What to Expect

Designed For

  • Acoustic and electric guitar players

  • Dedicated hobbyists

  • Advanced musicians

No prior technical experience is required — just curiosity and care for your instrument. The depth of the course covers every aspects of any setup and establish the principles to allow to perform a desired setup on any instruments.

The Experience

• Small group format for personalised guidance
• Clear, structured learning
• Printed reference guide to take home
• Light refreshments provided
• Exclusive participant offer for future professional services

Location

South West Rocks Gallery Shed

One-Day Intensive

6–7 hours of guided, practical learning
Limited places to ensure a quality experience

Schedule

  • • Coffee & introductions
    • Overview of the day
    • Understanding what defines a “well-set-up” instrument
    • Brief discussion of each participant’s guitar

  • • How neck relief, action and scale length interact
    • Wood movement, climate and seasonal changes
    • The relationship between setup, tone and feel

    Practical observation session:
    Participants assess their own guitars before adjustments begin.

  • • Measuring neck relief correctly
    • Safe truss rod techniques
    • Making precise, incremental adjustments
    • Allowing the instrument to settle

    Hands-on guidance for each participant.

  • • Nut height basics
    • Saddle height adjustments (acoustic & electric considerations)
    • String gauge considerations
    • Achieving balance across the fretboard

    Participants refine string height on their own instruments.

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  • • Efficient and secure restringing
    • Stretching and tuning stability
    • Cleaning & fretboard conditioning
    • Hardware inspection checklist

  • • What intonation is
    • Measuring accurately
    • Making small, effective corrections
    • When to leave adjustments to a professional

  • • Personalised refinements
    • Tone and feel adjustments
    • Troubleshooting common issues
    • One-on-one guidance

  • • Before-and-after reflections
    • Ongoing maintenance schedule
    • Recommended tools for home use
    • Q&A
    • Group photo

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Details

South West Rocks Gallery Shed

Location

02 May 2026

Date

Early Release $195

General Admission $225

Investment

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