Setup & Maintenance for Guitar and Bass

Event Organizer: Specimen Products
Organizer Email: info@specimenproducts.com
Event Phone: 773.489.4830

Event Status: Upcoming

Categories: Guitar Building, Guitar Repair

Dates and Times:

• March 22 - 24
  March 22, 2016 - March 24, 2016
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
• May 14 & 15
  May 14, 2016 - May 15, 2016
  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• May 31, June 1 & 2
  May 31, 2016 - June 2, 2016
  7:00 pm - 9:30 am
• July 26 - 28
  July 26, 2016 - July 28, 2016
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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Event Venue: CHICAGO SCHOOL OF GUITAR MAKING

Description: [L]earning the elusive craft of setting up a stringed instrument for optimal playability and tonality will reward every musician with a greater understanding and appreciation of their instrument. This course explains the fundamental mechanical operation of the guitar and all other stringed instruments, including all types of guitars and bass guitars (acoustic and electric). This is an excellent introductory course that offers a wealth of information. Armed with this information, you will be prepared to handle many unpredictable circumstances that for most musicians would be show-stoppers. Students are encouraged to bring their own instrument. Whether or not you decide to perform your own maintenance in the future, taking this course will enable you to deal confidently with the local luthier and to have the best interests of your instrument in mind. Description The class offers lecture/demonstrations, and a hands-on workshop.  This course will address different instruments, playing styles and the pros and cons of various products and hardware. Topics include:

• String height
• Intonation/saddle compensation
• Neck relief
• Neck pitch
• Truss rod adjustment
• String break angles
• Selecting string gauges and types
• Height of strings at nut
• Nut and saddle making
• Fret wire
• Tuning systems
• Various tremolo systems
• Bridges
• Finish care
• Tooling

Schedule Weeknights: 7pm - 9:30 pm over 3 nights Weekends: 12 pm - 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday, includes a catered lunch and refreshments each day Fee $385, Weeknights $535, Weekends *A discount for early registration may apply Tuition includes instruction, course materials, use of an individual guitar workbench with specialized tools and the necessary shop supplies for this course. Instructors Ian Schneller Ian is Chief Instructor of Chicago School of Guitar Making, Chief Amp and Instrument Repairs Specialist at Specimen and owner of Specimen Products, Inc. Ian is also a faculty member of the Sculpture Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Pete Mueller Pete is a guitar maker and repair technician for Specimen.  Pete teaches Bone Nut & Saddle Making, Fret Workshops & Set-up for Guitar, Bass & Strings at the Chicago School of Guitar Making.  Richard Phillis Richard is a guitar maker, repair technician and surface finisher for Specimen. He also teaches Effects Pedal Building, Guitar Electronics and Finishing & Relicing at the Chicago School of Guitar Making. How to Register: Registrations are limited to 10 students. You can register for any of our classes online, by phone, or in person. Register Online Make your selection of the class dates you wish to attend (and if applicable, the type of kit) in Available Dates column on the upper right of this page and click ENROLL NOW > Enter the required information and then proceed to pay by clicking the Paypal button and choose your method of payment. NOTE: It is NOT necessary to have a Paypal account to use their service. Register by Phone 773.489.4830 Call us if you prefer to register over the phone with your credit card. We will send you a confirmation via email, or by snail mail if you prefer. Register in Person Come by the shop during business hours and enroll using cash, credit card, or a personal check. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 12 - 7 Saturday: 12 - 5 Map our location