Nut & Saddle Making

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Nut Making Course

This one-day, hands-on course is open to everyone, whether you're a curious player, tech, or seasoned builder. The focus is on precision slotting and the fine details that make a nut perform flawlessly.

We’ll explore the tonal and structural properties of different nut materials and how they influence sound, sustain, and playability. Learn the theory of string paths, slotting and more. Each participant will build a nut from start to finish using a bone blank (alternative materials available if preferred),

While the focus of this course is on electric guitars, everything you’ll learn is fully transferable to acoustic instruments and there is no difference in the method.

If you’re looking to sharpen your skills and improve your understanding of one of the most overlooked and vital parts of a guitar, this course is for you.

  • All materials provided

  • Groups of 2 - 4

We offer two exciting courses in nut and saddle making. Whether you're looking to master the fundamentals in a focused one-day nut making class, or build deeper expertise in our two-day nut and saddle course, you'll gain high-quality, transferable skills suited to both electric and acoustic guitars.

These courses aim to sharpen your skills and elevate your attention to detail where it matters most — at the very start of the string path!

Nut Making Course - 1 Day
£249.00
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Nut & Saddle Course

In this hands-on class, students will dive into the fundamentals of nut and saddle construction for acoustic guitars —essential components in both tone and playability. You'll explore a variety of materials, including bone, synthetic, and composite options, while learning the tonal characteristics and structural properties of each.

The course includes step-by-step instruction in shaping, precise slotting and spacing, and polishing as you craft a custom nut and intonated saddle from raw bone blanks. Alternative materials are available for those who prefer not to work with bone.

The nut and saddle are made in a simultaneous process. In addition, the course covers truss rod adjustments to correct neck relief, resulting in a fully balanced acoustic guitar setup.

  • All nut-making skills are transferable to electric guitar.

  • All materials provided

  • Groups of 2 - 4

Nut and Saddle Course - 2 Day
£399.00