Build your Own Electric Guitar NEW

One of the most satisfying creative experiences you can have is playing a guitar that you have handcrafted yourself.

In this course you will build, stain, varnish and set up your own electric guitar with a kit purchased additional to the course. You’ll be guided through the assembly by an experienced guitar builder, with a high-quality pre-cut kit with everything you need complete your guitar. Choose from three classic instrument styles and a wide range of traditional timber stains. Unlike most cheap instruments you might buy at the local store, these guitars are supplied with solid ash bodies and rock maple necks and fretboards.

Adults: $418.00
Under 18: $242.00

Prices include GST

Details

	Age	14+
	Skill Level	Everyone
	Time slot	Whole week - full days
	Status	Bookings open July 1, 2021.
	Location	Bellingen High School

More about the course

No prior woodworking or electronics skills are required as you will be guided through each step of your build. Anything can be purchased - but doing it yourself and making exactly what you want, is a feeling that lasts a great deal longer.

For more details check out https://youtu.be/mOYkqmA6mxc

Tutor

Andy Draper

Andy is a high school physics and engineering teacher who has been playing bass and guitar in bands for 30 years. He built his first bass with his dad using a discarded piece of 17th-century fireplace. He has run this course with his high school students and has had a hand in the creation of many different guitars and basses over the years.

Course Requirements

The cost of the guitar kit is $250.00 payable to the tutor on the first day. Choose one kit from the choices above and email Andy on andydraper@hotmail.com

Everything to complete your guitar is included and you will be guided through the assembly by an experienced guitar builder who has been working with these instruments for many years. Choose from three classic instrument styles and a wide range of traditional timber stains.

Unlike most cheap instruments you might buy at the local store, these guitars are supplied with solid ash bodies and rock maple necks and fretboards.

Please note, it is not possible to spray solid colours as part of this course, but frankly, the timber in the ash bodies is generally so good looking you won't want to hide it with an opaque paint anyway!

All tools, stains, clearcoats and safety equipment is provided, just bring your imagination and your desire to rock!

All of the kits come with everything required to build a complete guitar. Andy will supply the finishes and tools.