{"product_id":"in-shop-professional-guitar-setup-masterclass","title":"In-Shop Professional Guitar Setup Masterclass","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"357\"\u003esmall-group, hands-on professional guitar setup masterclass\u003c\/strong\u003e held inside my working repair shop in Escondido, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThis is not a lecture, demo, or classroom-style course. You’ll be working directly at the bench, evaluating real instruments, making setup decisions, and learning the same diagnostic and judgment-based approach I use every day in real-world repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eEach session is intentionally kept small so every participant gets direct access, meaningful hands-on time, and focused instruction in a professional shop environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eA full-day, in-shop experience (approximately 7 hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eDirect instruction at the bench inside my repair shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eEvaluation, diagnosis, and professional setup decision-making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eReal instruments, real-world scenarios, and practical context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eA small-group format designed for depth, not speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eLimited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003ethree participants per session\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eParticipants should plan on bringing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003etwo guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e (electric and\/or acoustic).\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eIf you have preferred strings, please bring at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003etwo sets per guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e, as strings can occasionally break during setup work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eImportant notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eThis is an in-person experience only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eSeating is limited by available bench space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eOnce a session is booked, that date is closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eThis masterclass is designed for players and technicians who want to understand \u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003ehow professional setup decisions are actually made\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just follow measurements or step-by-step recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted to learn this work directly at the bench, inside a real repair shop, this experience is built for that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Hood Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46172290941084,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/2354\/8060\/files\/ChatGPTImageJan12_2026_12_19_40PM.png?v=1770500856","url":"https:\/\/www.jameshoodguitar.com\/products\/in-shop-professional-guitar-setup-masterclass","provider":"James Hood Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}