Whetstone School of Lutherie and Guitar Building

"At the end of the day, I understood how some very subtle adjustments can make the guitar so much easier to play. I realized that much of the frustration I was experiencing with my guitar playing was due to an incorrect set-up of my instrument."
- Nancy Burke

"Just spending a day with a luthier in a shop where guitars are made, was a real treat. I was so pumped up all the way home, that was all I could think about – I can't wait to make my first guitar!"
– Kevin Walsh

Acoustic Guitar Tune-Up

Instructor: Scott Hausmann

Tuition:: $150 - includes supplies
Deposit:: $150

Next classes:: 06/02/12 10:00 - 4:00; 09/08/12 10:00 - 4:00

Workshop Description: 1 Day • 4 Students

In this action packed workshop you'll learn how to inspect, clean, and adjust acoustic guitars from head to toe. Students should bring a guitar to work on, keeping in mind the limited scope of this one day class.

For players, this is a fun and informative course that will help you save money and insure your guitar is functioning at its peak potential. It's also a great class for learning how to professionally evaluate instruments you are interested in purchashing, and it's an excellent entry level class for anyone interested in learning about guitar repair.

Here's a list of the topics we'll cover:

Inspecting the guitar
Evaluating the set-up
Making a plan
Leveling the frets
Re-crowning and polishing
Cleaning and lubricating the fingerboard
Adjusting the tuning machines
Cleaning the finish
Stringing the guitar
Adjusting the truss rod
Fine tuning the nut and saddle