Electric Guitar Making Fast-track Course
$1,295 – $1,695
Early Registration Discount Subject to Expiration. Class size is limited. Enroll Now.
Our Electric Guitar Making Fast Track Course is designed to give the student a quick start to making their own custom guitar, bass —or any string instrument!
No drawing, design or previous shop experience is necessary.
This is not a kit course. This course teaches how to design and make an electric guitar from scratch —raw materials and stock or custom hardware!
This hands-on guitar making course teaches and guides the student through the complete design, essential planning, and initial construction phases of making an supremely playable instrument of their own design. Students will receive instruction, and access to all the shop supplies and tools needed to design and start making their own custom guitar, bass or any string instrment from scratch.
Continued work will be required to complete the instrument outside of this course.
Students who take this course may continue working on their instrument on their own or with continued instruction in Open Workshop at the school.
Seize this rare opportunity to make a successful first lap into a lifetime of Luthiery!
See our Student Guitar Gallery!
Check out these longer courses: Electric Guitar Making Camps
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Fee
Course fee includes instruction, reference guide, use of a workbench and all shop supplies necessary.
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Terms
Please note that all registrations are final and non-refundable.
In the event that a student cannot attend a class, written notice must be given in advance to receive a credit to be used on another tuition. Valid credit may be transferred to another course date, or to another student, if so desired. -
Materials
Materials purchases are the responsibility of the student. The necessary materials costs range from $250. Many of the materials for this course are available through the school. Upon registration, a phone conversation with the student will be necessary to determine materials so they can be acquired in time for the course.
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Classroom
Class size is limited to 8 students.
Course is taught in a professional guitar service shop equipped with 8 individual luthiery workbenches stocked with specialized tools necessary for the course work.
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Workshop Safety
While we make every effort to keep the CSGM workshop clean it can be dusty and at times noisy. We recommend hearing, respiratory, and eye protection be used when working in the shop. We have this safety equipment available for use or purchase when in class and it is the students responsibility to exercise diligent use of these safety measures.
- Instructors
Ian Schneller read bio
- Location
1240 N. Homan Ave. in Chicago, Illinois 60651 Map
- Registration
Register online, in person, or by phone: 773.489.483 . Cash, credit card or a personal check are accepted. Registrations are final and non-refundable. Payment credit is transferable.
Fast-Track courses are scheduled with the choice to take classes either over consecutive weekends, or one week Monday – Friday.
Two 3 Day Weekends: Friday – Sunday 11-5pm, 36 hours
For a full description each course included, click the course title.
Guitar Set-up & Maintenance Course 6 hours
Guitar Making Workshop 18 hours – Instrument construction takes place in Guitar Making Workshop sessions. These hands on work sessions will provide an overview of the construction processes drawn from the student’s own instrument design and instruction and supervision as students commence each phase of their instrument construction.
One Week: Monday–Friday 11am-5pm, 30 hours
For a full description each course included, click the course title.
Guitar Set-up & Maintenance Course 6 hours
Guitar Electronics Course 6 hours
Guitar Design + Blueprint Course 12 hours
Guitar Making Workshop 6 hours – Instrument construction takes place in the guitar making workshop session. The hands on work session provides an overview of the construction processes drawn from the student’s own instrument design. Students receive instruction and supervision as they commence each phase of their instrument construction.
Please Note:
Continued work will be required to complete the instrument outside of this course. Students will work at their own pace. Most students will complete their first instrument within 100-125 hours, depending upon their pace and the complexity of their instrument’s design and finish. While completing a guitar in under 100 hours is possible, it is unlikely for a beginner. Those who come to class with already well developed shop skills may find their work goes very quickly. Upon completion of this course the student may choose to finish their guitar at home or continue working with instructor supervision at the school in our Open Workshops.
