Guitar Building Classes
The Weeklong Guitar-Building Immersion
Craft your own dreadnought acoustic guitar in an intensive, one-week workshop led by master luthier Ken Bailey. This course is designed to give you the satisfaction of building a beautiful, professional-quality instrument in a compressed timeframe.
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Unlike other classes, you'll be supplied with top-quality, pre-milled parts, which allows you to focus on the intricate and skill-based aspects of lutherie. You'll work with premium Sitka spruce and Honduran mahogany to create a stunning dreadnought-style guitar with elegant herringbone purfling.
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Ken Bailey will guide you step-by-step, providing expert demonstrations and hands-on instruction. He’ll demystify the art of guitar-making and equip you with the essential skills you need to build a great-sounding instrument.
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Over seven days, the class will cover:
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Assembly and bracing: Learn how to precisely join the body and install the scalloped bracing for optimal tone.
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Neck shaping, fretwork, and setup: Master the critical skills of shaping the neck, installing frets, and performing a professional guitar setup.
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Finishing and inlay: Apply the finishing touches that make your guitar truly unique.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to build a high-quality instrument in a rewarding and focused environment. The experience includes complimentary RV lodging, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the craft. You'll leave with a custom-built acoustic guitar and a deep understanding of its construction.
A Two Week Guitar-Building Journey with Ken Bailey
Craft your own dreadnought acoustic guitar from the ground up in this immersive two-week course led by master luthier, Ken Bailey. This isn't your average kit-building class; it's a complete journey from raw materials to a finished, beautiful instrument.
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Over 14 days, you'll learn every aspect of building a professional-quality guitar without any pre-milled parts. You'll work with premium materials, including a Sitka spruce top and a Honduran mahogany body, to create a dreadnought-style guitar with elegant herringbone purfling.
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Ken Bailey will guide you through every critical step, demonstrating techniques and providing expert one-on-one instruction. No prior woodworking experience is needed, as all specialized tools and materials are provided.
The class covers everything:
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Complete construction: Learn to shape, brace, and assemble the body.
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Top tuning and scalloped bracing: Discover the secrets to building a guitar with superior tone and resonance.
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Neck shaping, fret installation, and dressing: Master the detailed work that makes a guitar truly playable.
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Final setup and inlay: Finish your instrument with precision and personalized touches.
This isn't just a class; it's a deep dive into the art of lutherie. The experience includes complimentary RV lodging, allowing you to fully focus on your craft. You'll leave with a unique, handmade acoustic guitar and the skills to build a great-sounding instrument for years to come.
