Online Guitar Luthier Training
Your own mini-luthier course. Learn the Top 5 Most Sought After Guitar Services- Setups, Electronics and Soldering, Fret Dressings, Nut Replacements, Sharp Fret Ends.
I don't blame you, you're collection is invaluable to you!
You’re here because you love music and guitars and want the satisfaction, that comes with maintaining your own instruments year round.
Right now, getting a setup costs $70-$100. Maintaining all your instruments year round costs a fortune.
And it’s no secret that more often than not, service is hit or miss with the hourly employee in a 3 Star retail store.
You want to:
You assumed it would take YEARS to learn these skills...
Gaining these skills takes years when you don’t have the right training. Truth is, searching through confusing YouTube videos and impractical how-to guides won’t give you the solid foundation you need to put your skills into action.
At the same time, you don’t need to invest thousands in coveted training and expensive tools.
You need someone to walk you through how to complete the repair services you'll be using the most.
Now, You can learn all the essential guitar repair services in one place. Learn the skills you need to perfectly maintain your instruments year round.
Guitar repair and maintenance need not be mysterious or expensive. The tools you need pay for themselves with one use.
Eric Petrus
Hi, I'm Eric Petrus, owner and operator of NoVA Guitar Setups in Alexandria, Virginia. I got my first instrument when I was 13 and I've been loving guitars and guitarists ever since.
I get a lot of questions about learning services. There seems to be a mystery around guitar repair. The information on the internet can be confusing. People are worried, for good reason, about doing something wrong.
My goal is to deconstruct the services and break them down into manageable chunks that anyone can digest.
I believe that business is a way to give back to the community in which you live. I would love to see others players achieve the level of competence they are looking for in repairs and modifications.
Investing Thousands in luthier schools
Trusting sketchy, outdated information on Youtube
Paying through the nose for tools you don't need
Stressing about damaging your instrument
Online Guitar Luthier Training
Students are saying good things...
“This course is a very good course not only for beginners, but for musicians that are wanting to work on their own guitars. Eric goes into good detail on how to do each task in the course. The information I took from tis course will be a great help in me meeting my goals. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to keep your equipment spot on.”
“I have been building guitars and learning setups thanks to your class. I have been greatly helped with the information you have provided in your class for setup and maintenance of guitars. All in all, I think you have done a great job putting together the information for the course and in the demos. I can see myself going back and replaying parts of the course in the future.”
“This course has taught me new skills to add to what I have already learned. Eric is to the point and is there to answer any questions you may have. I can't be more pleased with this course. Thank You Eric for taking the time to put this together. You are a great tech and teacher. Keep up the great work!”
“The core concepts are so simplified that I can believe that anyone, even with no knowledge at guitar tech, can be highly confident in achieving success in Guitar repair. The course is very well constructed. ”
“ I can’t say enough about the value of the course content, it’s absolutely stellar, and the ongoing support is just as good. As a guitar picker myself, I’ve been able to greatly improve the playability of my own instruments while honing my skills. Bottom line, I HIGHLY recommend the course for anyone wanting to gain real-world knowledge ”
“ Eric does a great job of centralizing all the info and guiding you through each procedure, both with pre-recorded lessons and live sessions (which are available to rewatch later). Also, I found the lists of recommended tools very helpful.”
“I found the course interesting, informative & fun! The Bass Guitar section was particularly helpful in getting the best from my Basses. The acoustic guitar section was very informative and I hope to be able to put some of the lessons learnt into practice…”
“Thank you so much for your course!!!! You have given me a Huge set of ____ to go after my Passion!!!! I will forever be indebted to You! ”
“Guitar Repair Business Starter has everything you need to start your own guitar repair business, or do all your work on your own guitars. The pricing is a bargain for all that the course has to offer. You get a hands on accessible instructor(Eric, The owner). All the lessons are recorded so you can access them later. The lessons are live, as well as written. Eric will teach you the ins and outs of guitar repairs. If you're into guitars as a musician, technician, or a future business owner. Take this course you will be glad you did.”
Total Value: $57
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Welcome To Guitar Repair Essentials
How To Get The Most From This Course
Copy of What Is The Difference Between The Guitar Repair Courses
Budget Friendly List Of Tools
Introduction To Setups
Initial assesment
How do you check your string height on an electric guitar. Close up video.
Mechanics Of A Setup
Fret Polishing
Fretboard Maintenance
Stretching Strings
Stringing a Guitar
Checking Neck Relief
Adjusting A Fender Truss Rod At The Heel (Stratocaster)
Adjusting The Truss Rod
Setting Action At The Bridge
Intonation
Final Adjustments & Playing By Feel
Setup Wrap Up / Discussion Of Core Concepts
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Setup Chapter Survey
Acoustic Setup Introduction
Acoustic Initial Assessment
Acoustic General Maintenance
Stretching Strings & Final Setup
Acoustic Guitar Truss Rod Setup
Acoustic Setup Quiz
Acoustic Setup Survey
Copy of Troubleshooting Common Acoustic Problems
Acoustic Setup Live 4/6/22
Electronics Introduction
Cleaning Electronics
Soldering A Ground To A Pot
Tinning The Back Of A Potentiometer
Soldering Vintage Push Back Wire
Practice, Practice, Practice
Enlarging Potentiometer Holes with a Reamer
Soldering a Barrel Style Jack
Soldering Gibson Braided Wire
Removing A Stubborn Endpin/ Output Jack
ES 335 Wiring Harness Replacement
Replacing An Endpin / Output Jack
Drilling Potentiometer Holes (Hollow Body)
Wiring A Guitar From Scratch
Electronics survey
Nut Replacement Introduction
Popular Tusq Nut Sizes / Inventory
Removing An Existing Gibson Nut
Removing A Fender Style Nut
Removing a Viola Bass Nut
Fitting A Fender Style Nut
Hand Sanding A Gibson Style Nut
Fitting A Gibson Style Nut With An Electric Sander
Nut Replacement Survey
Create your own guitar technician business in 12 weeks. Learn everything you need to repair any guitar and attract customers on demand. Online guitar technician school with the training you need to create your own lucrative guitar business.
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