How Do You Adjust Parts On A Les Paul Guitar?
Developed in part by legendary guitarist and music technologist Les Paul, Gibson Les Paul guitars are the gold standard in rock ‘n roll guitars. Follow these clear instructions and learn how to make necessary adjustments on your Les Paul electric guitar. Use pliers and carefully turn the nuts on either side of the bridge. Turn the nuts clockwise to lower the bridge and counterclockwise to raise the bridge. Lower the bridge as much as you can without causing the strings to buzz against the frets. Move the six saddles forward or back. Locate the screw on the back of the bridge. Turn the screw clockwise to move the saddle back, which lengthens the string. Counterclockwise rotation moves the saddle forward, shortening the string. Center the 12th fret between the nut and saddle. Check your adjustments by playing a harmonic at the 12th fret (touch the string above the 12th fret without pressing down and pick the note). Play the note at the 12th fret. These two notes should have the same pitc
