Luthier Courses

Guitar Repair Course

• One week (7 days) duration, 8 hours per day

• Students will build a kit electric guitar​

• Strat or steel style

• Grover tuners, Wilkinson parts.

• Colour and style of guitar must be chosen before the start of the course

• $2000*, upgrades are extra

Build an Acoustic guitar from rough lumber

This course is ideal for those looking for an in-depth and immersive learning experience. It covers everything from the tree you build the guitar from to the final product. Each day includes theory, a demonstration, and hands on building. 

• 6 to 7 weeks duration, 8 hours per day

• Learn design, finish, and bracing concepts

• $3250*

• $750 deposit

Build a kit acoustic guitar

This course is designed for those who are not able to commit to the length of the rough lumbar acoustic course, but still want to learn how to build an acoustic guitar. 

• 4 to 5 week duration (based on how fast you work)

• Covers assembly, fretting, binding, finish, and setting neck angle 

• Students learn bracing theory

• Dovetail or bolt-on

• Mahogany back and sides and spruce top only

• $2500*

• $750 deposit 

Build an electric guitar from rough lumber

• 4 week duration, 8 hours per day

• Please contact Chris to discuss the parts and materials you wish to use

• $1800*, plus the cost of parts and materials you choose 

• Deposit is the cost of parts and materials

*price does not include GST