Guitar- building courses in Etoy: Build your own electric guitar

A unique creative experience

Do you dream of owning a one-of-a-kind guitar, designed to your specifications and crafted with your own hands?

Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience in my workshop, fully immersed in the world of lutherie.

For 5 full days*, I’ll accompany you step by step as you build your very own custom electric guitar. Whether you’re a passionate musician, a woodworking enthusiast or simply curious about this craft, this workshop is for you.

An immersion in craftsmanship

At the heart of my workshop, you’ll discover all the stages involved in creating an instrument:

  • Cutting and shaping the body and neck
  • Assembly, sanding, fretting
  • Finishing and tuning
  • And of course: installing the electronics and getting to grips with YOUR guitar for the first time.

You fully customize your instrument: shape, wood species, pickups, fittings, finish..

You leave with a unique guitar, in your image, that you’ve built from A to Z.

A creation that is 100% in your image

What is included in the instrument-making course: 5 days in my workshop and all the components of the instrument:

  • Custom shape
  • Ash body
  • Ash, maple, or cherry neck
  • Walnut fingerboard
  • Gotoh chrome locking tuners
  • Gotoh chrome hardtail bridge
  • Hugo Sierro pickups

You can add options to your workshop, such as the use of other woods, custom hardware, or the addition of a drop/carved top.

An enriching experience, accessible to all

No prior experience in carpentry or instrument making is necessary. I will provide all the equipment, tools, materials, my expertise, and my passion.

The cost of this course is CHF 2,900.

A deposit of one-third of the total cost is required at the time of booking. The balance is payable at the end of the course.

*The five days of the course can be spread out according to your availability.

An overview of my apprentice luthiers' creations

Testimonials

Great experience throughout the guitar-building workshop. Jérôme was with me every step of the way, very available and involved in my project. I came away with a custom guitar and new skills. If you want to build “your” guitar, Jérôme's workshop is “the place to be”. To be repeated without hesitation. Jean-Yves
Jean-Yves
Jean-YvesApprentice Luthier
Great week with Jérôme, who helped me realize an old dream: to fully design, create and build my own guitar from my imagination! Jérôme is very attentive and always ready to listen. It's a real joint project. The trainee uses all the tools and machines, and Jérôme always keeps a close eye on gestures and safety. I'm not at all a handyman, and the last time I used woodworking tools was at school! This proves that the course is open and accessible to all. Many thanks for this shared adventure. Mind the Shark! 🦈 Jay
Jay
JayApprentice Luthier
I loved spending 6 days with Jérôme to create my fretless shortscale bass. With no experience of lutherie, I was accompanied from A to Z, encouraged and secured by Jérôme and I didn't see the time pass in his workshop. Now I have the pleasure of playing every day on a beautiful instrument made by my own hands. Thank you again for a great time and a wonderful experience.
Olivier
OlivierApprentice Luthier
A door on guitar building has opened to an infinite world .... My brain is smoking with ideas and new desires. And now that I'm looking at my guitars, I'm seeing details I didn't even know existed before this workshop. Many thanks again for these 6 days, so rich in teaching and collaboration. Thank you for your patience, generosity and open-mindedness.
Tim
TimApprentice Luthier
My dream: For years, I wanted to build an electric guitar to my liking, a personal project using wood that I had chosen myself... but it was just a dream. I'm handy, but this was too much for me... Then, at a concert in Montreux, I met Jérôme, who was exhibiting his marvels! So I took the plunge, and I've never regretted it. Thanks to Jérôme's demanding but pleasant help, I was able to make my dream come true. Not only did I create a marvel, but I also learned a lot about the instrument itself (I'm not a guitarist) and the different characteristics that make it so special. A great friendship was formed during those five days of training, which went by far too quickly. Thank you, Jérôme, for helping me realize my dream.
Philippe
PhilippeApprentice Luthier
Five wonderful days spent creating the guitar of my dreams. From choosing the wood to the shape of the body, the profile of the neck, and so much more, Jérôme is the perfect guide for your creative journey. Thank you again for this amazing experience!
Alix
AlixApprentice Luthier

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