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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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Customer Testimonial:

"In thirty years of playing and actively gigging in and around Ohio, I’ve had my fair share of guitar maintenance issues. Greg is by far the most customer-service oriented luthier I’ve dealt with.  Not to mention the top notch quality of his work.  … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: Morgan Monroe

Greg... Thanks again for the top notch work you performed on my Morgan Monroe. Although this guitar is an expendable "gigging" tool you made it sound and play like a much more expensive instrument. It sure is comforting to know someone with your … [Read More...]

Mastery of Craft

As a high end artisan woodworker of over 30 years, Greg's passion for excellence is a hallmark of his instruments. Every Dogwood guitar reflects this dedication to fine craftsmanship. All the skills required to make exceptional high end guitars- … [Read More...]

Custom Guitars

Superb craftsmanship and exceptional tone are reflected in every handmade Dogwood guitar. Whether you are a singer-songwriter looking for an articulate instrument to express your creativity, or are part of a country band or a worship team and need a … [Read More...]

Baking Tops

A number of guitar builders (including a couple of well-known factory-made brands) follow the practice of baking the Spruce tops in an oven at low heat prior to using them in the construction of an instrument. This practice has caused a lot of … [Read More...]

Fender Strat Tuneup

Fender Strat Tuneup and Setup The Fender Strat is a classic electric guitar that is justly famous for its role in the history of blues and rock music. The quality of individual Strats can vary from excellent to dismal depending on model, year, and … [Read More...]

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