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Build Your Own Archtop Guitar

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These workshops are presently held several times a year. All workshops are held in Nazareth, Pennsylvania at the Nazareth Guitar Institute. Class schedule is listed to the right. This class is taught in a small group setting, usually four students. This is also a seven-day workshop for the completion of an Archtop guitar from start to finish. All wood, materials, and parts are included. Only a six-string Archtop guitar with a 17" X 3" body will be offered. Price: $2,850.00

The American Archtop Dream Guitar Workshop

This is a private class with direct one on one instruction. Class dates are flexible and can be scheduled according to individual needs. This is a seven-day workshop in which you can construct an Archtop guitar from start to finish. You will be using all master grade wood and material. You will be instructed in the installation of a floating pickup and electronics. A professional spray finish will be applied after completion of the course with no additional cost. You can choose between creating a six or seven string Archtop guitar with either a 16" or a 17" body. Price: $8,000.00

I would be happy to discuss any additional details over the phone at your convenience. Please feel free to contact me directly at (570) 992- 4956. One half of the cost of the course is required as a down payment in order to reserve your place. Classes are filled on a first come basis.

In instances of cancellation, three month notice is required for refund of the deposited amount. If parts have been ordered or started, payment will be required for that amount.

Please call me regarding more information. Future classes that become available at the Nazareth Guitar Institute will be posted on this site.

Acoustic Guitar Workshop

This is a acoustic workshop and is taught by Martin Guitars own Danny Brown. For more information on this class please call Danny at (610) 861-3092.

Sincerely,
Dale Unger
American Archtop Guitars

Class Schedule

Archtop Building Seminars

  • January 26 to February 2, 2008
  • April 19 to 26, 2008
  • July 19 to 26 2008
  • October 11 to 18, 2008

For more information, please call (570) 992-4956 or email me

dale@AmericanArchtop.com

July 2007 class at the Nazareth Guitar Institute.

Class photos

When you come to the class, we'll provide you with supplies and tools, as well as personally supervise your building.

I can show you techniques I learned under Bob Bennedetto's watchful eye.

At the conclusion of the class, you'll go home with a new archtop guitar, along with the knowledge of how to build more for years to follow.

Previous Building Classes

April 2008

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Dale sanding body sides of student's guitar.

Coming Soon!!!

These photos where taken on during the April, 2008 of the
American Archtop Guitar Building class.

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All photos by Curt Sheller

January 2008

Photo gallery
Dale sanding body sides of student's guitar.

These photos where taken on January 28 and January 30, 2008 of the
American Archtop Guitar Building class.

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All photos by Curt Sheller

April 2007

Photo gallery
Dale sanding body sides of student's guitar.

These photos where taken on day three of the April 21 to 28, 2007
American Archtop Guitar Building class.

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All photos by Curt Sheller

October 2006

Photo gallery

These photos where taken on a Friday of the October, 2007
American Archtop Guitar Building class. This the day when the finished necks go on,
fret dressing, nut, saddle and the guitar is strung up.

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All photos by Curt Sheller

July 2006

Photo gallery

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All photos by Curt Sheller