Setup & Professional Instrument Care Course in Paris
描述
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
您将了解到
在整个课程中，您将掌握专业级的技术，包括
- 全面诊断方法（浮雕、动作、音格状况、硬件状况）
- 中性弦杆和受控琴颈浮雕
- 动作和鞍座优化
- 音准和琴桥设置
- 打磨音格和轻微调平
- 基本电子设备维护（电位器、插孔、拾音器高度）
- 安全清洁和预防性护理
您的收获
- 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.
逐日计划
第一天
- 与会者带来的乐器介绍
- 了解结构几何：浮雕、半径、音格条件、琴颈排列
- 测量方法：塞尺、数字量规、直尺、动作规则
- 完整的诊断工作流程（琴颈、琴码、硬件、电子设备）
- 操纵杆原理：中立、受控浮动、安全调整
- 实践环节：学员对自己的仪器进行全面诊断
第二天
- 鞍座调整和动作优化
- 琴桥系统概述（硬尾、两点式颤音、复古颤音、低音琴桥）
- 音准基础和精确调整
- 拾音高度设置（参考值 + 聆听方法）
- 音格抛光顺序（标记、微研磨剂、抛光剂）
- 实践环节：对每位参与者的乐器进行全面设置
- 日终审查和纠正步骤
第三天
- 焊接基础知识（焊点清洁、热量管理、安全技术）
- 更换插孔、电位器或拾音器（视每位学员的需求而定）
- 接地和屏蔽基础知识
- 预防性维护：清洁、润滑、紧固硬件
- 最终设置改进：微调、调整稳定性、优化手感
- 文件：提供设置表和贝尔福特标准规格书
- 最后的问答和个别反馈
课程详情
价格
700€
*+可选贝尔福特工具包
提供 3D 打印颈托
适用对象
音乐家、制琴初学者以及任何希望清晰、实用地了解如何使乐器发挥最佳性能的人。
地点
Belforti Instruments Manufacture
Greater Paris area
41bis rue des Mazurières - 92500 Rueil-Malmaison
休息和午餐
- 每天 1 小时午休时间
- 提供咖啡/茶和水
- 自带午餐或使用附近的咖啡馆
提供什么
- A training acoustic or electric guitar (you will practice on both)
- Tools
携带物品
You can bring your own guitar or bass (electric or acoustic) to train on*
所有工具都将在店内共享和提供。
如果您想在离开时携带与练习时相同的工具，您可以从贝尔福蒂订购工具包。
持续时间和人数
- Duration: 3 days
- 每日开放时间上午 9:30 - 下午 5:30（大约）
- Max 5 participants per session
- 全日制实践形式
免责声明
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.
常见问题解答
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.