This is basically the Jazzmaster version of our Classic Fender Workshop, the fundamental offering of the shop, comprising a thorough exposure to the modern technique of guitar building. Since it presents all the basic theory it is appropriate both for the beginner as well as the old hand who may have acquired obsolete habits in more primitive schools.
The students need have no guitar building experience but should be reasonably familiar with electric guitars and their operation. Regardless of your degree of competency you will be challenged to put forth full effort prior to the completion of the course.
Guitar building classes at Texas Toast are the most comprehensive in the industry. We set the students up for success and trust them to do it all. Hell, you will be using the big tools and spraying paint on the very first day! All the parts are provided by top tier companies.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Shop safety and tool familiarization.
Full Size Drawings & Guitar Design
Body shaping using a classic template, bandsaw & pin router
Electronics: Covers controls, pickups, soldering and wiring
Hardware & Assembly: Install pre-selected hardware, learn techniques for set-up and fine-tuning
Finish Techniques: Sanding, applying grain filler, staining and oil finish on neck and body, spraying hard finish and more.
NEW FOR 2025
TTG Enhanced Neck for all of our “Build A Classic Fender” Series of workshops feature a PLEC'D fretboard and nut neck by Maximum Guitar Works... a $250.00 value.
We are very pleased to offer this premium quality neck in partnership with Maximum Guitar Works.
The new Enhanced Necks come standard with hard rock maple and rosewood, dual acting truss rod etc.
The fretboards come standard with “blind fret slots” that means your neck will have ZERO fret sprout.
Upgrading options like premium truss rods, to include a spoke wheel adjust style, and adding carbon fiber stabilizing inserts etc. are available for a small upcharge
The workshop also includes body blank and all finishing materials. TTG will provide classic templates for the body electronics, bridge, etc.
We use the Maximum Guitar Works templates so. if you want to do something different that's no problem, contact Steve at Maximum Guitar Works to arrange your own custom template set
Equipment List:
An open mind
Parts for your guitar (we will provide you with a list so you don't forget anything)
Eye protection
ear protection
dust mask and or respirator
Notepad and pen
Drinking water
Lunch
One new unopened toy (for Toys for Tots)..seriously!
Note in this workshop we will be building guitars similar to those introduced by Fender in 1958. They will all have the same classic appointments as these originals. We will not be altering the design, parts, components, accessories, bridges etc. You can upgrade to boutique components provided they are 100% compatible with the OEM parts.