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:

• September 28 - 30
  September 28, 2016 - September 30, 2016
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
• October 22
  October 22, 2016
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• November 8 - 10
  November 8, 2016 - November 10, 2016
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
• December 3
  December 3, 2016
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• January 17 - 19
  January 17, 2017 - January 19, 2017
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
• March 4 & 5
  March 4, 2017 - March 5, 2017
  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• April 11 - 13
  April 11, 2017 - April 13, 2017
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Available Tickets:

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 and demonstrations, and varying amount of hands-on bench time (see below). 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 vibrato systems
• Bridges
• Finish care
• Tooling

Schedule Weeknights: Three consecutive nights, 7pm - 9:30pm One Day, Saturday: 10am - 5pm Two Day, Saturday and Sunday: 12pm - 5pm Fee Weeknights, $385 One day (Lunch included), $345 Weekends (Lunch included both days), $485 *An early registration discount may apply Tuition includes instruction, course materials, use of an individual guitar workbench with specialized tools and the necessary shop supplies for this course. Which class is right for you? The one day seminar is primarily lecture and demonstration and is good for those adept at taking notes. Both the weekday and weekend seminars include more hands-on bench time and are perfect for those who enjoy learning by doing. Student testimonials:

“Very informative and easy to understand. You guys rule, probably will see more Chicago Music Exchange employees coming through! Party on!” – Raymond

“Learned a lot in two days. Both instructors were very helpful and knowledgeable. Shared a lot. Exciting, professional. Would advise to take this course and many more” – Joel

“I genuinely understand the process now and feel confident practicing on my other guitars” –Colleen

“Very explanatory and helpful. Covered it all” – Halley

Instructors

Ian Schneller Ian is the founder and chief instructor of the Chicago School of Guitar Making. Ian teaches Design & Theory + Blueprint Course, Electric Guitar Building, Tube Amp Building and Champ Tube Amp Building. He is also a faculty member of the Sculpture Department at the School of the Art Institute and owner of Specimen Products. Pete Mueller Pete is a guitar builder and repair technician at Specimen. Pete teaches Electric Guitar Building, Lap Steel Guitar Building, Setup & Maintenance for Guitar and Bass, Bone Nut & Saddle Making, Advanced Repairs and Fretting Workshop at the Chicago School of Guitar Making. Richard Phillis Richard is a guitar builder, repair technician and surface finisher at Specimen. He teaches Effects Pedal Building, Guitar Electronics, Electric Guitar Building, Lap Steel Guitar Building, Advanced Repairs, Setup & Maintenance for Guitar and Bass and Finishing Techniques 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 Accommodations: Click Here for a list of nearby places to stay during seminars, along with transportation information.