Thank you Jerry for having the patience to work on my guitar. Totally satisfied with the job you did. Hard to believe that guitar is 21 years old now. I figured since I bought it new, I never really had any work done to it. So when I got the LR Baggs system I figured that if I was going to have it installed, I might as well have it fully checked over and have any work done that was needed. That way it can last another 20 or 30 years with no issues. Also makes a nice piece to hand down to my kids when I check out. Enjoyed watching the video. God bless.

Very good Jerry, There’s a guy from Canada (Stringtech Workstations) He make saddles like that all the time he calls them cantilevered saddles He also does the nuts like that too, He has been at it for over 50yrs it’s quite genius. That is a Beautiful top on that jumbo.👍👍🙏🇺🇸🎹🎼👨🏻‍🦯👨🏻‍🦯

Call me a pain in the butt, BUT if I had spent several thousand dollars for a high-end guitar, and it could be shown to have been factually incorrectly assembled, I would go back to the store and demand either a replacement or a refund. There's really NO excuse for such a fundamental error at that price point. Other than that, great work, Jerry, as always!

That's one of the nicest-looking Gibson jumbos, IMHO... different from most of the ones I've seen, anyway. LIKED it 261 times.

Greetings from Hamilton, Ontario. I feel like I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge and humor. God bless you.

Great video Master Jerry, thank you. I especially liked the idea of adding an additional sliver of bone saddle to the rear of the original.

If I was paying the bill I'd be delighted with that fix.Hate to think how much it would cost to remove that fancy bridge, pocket the finish for the new location, then repair and re-finish the scars from the old location.

I had someone asking about installing the same pick up in an acoustic guitar so I’m watching this video again.

Interesting approach to solving intonation issues. Thanks Jerry and Emeri for the content

Thanks, Jerry! You've again taught us (at least me) how to take care of another common issue. Will come real handy!

Mr. Rosa that was just awesome. Absolutely fantastic and it sounds so so good. When you pull a cord wow..you are a genius, seriously,

Nice work Jerry, that guitar sounds great!

Jerry, I have LR Baggs Anthem True Mic Pickups on two of my acoustic guitars, and I absolutely love them! They're not terribly difficult to install, and I believe that they're the best pickups available for acoustic guitars. That's a beautiful Gibson, but like you, I'm not a big fan of maple sides and back. I think that you're right about the top, Gibson didn't scrimp on that one, it's a gorgeous piece of spruce! I really enjoyed watching you install that Anthem pickup, it brought back some good memories of when I installed them on my guitars. Thanks for sharing this with us, Jerry!

Jerry, I love the way you think so methodically, most people would have moved the bridge and probably destroyed it in the process. It's pretty disgusting that such a high end guitar left the factory like that. Love your videos and hearing your methodology to fix a complex problem. Your videos are enlightening.

Thanks Jerry for the tip about L.R. Baggs pick up. Never knew which was best. Inspiring video! 🎶🎶🎶

Hi Jerry; Sounds great. I've seen videos where they made a solid stepped saddle that did exactly the same thing as you did. I do believe it took a lot more work though. That's the first time I have heard a L R Baggs pickup. It sounds just like the guitar without a pickup only louder. That's a compliment to the pickup, as that's just what you want. As usual practical and a great job. Thanks for the video.

I know nothing about musical instruments, but truly enjoy watching a true professional like Mr. Rosa work his magic - another great video - thanks so much.

Fantastic job Jerry Like the way you solve the internation problem with no permanent effects on the guitar!

Jerry, you're a man with nerves of steel and legendary patience. Great vid. Glad the work was a success.

Very good fix that did not mess with the looks of a very nice guitar. Having the intonation correct is key to a great sounding guitar that makes you want to play it. Keep up the good work.

I love the solution that you came up with for the intonation and saddle, Jerry. Nice work!

Very good Jerry, I would have probably done the same things you did considering the situation the guitar was in. Thank you for another great video

Great job, Jerry. I appreciate that you're a stickler for intonation. I don't know how some expensive new acoustic guitars with poor intonation make it through quality control inspection, but they do. I've never seen a remedy like you showed in this video. Fantastic work!

Very nice fix, innovative as usual.

Excellent! Great looking guitar too!

Great work as always Jerry

this was the sign of a true master craftsman's at work.

That was a great work, the intonation was spectacular...

It should have been rejected by Quality control by Gibson when built .They obviously don' have that department , sort of thing you expect with a budget brand. Well done Jerry for sorting it.

Great job Jerry, would have been such a shame to take the bridge off and leave a scar on that beautiful top. 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A couple of slick fixes. Thanks very much. Liked, long-time subscribed, and now commented.

boy oh boy great fix no damage sounds perfect cracking job done

Great fix for an "ingrained" problem !😊

Hi again Jerry, I don't know if this will help, but it's my answer to dealing with my hands. It helps get the job done and maintains some sanity. The first tools to the job are magnets and pickup tools. If I can retrieve everything I drop it makes the day go a lot better. Best of luck to you. And thanks for all the help from your videos. Gene

Installing that pickup is sorta like humpin in the dark.

That'll be my next guitar purchase. I want the Gibson SJ-200 same color as that one. Beautiful guitar and great job!

Excellent video thanks

Thanks Jerry great video 🇬🇧

Think you did a good job working within the cost constraints. Personally I would have paid for a new Rosa bridge and neck reset. regards

My initial panic was in the inevitable closer/taller break angle due to edge of rear blade moving toward the original pins. In a perfect world we want the tallest break angle to get maximum string to top pressure. Your repair actually improved/maximized this relationship without going over square (or ruining) the distance from edge to original pins. Once again “perfect”! The pickup might be overkill now lol as this instrument will pump out maximum volume on it’s own. Outstanding upgrade in every respect! Cheers!

Excellent job on that intonation.

Handsome guitar. It's a shame an expensive instrument has such an amateurish issue. However, Martins were also known for having intonation problems. Nice repair and installation.

Very very good

I've only been blind for three years, but my hearing has become Much more acute. I used to have sensitive tuning. Now it's within 2 cents. Cheers, dude. People keep giving me crap about being blind and typing on the computer. The computer audibly says every letter and space that I type. I will very definitely post your response in every conceivable forum. Cheers, whoever you are.

I've got a 1994 Gibson J-100 Xtra, same as this but Mahogany back and sides. Exactly the same issue intonation wise. Luckily the bridge is flat on top, so I made a cantilevered one. Does the job perfectly.

Loved the intonation with the close ups on Korg tunner - I am working on a new saddle and found this very helpful - now if you could mail me two buckets of patience ..... P.S. The Gibson maple backs really do sing, (got one) Keep Smiling

Great content, thanks.

Great job 👏👏

It seems to me (I could be wrong) back in my model airplane days, I learned moisture first would draw the CA into joints.

Jerry I can't believe that you got the intonation right, agenius solution. I learned a lot, It saved a bridge and ton's of work and yea I think its "perfect" no matter what some guys say.

Those Gibsons are famous for that, but Jerry has the cure. Great Job!

Jerry just blows my mind with his solutions ..

Well Jerry, your videos have been great. They taught me enough to have scratch built a Tenor Ukelele where I just installed the tuning machines on it and expect to carefully adjust intonation either tonight or tomorrow. While making the first I had cut enough thin slices for sides, top, & bottom for a second Tenor Uke and it is half way to the set up stage in terms of build the neck and body. Now, you think that would be enough for a 67 year old fellow like me or I should say us but no. I swear this hobby is addicting. I wanted a Classical Guitar too. Trouble was I can't cut the pieces for gluing up a top and bottom wide enough for the bigger body with my Band Saw without buying an Accu-Slicer. So I looked at kits. Wow, kazoow, nice prices for sure. But, Stewmac had a sale on a Baritone Uke having a Mahogany soundboard and since its essentially 2/3 of what I wanted plus I have small hands that struggle with the wide neck of the Classical Guitar I bought it. The Baritone is somewhere in Ohio being shipped, but it will be number 3. Actually, it will be a breeze since most of the more difficult stuff is done at the factory. With all that being said, thanks for the videos, it's been a ton of enjoyment making the instruments.

You can intonate a bit with the nut. You'd need a new bone nut. That's the lessor of evils and it works. I believe you move the contact point back on the nut. Been a while since I've done it. Did a LP knock off. Had to get a new nut because the Gibson type nuts are angled and it doesn't leave enough movement to go back. (the strings were sharp) Need a square nut. You're lengthening the string from the 12th fret back.

I have a ‘99 j-100 xtra just like this one but mine never came with a pick guard. You’re correct when you say the top is what makes it ring.

Great job! I had a $250 guitar that had the same problem. The whole saddle needed to be moved. I was scratching my head too. Trying to figure out a way to get it back so I just sold the guitar.

Amazing work 😅👍

Sweet playin machine!

not the first time you did this...super. You did this on a bass guitar for a local soldier. Good job then as well...!!!

i learn something good every time i watch your videos.. sure would love to meet ya...

Very good Jerry close enough for Jazz lol You won!!!!!

That guitar was undoubtedly expensive. It should have been perfectly intonated before it left the factory! I'd have a bone to pick with Gibson if I were the original owner of that guitar! EXCELLENT job getting that guitar to play the way it should!

I think the saddle looks fine Jerry. Especially considering that Gibson used to put tune-o-matic bridges on their acoustics which looks much worse in my opinion. Plus it now sounds and intonates much better. Great job.

You need 2 holes in the saddle slot n they need to be bored at an angle for pickup come up on low E string side n to incert it down into second d hole passed the high E string or first string n stick out 10mm or so beyond bridge plate it insures best pickup sound transmission I always do it like that n really they are fantastic pickup ye moving bridge or saddle back a 32nd can be a headache but lower action n tighter saddle could leave it pretty good re grooving saddle slot be my easiest way n refill with a fine slip of rosewood you wont ruin anything that Gibson done on that guitar You are correcting their wrong doing good work n keep it up love your videos

Good one Jerry.

Master luthier to the max!😎👍

Well I guess I'm first to comment. First time that's happened!! Lovely looking guitar, this

Typical Gibson QC. Great video man

Yeah, that guitar sounds great for maple even with its inherent trebly nature.

I guess this is where a mandolin's floating bridge comes into its own...

missed for awhile.I did not get feeds and got sidetracked on amp and current event b.s. I last watched when you were building a guitar out of paducah wood? You just were setting up your laser burner machine,I will have to go back. I am really interested in how it sounded.I remember all the tedious labor intensive appointments the guitar had,beautiful but never heard that kind of wood I don't believe?

Intonation will be sharp lying on its back.

i've heard hide glue works really well for antler....

Would a neck reset bring down the action and bring intonation into the ballpark for a standard saddle? Maybe cost prohibitive?

Enjoying your work very much. I agree with comments about incorrect original placement of the bridge. Very poor show Gibson, on such a magnificent and expensive instrument. Clever solution tho' Jerry. I'm assuming the accessory bridge insert will need to rest on the upper wood surface of the bridge behind the channel slot to avoid breakage ? Also, I did wonder if you really needed to desolder/cut the wires leading to the to the original Fishman PU, wouldn't the under saddle piezo sensor strip just pop back down the hole the way it came ? "Small potatoes" anyway John

Oh the intonation was bad, that would of made that unplayable for me. Strum an Am or C... you will hear it obviously is out. Nice work as always ! 🙂 Not a huge fan of Gibson acoustics (call me crazy) dont like the look of them or the feel overall. Im addicted to Yamaha acoustics and Ovations myself. But i learn something new watching your videos and have great respect and am very grateful for all the work you post on here for all of us to watch. Thank you. :-)

Jerry, it's called a moist ache bridge and you're right, it's delicate to try and remove. One thing you did not mention was if the neck relief was out before you started making adjustments. Did you check it? Was is a candidate for a neck reset? You also didn't mention that.

I would have plugged the old slot and recut it back.

I think you need a bigger soldering iron 😆

If I were the original owner of that guitar, It would be going back to Gibson to remedy the problem under warranty. Gibson QC has always been spotty. A second owner does not have that option.

You need a stobe tuner!!!

I don’t know if I missed it or not but what kind of guitar is that?

Serious question: I've been watching Jerry measure string height with "a pick", shoving it under the string and listening for a tone change, which a totally get. But I haven't heard him say what he's using as a pick. Is he using a certain kind of pick? Material? Thickness? Has he done. . . . *gasp* . . . MATH to figure out the right size? lol. Thanks!

Enjoyed the video, unfortunately in my humble opinion I think both of the adjustments have spoiled the overall look of the guitar, the bridge really needed to come off and re positioned but totally understand the risk factor in doing that, all the best Jerry

I'm happy to be 4th

the world is becoming more strange isn't it?...

Man, I have a beautiful sounding acoustic that is off about just as much. Bums me out...

Shame about the issue on such a nice guitar. With the L shaped saddle, I wonder if having the strings pressing on the part of the saddle that is not above the contact point between the bridge, pickup and guitar top, whether the transfer of sound was slightly affected?

Sounds like maple

Just unboxed an Epiphone masterbuilt TEXAN. Paid way too much for my income. Played it unplugged. Seemed a bit off to my many decades of playing professional guitar. THIN and brittle. Strings? Then plugged it in and almost cried. String volume balance was out of whack. The bass strings boomed and the treble strings were almost non existent . The peizo QUACKY QUACK was front and center. The guitars voice was brash, boomy and cacophonous . Not at all what I was expecting.

I cannot quite see the difference between shaving a brace and say filling and recutting the saddle slot. Both seem a little intrusive on the original design, one is well nigh necessary, the other has more choices.

You need an electron microscope to see 1/30,000th of an inch. I think you mean to say 1/30th of an inch or perhaps 3/10ths of an inch.

Pardon me Jerry......a spruce top and maple back and sides....?What's wrong with you ? What's not to like about this specific combination of tonewoods... I love 'em !

What about plugging the saddle slot and recutting it further back?

How was Mountain View? Somehow I managed to miss running into you. :)

Why not fill the saddle slot and cut a new one in the proper location?

How could a guitar such as that pass quality control?!

Why not fill the original slot on the bridge with rose wood, then reroute a new slot?

What does RSW stand for?

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