Description
An intensive Three Day Course that covers many of the most Common Repair Techniques including a complete Re-Fret.
This Course includes:
- Removing Frets
- Sanding the Fretboard
- Setting the frets
- Making a Nut
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Fret levelling
- Fret Crowning
- Truss rod adjustments
- Setting the saddle heights
- Cutting nut slots to the correct depth
- Setting pickup clearance
- Intonation
- Fret polishing
- Restringing, and cleaning the instrument
This is a fantastic option for people who want to learn how to keep their own instruments in top playable condition or those builders who don’t yet have the experience to set up a finished build in the perfect condition necessary in today's market.
Learn these skills in a fully outfitted workshop with an experienced instructor and training assistant guiding you through each and every process. By the end of your day at Crimson you will leave with all of the knowledge needed to repeat the procedures on any instrument.
Guitar parts, hardware, electronics, and timber are available to purchase on request.
As a student, you will be eligible for an on-course tool discount. This discount will be redeemable against Crimson Guitars Tools and The Vintage Tool Shop. If you wish to use this discount before your course, please let us know and we will ensure your new tools are ready and waiting for you on your bench.
Your day will begin at 9 am with coffee/tea and lunch breaks, and end at 5 pm. There are local shops and pubs within a 10-minute drive of Crimson Guitars though most students bring a packed lunch.
With our studio based in the picturesque rolling fields of Dorset, close to the town of Dorchester, take this opportunity to combine a unique experience with a refreshing holiday.
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Should you require accommodation during your course we have a dedicated booking agent who, for a small fee, will be able to help you.
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Please get in touch for more information and to let us know how we can help you become the best guitar maker you can be.
Check out our YouTube channel for more videos on how to get the most out of your Crimson Guitars precision hand tools as well as a myriad of guitar-building tutorials and demo videos.
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