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Guitar Repair and Design
FAQ: Who takes these courses ?
I have taught students from 15 -74 years old. There has been a complete cross-section of humanity viewing these videos; farmers, auto-mechanics, church ministers, music store owners and their employees; college students, professional musicians, policemen, soldiers, a lawyer, machinists, a doctor, a knife-maker, computer programmers, factory workers, I-T guys, artists, retired CEO's, carpenters, music teachers, accountants, a school principal, guitar collectors, guitar builders and guitar enthusiasts who simply want to set-up and maintain their own instruments ! All of these students benefit from these " straight - to - the - point " video tutorials, and "inside" practical tips, that shed light on so many subjects that have long been considered secret information for a "select group".
The online Patreon students, have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make any of the various members of the guitar family, play and sound their very best.
What makes these Videos different from other approaches ?
#1. These videos allow you to pause / reflect / and come back countless times to review any particular point. This helps to fire up and sustain a genuine enthusiasm for a subject that we all hold dear to our hearts ... an awesome playing Guitar!!
#2.These videos cover a broad cross-section of challenges and allow for"accelerated learning" in the comfort of your own home shop. It seems that the average online student tends to own 6 guitars.
#3 The work covered in these videos, allows you to save the $$$ you would have spent on repairs, while expanding your skills to cover more and more work as you
Elevate your Skill Level.
#4 These videos don't require a " leave of absence " from work or a "second mortgage on your house" to finance ! You don't need to " put your life on hold " to absorb this information.
I have taught students from 15 -74 years old. There has been a complete cross-section of humanity viewing these videos; farmers, auto-mechanics, church ministers, music store owners and their employees; college students, professional musicians, policemen, soldiers, a lawyer, machinists, a doctor, a knife-maker, computer programmers, factory workers, I-T guys, artists, retired CEO's, carpenters, music teachers, accountants, a school principal, guitar collectors, guitar builders and guitar enthusiasts who simply want to set-up and maintain their own instruments ! All of these students benefit from these " straight - to - the - point " video tutorials, and "inside" practical tips, that shed light on so many subjects that have long been considered secret information for a "select group".
The online Patreon students, have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make any of the various members of the guitar family, play and sound their very best.
What makes these Videos different from other approaches ?
#1. These videos allow you to pause / reflect / and come back countless times to review any particular point. This helps to fire up and sustain a genuine enthusiasm for a subject that we all hold dear to our hearts ... an awesome playing Guitar!!
#2.These videos cover a broad cross-section of challenges and allow for"accelerated learning" in the comfort of your own home shop. It seems that the average online student tends to own 6 guitars.
#3 The work covered in these videos, allows you to save the $$$ you would have spent on repairs, while expanding your skills to cover more and more work as you
Elevate your Skill Level.
#4 These videos don't require a " leave of absence " from work or a "second mortgage on your house" to finance ! You don't need to " put your life on hold " to absorb this information.
#5 Most students come back multiple times to watch these videos; gradually ramping-up their skill level over whatever "time frame" they choose.
How much does the average Guitar Tech make ?
There are many examples of "Blue book " prices online. A detailed price list is handed out to the students that is based on my own industry experience over the last 4 decades. The average hourly rate is $45 -$75 an hour for a trained, competent Guitar Tech. I also cover the aspects of developing a customer base and maintaining a good work ethic and integrity while building a business that suits the individuals' requirements and expectations.
Just like in any other trade ..... the amount of work, the quality of your work and proper planning, will determine your bottom line.
Marc has levelled the upper frets to get rid of the " typical neck-to-body junction hump " in order to drop the action down for a nice smooth touch.
Is there really that much work out there ?
When you consider how many instruments are out there already, then add to that the number of new instruments sold each year (over 2.5 million new guitars sold last year .. in the US alone ! ), and how rare it is to find one that is actually 100% perfectly set-up; I think it is safe to say that most guitars, most of the time are in need of some work! Whether it be a light fret dressing, a complete refret,edge dressing sharp protruding fret ends, setups, pickup installs etc... etc...
There are more instruments in need of work, than there are qualified individuals, who are capable of doing the work that needs to be done.
Guitars, by their inherent fragility and their sensitivity to atmospheric and seasonal change, will never arrive at a place of "constant stability".
This is why all stringed instruments will always need ongoing maintenance and adjustments, to keep them playing flawlessly and perfectly in tune.
When you add the numerous broken necks, buzzing , worn out frets, loose braces, retro-fits, pickup installs and a multitude of other common ailments .... there is plenty of work to be done.
Guitar Repair and Design Videos
Synopsis:
These videos will provide students with precise training in the set-up and repair of acoustic and electric guitars. A detailed study of fretwork technique, including safe fret removal, correcting the lay of the neck, fret levelling, re-crowning and polishing; the fabrication of hand-cut nuts and saddles and an overview of the basic physics and design of the various members of the guitar family. All of the elements that determine the instrument's ability to perform at it's optimum level of playability are covered. The Videos walk you through step-by-step; as you develop the ability to accurately set up guitars and to level / edge dress / and refret the fingerboard. Many of the business aspect of guitar repairs are also covered for those that are interested in working on instruments to generate a part time or full time income. These Videos will assist you in evaluating the the work and determining a repair price for various
common repairs / restorations and adjustments.
common repairs / restorations and adjustments.
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Acoustic-Electric system install
Cross-grain Koa veneer patch for control panel
Curriculum Continued:
As you Build your skills; this Patreon Video Library includes numerous examples of a complete re-frets of the bound or unbound fingerboard / electric bass conversion: fretted to fretless / safe removal of acoustic guitar bridges and the fabrication of a new bridge from a rosewood/or ebony blank. Calculating compensation for intonation and slotting the new bridge for saddle placement, compensated nuts / saddles fabricated from bone blank, acoustic guitar fingerboard / neck removal, broken head-stock ( splicing ) repair and touch-up; repair and replacement of loose braces; fabrication and installation of cross-grain quarter-sawn splices for repair of cracks and fractures, a study of hide glue and it's practical applications, french polish/lacquer-stick for fret repair touch up, installation of an on-board acoustic-electric system; Practical soldering and wiring technique for pick-up replacement, input jacks, volume and tone controls.
These videos are often generated by the projects that my Subscribers brings to the table.
This allows the students to steer the curriculum to address their own particular needs.
This allows the students to steer the curriculum to address their own particular needs.
I always cover material over and above the designated curriculum.
Tuition: $775.00
