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” is an exploration into 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. In the first episode, “The Process: How Tops, Backs, and Sides Are

The compound dovetail neck joint is part of our DNA here at Gibson, dating back to Orville himself. This process requires the precise work of seasoned and highly skilled craftspeople. There are easier ways to fit a neck joint, but this method brings our acoustic guitars as close as possible to resonating as if they were built from a single piece of wood. Hide glue, used in conjunction with the compound dovetail neck joint, creates a tighter bond the more pressure that is applied. When coupled wi