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Post by theotherhalf on Feb 24, 2014 19:56:26 GMT
Hi
I'm looking for flexible lessons on how to build (once a week for a few hours each day until guitar is built) in the Hertfordshire area - we are based in St Albans.
My partner is a percussive acoustic guitarist and guitar teacher and really passionate about his music and guitar. He has wanted to learn the art of building a guitar for a long time, has many luthier books and has worked with some wood tools before, building other things and I am looking to start him off by arranging his first few lessons as a present.
I do realize that some luthiers offer guitar courses that cost around £3000 and are full-time courses that last a month if not longer. This is just not practical for us and won't be for the next few years as I am earning an apprentice wage and we are renting. So we need to spread the costs and be flexible with the times.
If anyone knows of anyone (even if they are not luthiers as a profession but know what they are doing) please let me know.
Thank you
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Post by alig on Feb 24, 2014 20:16:37 GMT
Hi,
Dunno, I'm afraid.
I think Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars) offers a course of sorts about setting up an existing instrument but not building. Perhaps ask Dave White - a luthier who's a member of this Forum. Try a message using the drop-down menu at the top of the page. I'm sure he will know more than I.
Sorry.
Alasdair.
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Post by theotherhalf on Feb 24, 2014 20:24:32 GMT
Thank you for the suggestions!
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Post by ocarolan on Feb 24, 2014 23:06:38 GMT
Hello theotherhalf - sorry I can't be of much help with you query, but did want to welcome you to the Forum!  Hope you get some more answers soon! Keith |
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Post by earwighoney on Feb 25, 2014 9:44:05 GMT
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Post by ntredwell on Feb 25, 2014 10:02:16 GMT
I have not heard of anyone running formal courses in that area, but try a Google search for 'Hertfordshire Luthier' and there are a number that come up, I'm would expect that one of them may be prepared to help out. Alternatively, I was in a similar place and wanted to learn how to build acoustic guitars, so I purchased several books and relevant materials and just gave it a go. The learning curve was very steep but also extremely rewarding I am now about to start my 4th build and have to say am thoroughly addicted to it. The books I purchased initially were Cumpiano and kinkeadHope this is of some help Nick |
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Post by leoroberts on Feb 25, 2014 10:10:04 GMT
As the replies above, I would recommend contacting Dave White either through a PM or contact him at his website, who is a fantastic luthier and musician in St Albans. Just a correction , here .... Dave White is in High Wycombe (which might be close to St Albans, I don't know .. it's down South)  |
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Post by earwighoney on Feb 25, 2014 10:23:53 GMT
As the replies above, I would recommend contacting Dave White either through a PM or contact him at his website, who is a fantastic luthier and musician in St Albans. Just a correction , here .... Dave White is in High Wycombe (which might be close to St Albans, I don't know .. it's down South) Right you are, my mistake! |
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Post by theotherhalf on Feb 25, 2014 18:49:20 GMT
Thank you everyone for your welcome and for being so helpful!
I have sent various emails to several luthiers in Hertfordshire but am only getting back replies saying they can't really help out. I will have a look at the courses in London as that may be possible, thank you earwighoney...
Otherwise I will look into buying him some tools and supplies to have a go himself (he already has those books). The problem with that is I don't know much (anything) about guitar/wood tools! Or wood that would be suitable to make a 'first attempt' guitar - so I may be requesting more advice soon if that is the case.
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Post by davewhite on Feb 25, 2014 18:50:37 GMT
Thank you everyone for your welcome and for being so helpful! I have sent various emails to several luthiers in Hertfordshire but am only getting back replies saying they can't really help out. I will have a look at the courses in London as that may be possible, thank you earwighoney... Otherwise I will look into buying him some tools and supplies to have a go himself (he already has those books). The problem with that is I don't know much (anything) about guitar/wood tools! Or wood that would be suitable to make a 'first attempt' guitar - so I may be requesting more advice soon if that is the case. I replied to your pm - did you get it? |
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Post by theotherhalf on Feb 25, 2014 19:10:30 GMT
I just did yes, thank you Dave.
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Jo whoever he is.
