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Woodcraft of Woburn

Jerry Brown, Scott Dixon & George Vondriska

Teach the Teacher Class - Wild Earth School in Hudson, WI

Teach the Teacher Class - Wildearth School in Hudson, WI

Woodcraft of Wilmington

Woodcraft of Wilmington

Woodcraft of Leesburg, VA

Woodcraft of Milwaukee, WI

Woodcraft of Nashville, TN

Teach the Teacher Class - Pinkerton Academy - Derry, NH

Woodcraft of Portsmouth, NH

Woodcraft of Portsmouth, NH

Woodcraft of Portsmouth, NH

Woodcraft of West Springfield, MA

Woodcraft of Springfield, VA

Teach the Teacher Class - Jacksonville, FL - November 2007

Teach the Teacher Class - Woodcraft of Jacksonville, FL

Teach the Teacher Class - Portland, OR - January 2009

Teach the Teacher Class - Woodcraft of Portland, OR

Teach the Teacher Class - Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA - January 2007

Teach the Teacher Class - Woodcraft of Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA

Woodcraft of Spokane, WA

Woodcraft of Boise, ID

Woodcraft of Manchester, CT/Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking

Woodcraft of Woburn

Woodcraft of Woburn

Woodcraft of Orlando

Seattle, WA acoustiv guitar building class photo

Woodcraft of Seattle, WA

Cutaway Guitar Kit with Sapele Veneer Back & Sides and Solid Spruce Top

Now just $350.00 for a limited time

* Pictured is a standard cutaway kit that was customized with Curly Maple body and fingerboard bindings, back inlay and truss rod cover as well as...

Cutaway Guitar Kit with Sapele Solid Back & Side and Solid Spruce Top with a Bound Fingerboard

Now just $425.00 for a limited time

Pictured is a standard cutaway kit that was customized with Curly Maple body and fingerboard bindings, back inlay and truss rod cover as well as a...

Testimonials

Our instructor, Timothy Trimble was fantastic. Through his skill and patience, was sparked more of an interest for me to be more involved in guitar making and repair. I look forward to being in...

Floyd Hertzfeld

Tim was an excellent instructor for the kit, and a great source of building and repairing information for guitars.

Alan Elmy

Loved the class. I took it in Woburn with Scott. Love the guitar, too. I haven't 'finished' it yet but will be getting that going soon. Everyone who has seen it and or played it thinks it came...

Keith Goddard

I would say the kit quality was good as I do not have enough experience to judge against.
Overall, as the first of what I hope will be many guitars, I build, I am very pleased.
I am...

John Stroup

Scott/Toni,

Well guys, the guitar sounds great and everyone who has had a chance to play it is impressed with it. I will let it stay unfinished for about another 60 days before finishing...

Mark Manzi

Great time at your class in Norfolk, VA. March 27-29. Good instruction and a good group of guys. I'm sure I'll be contacting you and Bill in the near future. I can't wait to finish. Thanks for...

Bruce Parker

I took the Teach The Teacher class and being a professional guitar builder it was challenging for me. I learned a few new things and enjoyed every minute.

Marcus Daniels

The class will be a great memory for our family. Tim was a great instructor and helpful. After the building was over and the finishing began he was still available to answered questions. My...

Mary, Courtney, Matthew, & Zachary Swenson

Six students could use a large area, but the class was well organized and moved at a pace for everyone with different skill levels. I would recommend it to most anyone with either a guitar or...

Jeff Carrig

I had the pleasure of attending the class taught by Robert Ford. He is an excellent instructor and knows the subject extremely well. I would recommend this class to anyonre who has considered...

Paul Morrissette

A very happy Dad/customer tells of his finished guitars purchase from U.S.Guitar Kits ...

Thanks for the follow-up. The guitars arrived on Saturday, immaculately protected and secure. We...

Tony Clemmons

The class (at the Norfolk, VA Woodcraft April 8, 9 & 10) was awesome. Not only did I leave with an excellent guitar, much better than I though my first attempt would be, but I also left with...

Brad Bangel

Guitars contributed by US Guitar Kits Builders and Students

USGK Cutaway

John Kotrosa Leesburg, VA Student

Tim includes the Rooster inlay on many of his guitars. His shop is named the Rooster Run Workshop in Newark, DE.

Rosette Detail on Spruce Top

Tim Trimble Custom Monogram Heastock - Newark, DE

Tim Trimble Abalone Top Detail - Newark, DE

Tim Trimble Abonole Top Side View - Newark, DE

Tim Trimble Abolone Bridge Trim Detail - Newark, DE

Veneered Headstock Front & Sides - Woburn, MA

Veneered Headstock Back & Sides - Woburn, MA

Neck Heel Detail - Woburn, MA

Sunburst by Alan Feldman Roanoke, VA

Herringbone by David Smith Clinton, ME

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US Guitar Kits are fine, acoustic guitars you assemble in your home shop, or in an enjoyable class setting. Learning how to build your own six-string acoustic guitar is a unique challenge and a unique reward. US Guitar Kits classes are held regularly throughout the US in Woodcraft® stores, and in other private teaching locations. US Guitar Kits is ideal for advanced and novice woodworkers and guitarists interested in a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of building an acoustic guitar. You will use hand and power tools, learn the intricacies of purfling, fretting, and all aspects of guitar building. Our experienced instructors will cover not only how to make your guitar, but how to safely and effectively use a variety of tools. US Guitar Kits and Classes also make perfect gifts for the woodworker in your family.