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FIW 131
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Title: | Electric Guitar Construction |
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Course Description: | Design and build an electric guitar from a set of plans. The class also teaches students the various parts of an electric guitar and how they work together to form a functioning instrument, as well as basic finishing and setup. |
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Min Credit: | 6 |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 11/23/11 LK |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Design an electric guitar using sketches and drawings.
2. Use woodworking machinery appropriately.
3. Build the guitar body and neck.
4. Install hardware and electronics.
5. Finish and set up the guitar.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction of electric guitar, terminology, and crucial measurements
II. Guitar design
III. Safety with woodworking tools
IV. Body and neck construction
V. Neck to body joinery
VI. Fretwork
VII. Finish prep
VIII. Finishing
IX. Hardware install
X. Electronics install
XI. Soldering
XII. Setup
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Red Rocks Community College |
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