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. 

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