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10 day Classical Guitar Building Course with Robert O'Brien

3,230 views · Published 10 May 2012 · 2:36 · Indexed 29 September 2026

Channel: OBrienGuitars · 2012 · Education

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Pictures and audio from 2 clasical guitars built in a 10 day private guitar building course with Luthier and Instructor Robert O'Brien. The guitars are less than one hour old and were recorded using an iPhone.

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Learn how to build your guitar (acoustic, classical, electric, flamenco, archtop and more!) as well as everything related to this art with my online courses. From full builds to special topics such as top voicing, finishing techniques, fretting, neck setting, rosettes, marketing, sharpening your tools, you name it. Do you want to work on other instruments besides guitars? Mandolins? Ukuleles? Violins? My colleagues and I got you covered.
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