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Old 04-01-2015, 05:16 PM
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Hi All: My background: I have been a wood worker since the age of 17. I recently retired & have a complete wood shop in my basement. In the past I have made Gibson Electric guitars from kits and Fender Precision Bases making the bodies myself & attaching necks that I purchased on line. I also installed all of the electronics. I have never built an Acoustic guitar. However, I believe that I have the necessary skills to do so. I recently took up playing the guitar & am presently taking lessons. I am very interested in learning how to repair Acoustic & Electric guitars in hopes of starting a little side business. I have looked into taking on line courses but found none available. The ones I did find only teach you how to build a guitar which I believe I already have the skills to do on my own. My question is: How do I get the experience needed in order to repair guitars? There does not appear to be any on line courses or schools where one can go to get a certification/degree in Lutherie? I have already been told by one Lutherer that there is no such degree. How would I go about learning this craft in the most expedient way possible? Any recommendations or input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Steve
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Old 04-01-2015, 05:52 PM
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Attend one of the many schools that teach guitar repair. Do a Google search on "guitar repair classes" and you'll find a number from which to choose.

For guitars, there is no "degree" conferring expertise. Like any other human endeavour, one gains experience by doing. Formal training can reduce the amount of trial-and-error and associated frustration.

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Old 04-01-2015, 06:28 PM
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Old 04-01-2015, 07:46 PM
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This may help:

http://www.luth.org/resources/schools.html
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Old 04-02-2015, 12:02 PM
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Thanks for all of those suggestions. Very helpful indeed....Steve
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Old 04-02-2015, 03:32 PM
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You might be interested in this: http://www.roberto-venn.com/courses/...making-repair/

I would also suggest that you check out the information on Frank Ford's website, www.frets.com
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Old 04-03-2015, 01:07 PM
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My question is: How do I get the experience needed in order to repair guitars?
Find a guitar, and fix it. Practice. When you've done it, do another! There is no shortage of good makers out there, but there is a shortage of good repairers, and it's quite possible to make a far better living repairing than making.

Either way, you have to practice. There is no shortage of info out there both free and paid.

Like another said, go to Frank Ford's site. To understand the business side more, check out my blog - theluthierblog.com

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Old 04-03-2015, 05:25 PM
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Find a guitar, and fix it. Practice. When you've done it, do another!
This is how I got started. I love what I do and never regret taking the plunge.

GO FOR IT!
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