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Advanced Guitar Repair 

In this workshop, students will have the unique opportunity to act as an apprentice and help restore Pre-WWII Gibson flat top acoustic guitars. 

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This 5-day program is a thorough examination of the Gibson flat top acoustic, where all restoration processes will be demonstrated. Students will experience the life of a professional luthier, from intake/evaluation/assessment all the way through stringing the guitar.

Topics Covered Include:

  • History and construction

  • Initial Assessment/Evaluation

  • Neck resetting

  • Fret replacement

  • Bridge reglue

  • Crack repair

  • Internal brace repair

  • Minor finish repairs

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