Guitar Building Workshops

In 2012 I will begin teaching workshops on how to build your own custom guitar. I have done this informally for a few years, working with enthusiastic beginners as time permits, helping them build their first guitar and learn the basics of lutherie.

Each class is designed to produce a professional grade instrument that you can be proud of for decades to come. No formal wood working experience is required. All you need is attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

This is a great way to build your first instrument regardless if you plan on becoming a professional luthier, a devoted hobbiest, or you just want to build one guitar.

I guarantee that this is a thrilling and rewarding experience of a lifetime.

Build A Custom Electric Guitar
April 9th - 20th, 2012 — 6:00pm - 10pm weeknights
Cincinnati, Ohio $1,750

In this 10 sessions students will learn to build a classic telecaster style guitar. All construction will be from scratch (not pre-made parts) and students will have the ability to customize select features of the guitar including adding an optional drop top, choice of fingerboard material, decision on binding (or not) and the choice between several different electronics configurations. We will do all fretwork and set up to meticulous detail. At the end of the class students will leave with a professional grade guitar that they built themselves from scratch.

All building materials are included in the price of the class (including electronics). Students are encouraged to bring a case on the last day of class to transport their guitar home.

To hold a spot in this class a $500 deposit is required and the remainder of the payment is due the first day of class. Please contact me if you are interested in attending this session.