The Process S2: EP5 | Fingerboard and Fret Install at Gibson Acoustic Guitars

Your first impression of a guitar is heavily influenced by the feel of the neck and fretboard. In this episode of “The Process,” get an inside look at this critical step in crafting a guitar, one that inspires beautiful music that will be passed down through generations. Every piece of fretwire on every Gibson acoustic guitar is hand-set. Each guitar’s neck is hand-sanded. From blanks to inlays and fretwire to the finished product, time-honored techniques and skill play a key role. Watch Season 2, Episode 5 of “The Process” to see the labor and care that goes into the fingerboard and fret installation. 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 that hand-make these beloved guitars and deep dives into the art of guitar making.