Description

An intensive One Day Course covering the general maintenance and care of Electric and/or Acoustic Guitars.

This Course includes:

truss rod adjustments

basic luthiery tool use

setting the saddle heights

cutting nut slots to the correct depth

setting pickup clearance

intonation

fret polishing

restringing, and cleaning the instrument

This is a fantastic option for people who want to learn how to keep their own instruments in top playable condition or those builders who don’t yet have the experience to set up a finished build in the perfect condition necessary in today’s market.

Learn these skills in a fully outfitted workshop with an experienced instructor and training assistant guiding you through each and every process. By the end of your day at Crimson you will leave with all of the knowledge needed to repeat the procedures on any instrument.

Guitar parts, hardware, electronics, and timber are available to purchase on request.

Your day will begin at 9 am with coffee/tea and lunch breaks, and end at 5 pm. There are local shops and pubs within a 10-minute drive of Crimson Guitars though most students bring a packed lunch.

As a student, you will be eligible for an on-course tool discount. This discount will be redeemable against Crimson Guitars Tools and . If you wish to use this discount before your course, please and we will ensure your new tools are ready and waiting for you on your bench.

With our studio based in the picturesque rolling fields of Dorset, close to the town of Dorchester, take this opportunity to combine a unique experience with a refreshing holiday.

Should you require accommodation during your course we have a dedicated booking agent who, for a small fee, will be able to help you.

Please for more information and to let us know how we can help you be the best Guitar Maker you can be.

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