Question 1

What is the cost of the guitar making course?

Accepted Answer

The course fee is SGD $3500.00, which includes all wood materials and tools needed for making your guitar. Some wood species may have an additional surcharge of SGD $250.00 to SGD $400.00.

Question 2

Q2. How do I secure a class slot?

Accepted Answer

By making a non-refundable deposit of SGD $1000.00.
 
It can be paid via Paylah, Paynow, Credit Card or bank transfer prior to the commencement of the class.
 
Full payment at the start of the class.

Question 3

Q3. Is the class affiliated to any public grants or funds?

Accepted Answer

No. My guitar making classes are independent from any public grants or funds.

Question 4

Q4. What shape of guitar would I be making?

Accepted Answer

Students have 2 options, S7 (shape 7) or S1 (shape 1) model.
 
In the class, students would be making simplified versions of Shape 7 or Shape 1.

Question 5

Q5. What kind of woods are used for building guitars in the class?

Accepted Answer

Students must be able to handle the wood materials.
 
Certain exotic wood materials are very visually attractive but they are usually difficult to deal with. For example in cutting, sanding, bending, scrapping, etc.
 
Students have limited experiences in wood working and using hand tools thus the endeavor to build guitars using challenging wood materials can be overwhelming.
 
Maximizing learning experiences of my students will always remains as priority, over aesthetic appeal of wood materials.
 
The wood materials presented to students are carefully handpicked so that they are able to handle these wood materials in every building process.
 
Common wood materials used in my classes are okoume, monkeypod, mahogany, nyatoh, sapele, etc.

Question 6

Q6. Can I make ornamental features like armrest, scoop cut-away, bevels, etc?"

Accepted Answer

These features demand high levels of skills. It would be wishful thinking to hope that with passion and enthusiasm, one could attain success in making such features onto the guitar during the class.
 
Such features are just not suitable for students.
 
The side port is one such features that are manageable in the class. Students are allowed to make side port onto their guitars.

Question 7

Q7. In relation to guitar making, what is provided?"

Accepted Answer

All materials and tools for making a complete guitar would be provided.
 
Exclusions; tuning machines, hardcase, electronics and all other peripheral devices. These cost for these peripherals would be born by students.

Question 8

Q8. How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Most students take 14 to 18 days to complete their guitars. There is no requirement to attend the class for 14 or 18 days continuously.
 
In fact the classes run with no fixed schedule currently. My students turn up whenever they are can. They keep going until their guitars are done. There are also no fixed number of runs per year.
 
Students would arrange with me their availabilities in advance to avoid over-crowding. A minimum of 4 hours per visit is recommended.
 
The class proceedings are structured into 4 major phases; (1) guitar body, (2) guitar neck, (3) finishing & (4) setting up.

Question 9

Q9. Do I have to commit 18 days continuously?

Accepted Answer

For students who could afford the time to attend the class continuously, by all means.
 
For students who can't, they can spread it out. The class schedule is flexible to work around my students' availability. Look at Q8.
 
A minimum 4 hours per visit is recommended.

Question 10

Q10. What are the daily course hours?

Accepted Answer

On Weekdays, from 0930hrs to1700hrs.
 
When necessary on Saturday, from 0930hrs to 1300hrs
 
Sunday is a rest day.

Question 11

Where are the guitar making classes held?

Accepted Answer

Our guitar making classes are held at the Guitaring Passionately Workshop, located at Block 3006 Ubi Road #04-388, Singapore 408700.

Question 12

Q12. Do I need to have skills related to guitar making?

Accepted Answer

It would make understanding the processes of guitar making easier. However it is not necessary.
 
You would be coached.

Question 13

Q13. Can you make left handed guitars?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 14

Is there an age limit for attending the guitar making class?

Accepted Answer

Our guitar making classes require cognitive and motor skills to follow instructions and complete tasks. We welcome students aged 14 and above. There is no upper age limit, but students should be in good health and physically capable of completing the course.

Question 15

Q15. Is the course opened to non-residents of Singapore?

Accepted Answer

There is no restriction for non-residents of Singapore to apply for the course. They just need to consider the expenses related to lodging and meals during duration of the class.