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20 Week Course Overview ~ course outline click here
The guitar making and repair course consistes of practical and theoretical training in acoustic and electric guitar construction and repair. The course runs for 20 weeks, 800 hours of training. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The first eight weeks will be dedicated to be educated about the manufacturing processes, learning about various tools, tooling and machinery. This in turn will prepare you for the actual 'hands-on' creation of your own instrument. During this period you will also be trained on basic and major repairs on acoustic and electric guitars.
The remainder of the course students will be involved in every phase of building one of their very own instruments of their preferred (electric, acoustic or bass). (Please note that nay personal electric guitar or ass designs must fit within factory standards.Such designs cannot be large or extreme in shape due to existing moulds. Assistnace with design prescess will be provided.) A complete handbook on guitar construction will be compiled during the full 20 week period.
Once completed, you will have a working knowledge of :
Major Repairs
Removal of old finishes ~ Resanding ~ Dressing / installing frets / removal of neck and reset ~ Set ups ~ Finishes and spraying ~ Cutting and installing pearl inlay ~ adhering and installing bridges and nuts ~ Repair broken headstock and wood cracks. *Theoretical and historical information on competitive guirars on market such as: Martin, Gibson, Fender, etc.
Electric / Bass
Design neck through body; two piece guitar or bass ~ Choosing and cutting woods ~ Assembling and gluing wings, body and neck ~ Fingerboard cutting / fretwork ~ Sanding ~ Finishes and Spraying ~ Sealer, wet sanding and lacquer ~ Buffing ~ Electronics ~ Assembly.
Acoustic
Bending sides ~ Bracing ~ Jointing tops and backs ~ Moulding and sanding ~ Fretwork ~ Binding installation ~ Resaw wood ~ Working on overhead and small hand routers.