Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair
If you're going to build and repair guitars professionally, we're your school.
A new classical guitar design for our Master Program
Galloup students building new
classical guitar design
Negative neck set, lattice bracing, tuned side port.
Bryan Galloup's new classical design is finalized and in use in the Master Program, and the students are getting great results. Over the past 12 months Bryan has redesigned the student classical. Starting from a traditional European design, he's incorporated modern contemporary features that are relevant to today's evolving market.
The new design includes a cantilevered neck, so the student can take advantage of a negative neck pitch. This offers a distinctly different string pull on the face of the guitar, improving volume, sustain and overtones.
Also included in the design is a strategically placed side port that is tuned to enhance low-end response. This complements the guitar's custom lattice top bracing. (In other words, this isn't just a hole in the side of the guitar!)
These are photos of our students' work. They're a typical example of what you can expect to scratch-build in your second guitarmaking project at the Galloup School.
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Five training programs
Master Program Six months of in-depth training in repair and buildingJourneyman Program Eight weeks focused on repair and construction
Technician Program Four-day intensive for techs and music stores
Buzz Feiten Class Become an authorized Feiten Technician
Special Seminars Weekend classes with Dan Erlewine or Bryan Galloup
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Industry-recognized career trainingOur grads get jobs. Read what luthiers say about their experience at the Galloup School. For general information about our school, click here.Detailed course descriptions for each of our programs are listed here, and we invite you to email us or call us toll-free for more information: (800) 278-0089. |
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Excellent free housingYou need a comfortable place to rest and recharge your batteries after days of class. Our Master and Journeyman students enjoy free furnished houses with full kitchens and comfortable bedrooms and living rooms. Relax and enjoy your time in northern Michigan during your breaks from class. |
