Guitar Building: Assembly and Beyond Course

5066 Edgewater Drive,Orlando FL 32810

08 May, 2021

Description

In this course, the students will get to assemble a guitar from a variety of classic body styles, install picks-ups, tuners, and more. Course Overview: The modern gunslinger is the guitarist and their ‘AXE’ is a true extension of the players’ ability and talent. Understanding the inner workings of a guitar allows for the player to take a more active role in the development of their sound and be able to troubleshoot technical issues when they arise on stage or off. In this course, the students will get to assemble a guitar from a variety of classic body styles, install picks-ups, tuners, and more. Gain an understanding of how each piece comes together to create the finished product and the mechanics behind it. Course Features: - Build your very own custom guitar. - Learn proper soldering techniques. - Learn the concepts of sound creation and manipulation. - Learn signal flow and guitar wiring. - Food and beverages will be provided. Course Schedule and Pricing: Course Length - Two Consecutive Days (14 Hours Total) Course Day(s) - May 8th & 9th, 2021 Course Times(s) - 10:00am-5:00pm Course Cost - $500.00 Course Instructor: Nicholas Scout Bio: Scout Guitars owner Nicholas Scout has 13 years of experience as an instrument technician, musician, and luthier- from touring nationally as a string player and internationally as a music instrument technician. With knowledge covering guitar, bass, drums and percussion, banjo, mandolin, dobro, accordion, fiddle, cello, and much more; Nicholas has made a career as a trusted and sought-after guitar builder, stringed repairman, and touring technician. With guitars in Germany, Canada, and the United States, Scout Guitars has built a brand of handcrafted instruments that satiate the needs of professional players and hobbyists alike.