Setup & Professional Instrument Care Course in Paris
説明
Get hands-on with the geometry and playability of your instrument. This 3-day intensive workshop teaches the fundamentals of professional setup: truss rod adjustment, bridge and nut action, pickup height, intonation, and more. You’ll learn how to evaluate and adjust electric guitars or basses with clarity and confidence using workshop-grade tools and workflows.
Bring your own instrument to work on directly. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to give your guitar or bass the feel and response it deserves.
Setup & Professional Instrument Care Course in Paris
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3-Days Setup & Professional Care Course
This intensive 3-day workshop is designed for musicians, techs, and enthusiasts who want to unlock the full potential of their instrument through precise setup and mechanical understanding. Whether you play guitar or bass, this course will show you how to make your instrument more comfortable, responsive, and expressive — all through properly executed adjustment techniques.
Using structured workshop methods and professional-grade tools, you'll learn how to evaluate neck geometry, set action and relief, adjust intonation and pickup height, and optimize string performance. You’ll also gain practical repair and care knowledge — from soldering jack connections to managing fret buzz, nut problems, or grounding issues.
Bring your own instrument and leave with the skills and confidence to take care of it for life.
Truss Rod, Relief & Action Setup
The course begins with understanding your neck geometry and action. You’ll learn how to measure neck relief, use a truss rod safely, and adjust action at the nut and bridge using real setup references — not guesswork. We’ll explore how scale length, fret condition, and string gauge affect feel and tuning stability. Students will assess their own instruments, adjust truss rods, shim saddles, and dial in action for a balance of comfort and tone.
Frets, Buzz & Playability
Buzzing notes, choking bends, or inconsistent feel? You'll learn how to evaluate fret condition, identify high frets, and make light corrective work to improve playability. We’ll cover fret rocker testing, spot leveling techniques, and fret polishing methods. While this isn’t a full refretting class, you'll gain a strong understanding of when and how fret condition affects your setup — and what you can (or can’t) solve without major work.
Electronics & Grounding
We’ll cover the essential basics of electric guitar and bass electronics: how pickups, pots, and jacks work together, and how to identify bad solder joints, grounding issues, or shielding flaws. You’ll learn how to open your instrument with confidence, test for continuity and unwanted hum, and make clean, functional solder repairs. The course includes hands-on soldering guidance, so you can fix or upgrade your electronics safely and cleanly.
Professional Maintenance & Instrument Care
We close the course with a guided routine of how to maintain your instrument: cleaning fretboards and frets, managing corrosion or wear, checking tuner alignment and mounting, and evaluating long-term stability. You’ll receive insights on storage, humidity management, string care, and common wear points — the kind of habits that extend your instrument’s life and keep it performing consistently, whether on stage or in studio
何を学ぶか
コースを通じて、以下のようなプロレベルのテクニックを身につけることができる：
- 完全な診断方法（リリーフ、アクション、フレットの状態、ハードウェアの状態）
- トラスロッドの中立性とコントロールされたネック・リリーフ
- アクションとサドルの最適化
- イントネーションとブリッジのセットアップ
- フレット研磨と微調整
- 基本的な電子機器のメンテナンス（ポット、ジャック、ピックアップの高さ）
- 安全なクリーニングと予防ケア
あなたが得るもの
- A fully adjusted, better-playing instrument (guitar or bass)
- Skills to set up action, relief, and intonation with confidence
- Knowledge of fret behavior, buzzing diagnosis, and playability troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with soldering and electronics testing
- Printed and digital setup checklist and workshop reference sheets
- A repeatable setup workflow you can apply across all your instruments
- Increased mechanical awareness and autonomy as a player or technician
Belforti Tool Kit Option (Recommended)
- Precision Fret Rocker
- Digital String Height Gauge
- Pickup Height Gauges
- Soldering Pen
- Side Cutters
- String Winder
- Radius Gauge Set
- Side cutters
- Truss rod wrenches
- Micro-polish cloth
- Conditionning Oil
Why It’s Worth Having:
- Continue practicing setup techniques after the course
- Save time during class — no waiting for shared tools
- Use the same tools we use in the workshop
- A perfect base kit for any player or future builder
The Belforti Tool Kit is available for purchase during registration or on-site at the workshop. You can also borrow tools during the course for free by leaving a refundable deposit.
日替わりプログラム
1日目
- 参加者が持ち寄った楽器の紹介
- 構造的ジオメトリーを理解する：レリーフ、ラジアス、フレットの状態、ネックのアライメント
- 測定方法：フィーラーゲージ、デジタルゲージ、ストレートエッジ、アクションルール
- 完全な診断ワークフロー（ネック、フレット、ハードウェア、エレクトロニクス）
- トラスロッドの原理：ニュートラル、コントロールされたリリーフ、安全な調整
- 実践セッション：参加者自身の楽器で完全な診断を行う
2日目
- サドルの調整とアクションの最適化
- ブリッジ・システムの概要（ハードテイル、2ポイント・トレモロ、ヴィンテージ・トレモロ、ベース・ブリッジ）
- イントネーションの基礎と正確な調整
- ピックアップの高さ設定（参考値＋試聴方法）
- フレット研磨の順序（マーキング、微小研磨剤、研磨剤）
- 実技セッション：各参加者の楽器のフルセットアップ
- 一日の終わりのレビューと是正措置
3日目
- はんだ付けの基礎（きれいな接合、熱管理、安全な技術）
- ジャック、ポテンショメーター、ピックアップの交換（参加者のニーズによる）
- 接地とシールドの基本
- 予防的メンテナンス：清掃、潤滑、金具の締め付け
- 最終的なセットアップの改良：マイクロアジャスト、チューニングの安定性、フィーリングの最適化
- ドキュメンテーション：セットアップシート＋標準的なベルフォルティのスペックで出発
- 最終質疑応答と個別フィードバック
コース詳細
価格
700€
*+オプションのベルフォルティ・ツールキット
3Dプリントネックレストを提供
対象者
音楽家、リュート初心者、そして楽器を最高の状態で演奏させる方法について明確で実践的な理解を求めるすべての人。
所在地
Belforti Instruments Manufacture
グレーター・パリ地区
41bis rue des Mazurières - 92500 Rueil-Malmaison
休憩と昼食
- 毎日1時間の昼食休憩
- コーヒー／紅茶、水あり
- 昼食は持参するか、近くのカフェを利用する。
提供内容
- A training acoustic or electric guitar (you will practice on both)
- Tools
持ち物
You can bring your own guitar or bass (electric or acoustic) to train on*
道具はすべて共有され、店で入手できる。
練習で使用する道具と同じものを持って帰りたい場合は、ベルフォルティに道具一式を注文することができる。
所要時間とグループ人数
- Duration: 3 days
- 営業時間午前9時30分～午後5時30分（目安）
- Max 5 participants per session
- フルタイムの実践形式
免責事項
This workshop focuses on learning a professional setup workflow and improving your own instrument. It is not a repair or restoration service. Structural issues (twisted necks, loose truss rods, cracks, major fretwork, electronic failures beyond basic components, etc.) cannot be addressed during the course. Results depend on the condition of the instrument you bring; heavily damaged or poorly built instruments may not respond to a complete setup. The goal is to teach you a reliable, repeatable method—not to guarantee a factory-level transformation of any instrument.
よくある質問
Can I bring more than one instrument to set up?
Yes, you’re welcome to bring a second guitar or bass if you'd like to compare, but we recommend focusing on one instrument to go deep and thorough. If time permits, you may apply the techniques to a second instrument under guidance.
Do I need any prior technical knowledge or woodworking skills?
Not at all. This course is designed for musicians, students, and DIY enthusiasts — no prior lutherie experience is required. We’ll guide you through every operation step-by-step in a safe, accessible way.
What kind of problems will I be able to fix after the course?
You’ll leave with the ability to confidently adjust action, intonation, truss rod relief, pickup height, and nut slot depth — plus basic soldering and buzz diagnosis. You won’t be doing refrets, major wood repairs, or heavy mods, but you’ll have a solid toolkit to keep your instruments in top playing condition.
What tools and materials are provided during the course?
We provide all essential setup tools (measuring tools, soldering gear, fret inspection tools, etc.) during the course. We strongly recommend bringing or purchasing a Belforti tool kit for long-term use, but it's not mandatory.
Can I bring an acoustic or semi-hollow instrument?
Yes, you can — but be aware that this course is built around the geometry and access of solidbody electric guitars and basses. If you bring an acoustic, you’ll still need to train on an electric instrument to complete the full range of techniques. Some operations (like pickup adjustment or bridge height) may not apply to acoustics
Will I be able to offer professional setups after this course?
No — and we strongly discourage seeing short-format courses as a shortcut to professional services. This class is designed to empower players and serious hobbyists to take better care of their own instruments. Professional setup work requires years of practice, deep consistency, and an understanding of instruments across many styles and conditions. If you’re considering a luthier career path, think of this course as a first exposure — not a credential.