Cloud Nine Guitar building courses are conducted in our work shop in Port Douglas,
Tropical North Queensland and last four weeks. The total cost for all instruction, use of tools,
plus materials to construct a top class instrument is $4,400.00 Aus. (Maximum 3 students per course).
Students construct their guitar from flat timbers (no kit parts) and photograph/document the process
to the finished instrument.
A normal day starts at 8.00 am and finishes at 5.00 pm (Mon--Fri), and if necessary we work saturdays to
keep schedule. The course at Cloud Nine is a " full on " immersion in guitarmaking and students will also see
and learn repair work which comes to the shop during the course.
(N.B. Guitar case is not included in the course price).
Parts: Top - AAA Sitka or Englemann Spruce
Back and Sides - AAA Figured Maple Silkwood
Neck - AAA Figured Maple Silkwood
Bindings - Solid Timbers
Bridge & Fingerboard - Rosewood or Gidgee
Machine Heads - Gotoh
Truss Rod - Gotoh
Students are taught basic inlay techniques and encouraged to design a 12th fret inlay to create a unique look
for their guitar. Past students have all constructed top class guitars and 95% had no prior woodworking experience,
some of whom have gone on to set up their own guitarmaking shops.
All accommodation, travel and food costs are at students expense, however we will happily assist with information
to make arrangements easy for students.
For example we can sometimes have access to homestays where students stay with a local family for their course
duration.
Port Douglas is a world class destination often visited by world leaders, movie stars etc. but has retained its laid back
atmosphere! The closest town to the Great Barrier Reef and world heritage rainforest and many other must do
attractions.
This can make your visit really special,and students who come with a partner or friend can relax in the knowledge
they will have plenty of activites available.
Please check out this website for more info on fabulous Port Douglas: www.tourismportdouglas.com.au
If you are interested in our Guitar building courses
Please contact us using the form below and we will notify you
of upcoming guitar building courses.
Thank you,
Stu & Jo Forbes
Cloud Nine Guitars | 
