Guitar construction school, Cádiz

Costs are rising and times are tough.
Please consider a donation to keep this
place going.

Welcome to one of the most active flamenco sites on the Internet. Guests can read most posts but if you want to participate click here to register.

This site is dedicated to the memory of Paco de Lucía, Ron Mitchell, Guy Williams, Linda Elvira, Philip John Lee, Craig Eros, Ben Woods, David Serva and Tom Blackshear who went ahead of us.

We receive 12,200 visitors a month from 200 countries and 1.7 million page impressions a year. To advertise on this site please contact us.

You are logged in as Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >>Discussions >>Lutherie >>

Page: [1]

Message

<< Newer Topic Older Topic >>

Guest

Guitar construction school, Cádiz

From December 2007, a new School of Guitar Construction opens its doors in Cádiz, Spain, where the construction of the Spanish guitar, both classical and flamenco, can be learned. Master guitarrero Rafael López Porras offers courses all year long. Previous experience is not necessary, but depending on the level of the students, either beginners or professionals who wish to specialize, the number of hours can be chosen.

1. Course of 80 hours. Consists of construction of the basic moulds, the complete guitar and its varnishing. There will be 10 hours of theory on basic elements of acoustics, mechanics, botany and history of the instrument. The price includes a complete set of wood of standard quality.

2. Course of 40 hours. Consists of construction of the basic moulds and the complete guitar, but without varnishing. There will be 5 hours of theory. Wood is not included.

3. Course of 25 hours. The most flexible of all, since due to the shortness of time, the student will choose those parts of the construction process which interest him/her, with or without classes of theory. Wood is not included.

The working hours of the workshop will be from 9h a 14h y de 17h a 20h, Monday to Friday. Classes can be adapted to this timetable.

For more information:

rafaellopezehijo@hotmail.com
www.rafaellopezehijo.com

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 17 2007 21:04:20

Anders Eliasson

Posts: 5780
Joined: Oct. 18 2006

RE: Guitar construction school, Cádiz (in reply to Guest)

So they will be able to build the jigs and molds + construct a guitar in 40 hours. WOW... I must be very slow. It takes me a LOT more time to just build the guitar.

_____________________________

Blog: http://news-from-the-workshop.blogspot.com/

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 18 2007 22:12:29

Guest

RE: Guitar construction school, Cádiz (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

quote:

So they will be able to build the jigs and molds + construct a guitar in 40 hours. WOW... I must be very slow. It takes me a LOT more time to just build the guitar.

In that case, maybe you should sign on for the course

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 19 2007 10:57:24

JBASHORUN

Posts: 1839
Joined: Jan. 23 2005

[Deleted]

Post has been moved to the Recycle Bin at Apr. 11 2011 17:45:29

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 19 2007 16:44:39

stephen hill

Posts: 300
Joined: Feb. 16 2004
From: La Herradura, Granada, Spain

RE: Guitar construction school, Cádiz (in reply to Guest)

Interesting course ideas Sean.
I run 3 intensive courses here in granada province, students take a minimum of 150 hrs if they have no experience. Are you working from scratch with materials, rosettes made or premade, necks. anyway, good luck. Will visit one day soon.

_____________________________

stephen hill - granada spain
http://www.spanishguitars.co.uk

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 19 2007 17:05:34

Anders Eliasson

Posts: 5780
Joined: Oct. 18 2006

RE: Guitar construction school, Cádiz (in reply to Guest)

quote:

minimum of 150 hrs

That sounds more like me

Sean to be honest, I´ll never build a guitar in 40 hours. I would loose control of what I do and would not have time to enjoy what I do. Result: More guitars of a poorer quality and a less interesting life. Bad idea.

_____________________________

Blog: http://news-from-the-workshop.blogspot.com/

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 19 2007 18:51:17

Guest

RE: Guitar construction school, Cádiz (in reply to stephen hill)

These courses are by Rafael Lopez, not by me. I have no interest in constructing guitars.

Sean

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 19 2007 19:19:26

stephen hill

Posts: 300
Joined: Feb. 16 2004
From: La Herradura, Granada, Spain

RE: Guitar construction school, Cádiz (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

anders , just to say I enjoyed your visit to my workshop , some time ago. good luck in your new one!! I will visit soon. Lets big it for the cadiz school....

_____________________________

stephen hill - granada spain
http://www.spanishguitars.co.uk

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 20 2007 0:40:48