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Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

Description

On the 6 string electric guitar making course you will build a guitar from a ready made kit. I will be there to help with the following :- Neck setting, fret levelling, truss rod adjustment, string height and action, electric wires, wood finishing etc etc. This course is aimed at people with no experience with guitars or woodwork . At the end of the day you will take your new guitar home to enjoy. We have a very friendly workshop with all the tools necessary for you to complete the build in 7.5 hours plus 30 mins for lunch. Plus Plenty of Tea to drink at any point of the day.

What's included in the price?

Your kit guitar can be taken home at the end of the day. Free parking and security on site

Duration

8 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses

with Craft Courses since 2020

Message the tutor

My love of woodcraft was due to a meeting with a guitarist friend who had made an acoustic guitar. We talked about his guitar for many hours and I thought it would be a challenge for me to have a go! Well that was 6 years ago and now in 2023 I am in a small workshop in Stoke where I build various instruments. The Strumstick instrument build is a great way to get to grips with fine woodworking and is an ideal step towards acoustic guitar building. No experience in woodwork is needed.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Wheelchair users
Parking provided
Suitable for beginners
Accommodation offered

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Venue

Spode works, Elenora street, Stoke on trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1QQ

Reviews

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9 May 24'

John Holloway reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Brilliant day with Ted turning a kit of parts into a T-style guitar. The kit that Ted supplied looked far better than I expected - really beautiful woods and very well finished. I wanted a Gretsch black-top filtertron instead of the supplied unbranded single coil. Ted went to a lot of time and trouble to make this pickup fit as the body is cut for a single coil, as is the scratch plate. He showed me ways to ensure the frets and neck are level, and polish up the frets, techniques I can apply to other guitars. Great day had and Ted is a really nice guy!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Hi John , Looking forward to meeting you again soon my friend and so glad your guitar build went ok ? We did get a bit hooked up on those electrics but as you said 2 heads are better than 1. It was a pleasure working with you and talking about guitars especially talking about rock stars etc. Keep on rocking ! See you soon ! "

15 Feb 23'

Kev Dunn reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Brilliant course, I have learnt so much in such a short amount of time, from advice to the build, I throughly enjoyed it, the guitar is great with no issues, as for Ted, a very skilled person indeed and to make it even more enjoyable we found out we were old school friends from long ago, I can't praise Ted and the course enough, it is worth every penny, thanks Ted for a cracking day :-) "

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Kev it was a good chance to chat about a time I'd forgotten about. So glad you liked the guitar course and let me know how you get on with it etc. Look forward to seeing you soon bud. Keep on rocking 👍👍👍😎 T "

28 Apr 22'

Andy Humphrey reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Excellent day with Ted. There was some work to do on the guitar kit supplied that was even ok for a DIY amateur like myself. Expertly guided by Ted throughout with tea, friendly chat between advice and knowledge regarding both the building and construction of guitars. At the end of the day I am sure Ted made my guitar sound far better then I ever will with my limited abilities. I would recommend this course without hesitation for anyone remotely interested in guitars and guitar construction."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thank you Andy. It was good to work with you on this build; some go together quite nicely indeed. Hope it gives you many hours of pleasure and a basic idea of the principles of a guitar's construction. If you want to build a 3-string Strumstick in the future you know where to come my friend. Kind regards Ted"

31 Mar 22'

Richard Gilbert reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"I had the most enjoyable day with Ted constructing a Telecaster Thinline which he especially ordered in for me. He explained every part of the construction stage by stage allowing me to do everything hands on line creating, cutting and sanding the headstock using the machinery, soldering the electrics and then setting up the guitar. Full attention to detail was offered including fret filing and getting the intonation correct. I learnt so much and as a keen guitarist it was great to be able to create my own to add to my collection. I have a bit of homework to do now as I want to reduce the chunky neck and apply a finish but Ted pointed me in the right direction giving me some great tips. Ted is such a great person and teacher. He made me feel very comfortable and though I am a novice when it comes to this sort of thing I actually felt very confident. I can’t recommend this course enough."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Richard you certainly did enjoy the day indeed, glad to be of help too! the telecaster thin line was a nice build and I hope it makes a decent sound when you plug her in at home. Remember those strings do need changing my friend. Take good care and hope to see you and Alison on a bandsaw box course very soon. Kind regards Ted"

10 Oct 21'

Joel Gazzaniga reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Great fun and really interesting. Ted has a great knowledge of guitars and is full of tips and advice for newbies like me and lots of stories from when he was in bands. Also, if he suggests getting a pie from the local pie shop, you say yes! Yum All in all well worth the two and a half hour drive. Might go back for a strumstick! Thanks Ted"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Joel I look forward to seeing you and well done on the build my friend. Ps The wammy bar is in the post and thank the wife too! kind regards Ted"

27 Jul 21'

James Inglis reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"We had a thoroughly enjoyable day with Ted. He is a highly personable tutor with great skill, knowledge and patience. I am now looking forward to stripping the guitar back to component form and adding a colourful design finish to the woodwork, comfortable in the knowledge that I can rebuild it without too much trouble. Highly recommended!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"James asked lots of questions about the technical issues involved in guitar building and he was able to do most of the work himself. Well done James I hope you can come back soon for another woodworking course. Thanks again and kind regards Ted."

9 Jul 21'

John Hollyoak reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Great course. Very interesting to see guitar being put together stage by stage. Ted explained everything clearly and paid great attention to detail. I found the day very enjoyable and can recommend the course to anyone who has an interest in electric guitars. Ted is also an excellent player and shows you what can be achieved on your creation. He is also an all round good bloke!"

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"John was a very practical 5and has some good skills. I hope to see him again soon as he has time on his hands now. Well done John"

19 Apr 21'

Pete Eveleigh reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

"Had a great day building a kit guitar with Ted. He's a knowledgable teacher and I enjoyed the chat through the day. Also plenty of tea on hand which is always a bonus. I'll be returning to do another course with him asap."

Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:

"Thanks Peter your a true gentleman my friend. I hope the 6 string electric guitar gives you many hours of enjoyment? Its also good to know you and your daughter are thinking of doing a course together? It would be nice to see you again soon for sure? Kind regards Ted"

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John Holloway reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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Kev Dunn reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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Andy Humphrey reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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Richard Gilbert reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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Joel Gazzaniga reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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James Inglis reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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John Hollyoak reviewed: Electric guitar (6 String) Building day course

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