My love of woodcraft was due to a meeting with a guitarist friend who had made an acoustic guitar. We talked about his guitar for many hours and I thought it would be a challenge for me to have a go! Well that was 6 years ago and now in 2023 I am in a small workshop in Stoke where I build various instruments. The Strumstick instrument build is a great way to get to grips with fine woodworking and is an ideal step towards acoustic guitar building. No experience in woodwork is needed.
"I had a fantastic time on this course! Ted made me a bespoke, extended version of this, going into a higher level of depth and a wider range of machinery whilst making a jewellery box. Ted was really helpful, encouraging, and an excellent tutor. Outstanding value for a day of 1:1 tuition; I can't recommend it highly enough, and I hope to go back for more! "
Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:
"Thank you for your kind words Holly it was my pleasure to see you work so methodical especially your attention to detail. I have no doubt about your ability to grasp woodworking principles and I look forward to seeing you soon friend.
Kind regards Ted 👍👍😎"
"Brilliant day with Ted turning a kit of parts into a T-style guitar. The kit that Ted supplied looked far better than I expected - really beautiful woods and very well finished. I wanted a Gretsch black-top filtertron instead of the supplied unbranded single coil. Ted went to a lot of time and trouble to make this pickup fit as the body is cut for a single coil, as is the scratch plate. He showed me ways to ensure the frets and neck are level, and polish up the frets, techniques I can apply to other guitars.
Great day had and Ted is a really nice guy!"
Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:
"Hi John ,
Looking forward to meeting you again soon my friend and so glad your guitar build went ok ? We did get a bit hooked up on those electrics but as you said 2 heads are better than 1. It was a pleasure working with you and talking about guitars especially talking about rock stars etc.
Keep on rocking ! See you soon !
"
"Really enjoyed the course. Ted was knowledgeable and was able to explain and demonstrate things with ease. Just the right balance with listening/watching and getting hands on. Paced the day according to the speed I was going, rather than rushing through everything. Felt as though I learned a lot and has given me the confidence to tackle some more challenging projects. Thanks again."
Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:
"Cheers Bryan,
You do have some very good skills with hand and eye coordination, I am sure you will improve rapidly! best of luck with your woodworking projects.
Look forward to seeing you on another course in the future my friend.
Kind regards Ted
"
"A very enjoyable day where I was taught how to make various wooden joints. Now I've done this at home before, but never with the accuracy and neatness that I learnt. Well worth it, and I'll be back"
Teds Woodworking/ instrument making Courses responded:
"Kind words Martin thanks 😎
So happy to see your woodwork journey is on the up 👍👍👍 hope to see you soon for another course.
😉Ted "
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