Guitar Set-Up & Maintenance Course
$365 – $565
Enroll now. Early registration discount is subject to expiration. Class size is limited.
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Fee
Course fee includes instruction, reference guide, use of a workbench and all shop supplies necessary for course work.
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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. -
Classroom
Class size is limited to 8 students.
Course is taught in a professional guitar service shop equipped with 8 individual workbenches stocked with specialized tools necessary for the course work. -
Schedules
Courses are offered with a varying number of completion hours.
Longer courses offer more hands-on time with guidance from the instructor.
Shorter courses are perfect for those who prefer to work on their own at home. -
Materials
Students are encouraged to bring as many instruments to class as they can for class demonstration and hands on work on in this course.
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Workshop Saftey
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.
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Parking
Parking is free on the street directly in front of and in clear view of our building and space.
Course Description
This course offers the student a solid foundation upon which to commence their luthiery studies, with lectures, demonstrations and hands-on work.
Lectures explain the fundamental mechanical operation of the guitar and all other stringed instruments.
Demonstrations teach set-up techniques and fundamental shop skills, and will address different playing styles and the pros and cons of various products and hardware.
One day course (6 hours) provides a lecture and set up demonstrations on the various instruments students bring to class. Students will learn about the nuances of working on a variety of instruments and the particular approaches they will require. Perfect for those who prefer note taking with Q and A and will to work on their instruments at home and of great use to the aspiring or current professional.
The longer two day course (12 hours) offers the opportunity to exercise knowledge from lessons learned with hands on work on the student’s own instruments. Day two follows the one day course and here the student will use various luthiery tools necessary for string instrument set up procedures and build their skill as they work at the bench on their instruments with guidance and supervision from the instructor.
Topics include:
- String height
- Intonation/saddle compensation
- Neck relief
- Neck pitch
- Truss rod adjustment
- String break angles
- Selecting string gauges and types
- Nut and saddle
- Fret wire
- Tuning systems
- Vibrato systems
- Bridges
- Finish care
- Tooling
Guitar Set-Up & Maintenance Course
