Last week I built a guitar with a student that wanted a guitar dedicated for alternate tunings, specifically DADGAD. We made certain modifications to the design and voicing of the instrument in order to optimize the tonal properties of the lower registers. We were both pleased with the results. Congratulations to Elaine Seat from Tennessee for building this beautiful guitar! See video below of Elaine playing the guitar.
To learn more about what changes we made and why, sign up for my upcoming Virtual Voicing Class
VIRTUAL CLASS DATES: Classes almost full. Contact me if interested.
This year I am offering two Virtual classes- STEEL STRING VOICING AND FRENCH POLISH. The Voicing class will be held March 20, 27 and April 3 and The French polish class is scheduled for April 24, May 1 and May 7. There are three class sessions of approximately 2 hours for each course. All classes begin at 9:00AM MDT and are interactive with live Q&A, multiple camera angles and streamed in HD to the comfort of your own shop. Below are some comments from students about last year's classes.
I must say after reading countless complex methods of voicing etc. that your class was a fantastic eye opener. Your way of teaching is wonderful. Your way of teaching is a nicely distilled and simplified take that helped to sort through the mounds of voicing techniques. Again I cannot say how much I enjoyed your class enough. After countless online videos, articles, books and how to's on voicing, your class made it click! You are a fantastic teacher and I look forward to learning more! Have a great day and Happy making! - Aaron
I am a furniture maker and recently purchase your Shellac video class. I tried you process on a jewelry box and I could not be more happy. The results were superb and I thank you for sharing your process. - Doug
I would like to express deep gratitude for your French polish course. By far the best result I have been able to get from a French polish technique! Thank you for making it available. - Ben
Your French polishing approach has really helped, particularly with soundboard finishing. I learned French polishing from (Well known luthier and finisher), but could never get the technique to work. - Bill
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