Guitar Electronics Repair & Upgrades

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

Event Status: Upcoming

Categories: Guitar Building, Guitar Repair, Tube Amp & Electronics Building

Dates and Times:

• August 7 - 9
  August 7, 2017 - August 9, 2017
  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Available Tickets:

Event Venue: CHICAGO SCHOOL OF GUITAR MAKING

Description: [S]tudents will learn techniques required to fix an instrument’s electronic problems on the spot, how to select components, install electronic upgrades, and how to design and build their own guitar circuits to achieve the best possible sound and reliability. Students will also learn how to read schematics and layout diagrams. A must for any guitar tech or roadie! Description Each class is divided into part lecture, part demonstration, and part hands-on training. Topics covered include:

• Circuit design
• Shielding
• Electronic trouble-shooting
• Coil taps
• Phase switching
• Pickup design characteristics
• Lead dress
• Soldering skills
• Electronic test equipment
• Acoustic guitar preamps
• Active electronics
• Arch-top guitar wiring harness removal and installation
• Body routing to fit pickups

Materials and Supplies The course instructor will be available to consult with and guide students in the selection of replacement components. All the tools required will be available for the student's class use. Schedule Weeknights: 7 - 9:30pm, over 3 nights Fee Weeknights: $385 Tuition includes lectures and demonstrations, personal instruction, handout materials, use of specialized tools, guitar workbench and shop supplies

Instructor 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, Guitar and Bass Repair, Setup & Maintenance for Guitar and Bass and Finishing Techniques 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 Map our location Accommodations: Click Here for a list of nearby places to stay during seminars, along with transportation information.