WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Acoustic guitar inspection and setup assessment

• Understanding acoustic guitar geometry

• Neck relief measurement and adjustment

• Truss rod fundamentals

• Nut height inspection

• Saddle height inspection

• String action measurement and adjustment

• Saddle adjustment fundamentals

• Basic nut adjustment

• Fretboard cleaning and conditioning

• Fret polishing

• String installation

• Intonation fundamentals

• Pickup height adjustment for acoustic-electric guitars

• Tuning stability

• Final setup inspection and play test

BRING YOUR OWN ACOUSTIC GUITAR

This is a practical, hands-on workshop.

Rather than simply watching someone else set up a guitar, you'll work directly on your own acoustic guitar throughout the session.

You'll learn how to inspect, measure and adjust your instrument while being guided through each stage of the setup process.

The goal is to understand what your guitar needs, why it needs it and how to make the correct adjustment.

SMALL GROUP, PERSONAL GUIDANCE

With a maximum of 10 participants per session, the workshop is intentionally kept small.

This allows for individual guidance, hands-on instruction and plenty of opportunity to ask questions while working on your own guitar.

You'll also get to meet other guitarists, compare setups and share your experiences.

YOUR OWN SET OF TOOLS TO TAKE HOME

Every participant receives a dedicated guitar setup and maintenance tool kit to use throughout the workshop.

You'll learn how to use each tool correctly during the hands-on session, and the complete tool set is yours to take home after the workshop.

YOUR TOOL SET INCLUDES

• String Action Gauge × 1

• Feeler Gauge Set × 1

• Guitar Nut Slot File Set × 1

• Fingerboard Radius Gauge Set × 1

• Neck Rest × 1

• Fine Scotch Pad × 1

• Fine Sandpaper × 1

• Fret Polish Guard × 2

• Fret Polish Compound × 1

• Fingerboard Conditioner × 1

• Polishing Cloth × 2

• Allen Key Set × 1

• String Cutter × 1

• String Winder × 1

• Capo × 1

• Screwdriver x 1

• Holding Box × 1
  

BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS

Already have your own preferred tools?

You're welcome to bring them along. If you're more comfortable using your existing tools, you can use them during the workshop alongside the provided tool set.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Duration: 4.5 hours
Class Size: Maximum 10 participants
Fee: SGD $390 per person
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instrument: Acoustic Guitar

WHAT TO BRING

• Your own acoustic guitar (1 guitar only)

• Your preferred set of strings

• Your usual playing pick

• Your tuner

Do not remove or snap your old strings before the workshop.

Your guitar should be in reasonably serviceable condition.

The workshop focuses on acoustic guitar setup and routine maintenance. Major fretwork, nut replacement, bridge repair, structural repairs, neck resets and other major corrective work are not included.

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE HOME

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE

Understand what your guitar needs, how to identify common setup issues and why each adjustment matters.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Work directly on your own guitar throughout the workshop and gain the confidence to perform essential setup procedures yourself.

YOUR OWN TOOL KIT

Take home a complete set of essential guitar setup and maintenance tools, ready for you to continue practising and maintaining your instrument at home.

THE FRET & GRAIN DIFFERENCE

Learn from experience, not just instructions.

With more than 21 years of experience in guitar repair and setup, Fret & Grain Boot Camp is designed to teach the practical skills, measurements and thought process behind a proper guitar setup.

The goal isn't simply to show you which screws to turn.

It's to teach you how to assess your instrument, make informed adjustments and understand the results.

MORE THAN JUST A WORKSHOP

This is more than a 4.5-hour guitar setup class.

You'll learn how to inspect, measure, diagnose and set up your own acoustic guitar using a professional, methodical approach.

More importantly, you'll leave with the knowledge and tools to continue maintaining and fine-tuning your guitar long after the workshop ends.

LEARN THE SKILLS.

TAKE HOME THE TOOLS.

SET UP YOUR OWN GUITAR WITH CONFIDENCE.

PRECISION. PASSION. PERFECTION.