escape hatch since I clearly would have woken up in an alternate reality. :)

    I used to work as an electrician, and sometimes people would call me out to change a light bulb - seriously.


    If it was an old lady, then I would ask her for a cup of tea and a couple of biscuits as payment.


    If it was some millennial douchebag, that was struggling because they couldn't find an iPhone app on changing lightbulbs then 80 quid callout for 5 seconds work.


    I might put grey dye in my hair and wear my granddad's clothes next time I go to a luthier. Worth a try.

    PRS Custom 22's - Fender Strats - Diezel VH4 - Carol Ann OD2 - Toneking Imperial MK2 - Colin the Kemper - CLR Neo ii.

  • Fun alternative, goto the Gibson custom shop and ask them to make you an LP with a PRS head stock shape LOL

    Prob solved.


    Ash

    Have a beer and don't sneer. -CJ. Two non powered Kempers -Two mission stereo FRFR Cabs - Ditto X4 -TC electronic Mimiq.

  • Fun alternative, goto the Gibson custom shop and ask them to make you an LP with a PRS head stock shape LOL

    Prob solved.


    Ash

    I tried SO SO SO hard not to mention PRS :) :)

    PRS Custom 22's - Fender Strats - Diezel VH4 - Carol Ann OD2 - Toneking Imperial MK2 - Colin the Kemper - CLR Neo ii.

  • If it was an old lady, then I would ask her for a cup of tea and a couple of biscuits as payment. *


    I might put grey dye in my hair and wear my granddad's clothes next time I go to a luthier. Worth a try.**

    Good lad*

    I don't need grey dye and I don't wear the best threads either. That's why the Luthier´s always the first call... :S

  • Ah, those millennials they're so easy to spot on any forum. Read the manual? I don't think so. Too boring and takes time. I just expect others know the answer and I can relax and wait for the answer to arrive. In the meantime I watch something else on youtube or pornhub.

    Think for yourself, or others will think for you wihout thinking of you

    Henry David Thoreau

  • Of course, if I had a 100K+ LP, I wouldn't be worried about a G-string problem. I'd be looking for the escape hatch since I clearly would have woken up in an alternate reality. :)

    If that happens, bring me with you. The reality I'm in now has a very different kind of g-string problem.


    Ok- so - my last show, my BC Rich Mockingbirds both kept going out of tune. Horribly. It got to the point where I was ready to toss it across the room. I took a day and set up both guitars again. Truss rod, fresh strings, lubed the nut a bit (graphite stuff) and it's a lot better. I also removed the 'drop-d' hipshots from it- while it's not the culprit, it doesn't help.

    The 3x3 g string problem actually effects all of my 3x3 guitars. My les paul, my Ibanez, both BC Riches...


    Sigh. But I love these guitars! Maybe I should take up the Tuba. Anyone have any good Tuba profiles?


    KPA Unpowered Rack, Kemper Remote, Headrush FRFR108s, BC Rich Mockingbird(s), and a nasty attitude.

  • Ah, those millennials they're so easy to spot on any forum. Read the manual? I don't think so. Too boring and takes time. I just expect others know the answer and I can relax and wait for the answer to arrive. In the meantime I watch something else on youtube or pornhub.

    Also- I'm going to title my post "Please Help Urgent!" and fail to use any punctuation while I provide entirely too little information to solve the problem.


    KPA Unpowered Rack, Kemper Remote, Headrush FRFR108s, BC Rich Mockingbird(s), and a nasty attitude.