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Guitar Building, Voicing, and Repair Classes

Greg loves teaching guitar building and repair as much as he loves building guitars himself.

Although not currently taking on an apprentice, Greg is offering individual classes in three areas: Acoustic and Electric Guitar Setup and Repair, Guitar Building, and Voicing and Tuning Acoustic Guitars.  You will learn in a relaxed atmosphere from an experienced and meticulous craftsman and custom builder.

NOTE: These classes are scheduled as requested by students. There are no set times or dates for specific classes; you may schedule a class at your convenience and Greg’s availability. Please contact Greg to discuss setting up a time for your desired class.

Guitar Building: Two Week Class Build a high quality acoustic guitar from scratch in two weeks! Whether you are a novice or have some building experience, you will learn a lot about all aspects of guitar building as you work one-on-one with an experienced builder. Please visit this page for details. Please Note: Due to my heavy repair and restoration schedule, I am no longer able to offer the build class.

 

 

Guitar Setup and Repair Whether you want to learn electric or acoustic guitar setup and repair, these classes are for you. You choose how many hours or days you want to spend in the shop, and which topics you want to focus on. Potential topics include in-depth setup techniques, fret work, bridge and bridge plate repairs, neck resets, basic wiring and soldering techniques, and crack and brace repairs. Please visit this page for all the details.

New! Greg has released an online setup, repair, and restoration course, available at obrienguitars.com. Check out the introductory video here.

 

Steel String Guitar Voicing and Tuning Most guitar builders know how to build a guitar that holds up structurally. Many know how to build an esthetically beautiful gutar. Very few understand the principles involved in consistently building exceptional tone into their instruments. This class explores the fundamentals of wood selection, and demonstrates how to voice and tune these select tops and backs for the best responsiveness and tone. Please visit this page for details. Please Note: Due to my heavy repair and restoration schedule, I am no longer able to offer the voicing and tuning class.

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Building a Monarch: Pearl Inlay

Shell inlays are a time-honored way of adding flair, beauty, and value to musical instruments. The two primary types of shell used in making guitar inlays are Mother of Pearl and Abalone. Each of these come in several color varieties. There are many … [Read More...]

The Importance of a Good Setup, Part Two

In the first part of this article, I discussed the elements of a basic setup. These include checking the neck relief and the action at the first and twelfth frets, as well as installing new strings and performing a few other basic adjustments. In … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: Strat and Tele Setups

"I have 2 guitars and have been playing for over 20 years.  In that time I have had my instruments set-up by several different companies, some that have been in the business for longer than I have been playing.  I can honestly say that no one has … [Read More...]

Making a Spalted Maple Rosette

The rosette on an acoustic guitar, along with the peghead and bridge designs, is a big part of the custom builder's signature. Often a particular design will immediately identify the guitar as being made by a specific individual. Perhaps the amazing … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonial: Mosrite

"I've owned this vintage 1960's Mosrite "Ventures" model guitar for thirty years and have finally found a luthier I can trust to work on it. Greg agreed to do the work while I waited and it was obvious from the beginning that he knew what he was … [Read More...]

Blog: Spalted Maple Rosette

I love spalted wood, especially spalted Maple. My affection toward this unique combination of color and pattern goes back to the 1980's, when I became introduced to the work of James Krenov. In 1983 a friend and I discovered a huge spalted Maple … [Read More...]

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Humidity, Temperature, and Your Guitar

Maintaining your wooden instruments at an appropriate level of humidity year round is vital to their health and well-being. It is surprising how many owners of expensive instruments are unaware of this. I suppose that the primary reason is a lack … [Read More...]

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Why Buy a Handmade Guitar?

There are a lot of choices out there for the prospective buyer of a fine guitar. It's no secret; a handmade instrument can cost a lot. For that matter, any of the better guitars purchased from a quality manufacturer is going to command what most … [Read More...]

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