I Gave This Gibson SG a Complete SETUP... Now It Sounds NEW! (Here's Why)

Can a proper setup make a vintage guitar feel brand new? In this video, I take a late-'70s Gibson SG Standard through a complete setup, including fresh D'Addario XL 10-46 strings, truss rod adjustment, action setup, intonation, hardware inspection, cleaning, and fine-tuning to get it playing its absolute best. Whether you own a Gibson SG, Les Paul, or any vintage electric guitar, you'll see the tools, measurements, and techniques I use to improve playability, tuning stability, and overall performance. 🎸 Welcome to WEST ISLAND GUITARS — Assembled in Canada . Your trusted destination for beginner-friendly guitars, expert setups, repairs, and honest gear advice—built for players who want their instruments to play right from day one. This channel exists to help guitar players at every stage—from first-time beginners to seasoned musicians—avoid common mistakes, choose the right gear, and keep their instruments playing and sounding their best. Whether you’re buying your first guitar, upgrading your setup, or maintaining a well-loved instrument, you’re in the right place. West Island Guitars was founded in Montréal by Domenic Marrone, a lifelong musician, builder, and guitar tech with decades of hands-on experience. What began as repairing and refurbishing used guitars turned into a mission: 👉 Build high-quality, precision-assembled guitars in Canada 👉 Offer professional setups at beginner-friendly prices 👉 Deliver fast, honest, local service without big-box markups or long wait times Each West Island Guitar is hand-assembled and professionally set up in Canada , using carefully sourced components and expert attention to detail—so your guitar is ready to play right out of the box. 🎶 What you’ll find on this channel: • Beginner guitar buying guides • Guitar setup & maintenance tips • Electric & acoustic guitar advice • Guitar repairs and troubleshooting • Amplifiers, accessories, and gear insights • Behind-the-scenes at a real Canadian guitar shop We believe bad setups ruin great guitars—and too many players quit because their instrument was working against them. Our goal is to help you play longer, sound better, and enjoy the journey. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly guitar content, beginner tips, and real-world advice from experienced techs who work on guitars every single day. 🌐 VISIT US ONLINE 🔗 Website: www.wiguitars.com 📍 FOLLOW WEST ISLAND GUITARS 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/westislandguitars/ 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065366415347 #gibsonsg #electricguitar #guitarsetup