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:- April 5 - 7
April 5, 2016 - April 7, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - June 28 - 30
June 28, 2016 - June 30, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - August 2 - 4
August 2, 2016 - August 4, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Event Venue: CHICAGO SCHOOL OF GUITAR MAKING
Description: [T]his workshop presents the essential procedures for a variety of guitar, bass and other string instrument repairs which may include headstock break and crack repair, bridge replacement, brace repair, minor saddle alteration, body crack repair, finish retouching, minor fret repair, proper set-up principles and electronics troubleshooting. Demonstrations repairs will be made on instruments in the shop. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments to repair. Instructors will provide lecture/demonstrations presenting solutions to the repair problems at hand in the shop and those which students present with their own instruments. Students will then execute specific procedures on their own instruments with the assistance of the instructor.
Description
Instructor will share proprietary techniques and reference traditional repair methods all with a strong emphasis on quality and craftsmanship. Students will learn about various glues, materials, procedures and shop tools and how to use them properly. Instructors will demonstrate the proper use of a drill press, belt sanders, and a variety of hand tools used in various procedures. Students will execute specific procedures on their own instruments with the assistance of the instructor.
Schedule
Weeknight: 7pm - 9:30pm, over 3 weeknights
Fee
$485, weeknight workshop
Tuition includes lecture/demonstrations, handout materials, use of specialized tools, guitar workbench and shop supplies
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 repair technician at Specimen. Pete teaches Set-up for Guitar, Bass & Strings, Bone Nut & Saddle Making & the Fretting Workshop at the Chicago School of Guitar Making.
Richard Phillis Richard is a guitar repair technician and surface finisher at Specimen. He teaches Set-up for Guitar, Bass & Strings, Effects Pedal Building, Guitar Electronics and Finishing & Relicing Workshops at the Chicago School of Guitar Making.
How to Register:
Registrations are limited to 8 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
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