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Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Kent Everett top voicing master class
Kent Everett ( http://www.everettguitars.com ) will be offering a steel string top voicing master class in Denver, Colorado May 3rd and 4th. The idea is for everyone to brace and voice a guitar top to within some pre-established parameters and then bring that top to the class. Kent will discuss what each brace does and talk about voicing the guitar, top and back radius etc. On Sunday he will then personally voice each person's top. After the class you should have a working knowledge of how to voice a guitar as well as an example that you can hang on the wall of your shop for future reference.
> Spaces are limited and a first come first served basis. The cost of the class will be $200.
> If you are interested please let me know ASAP and I will put your name on the list.

Robbie O'Brien - robiii65@hotmail.com
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Thanks to all those who have replied and shown an interest in the Everett Top Voicing Master Class. There are still a few places left in the class before I started taking names for a waiting list. In interested please let me know.
Author:  Frei [ Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Has anyone ever taken one of his classes? Does he have any soundclips of his guitars? I may be interested. :mrgreen:
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Over the years I have taken every class he has offered so I am a bit biased. Go to his website and read his BIO. He has been doing this for over 30 years (800 plus guitars) and is one of the most highly respected builders around.
Author:  Barry Dudley [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Back when I started building I took some classes from Kent. I also only live across town from him. Kent's workmanship is truly art! He is a good instructor. He conveys the ideas clearly and he is patient. His experience and accomplishments are beyond question.
You will learn a lot.
Author:  John Lewis [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:46 pm ]
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I took Kent's building class a few years back and can attest to his being a great teacher and builder. $200.00 for this class sounds like a bargain. I really wish I could go but I've got to work. I hope everyone who goes has a good time and learns a bunch.

Thanks for letting everyone know about this Robbie.
Author:  James Orr [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
$200 sounds like a fantastic deal. Look up Bebo Norman's 10,000 days, or Caleb Carruth on iTunes to hear Everett's with very pure recordings. Mic into Neve preamp, no EQ, light compression.
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Thanks everyone for the interest in the upcoming Kent Everett Top Voicing Master Class. The class is now full. However, I am making a waiting list in the event that someone drops out.
Author:  Darren W [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Are there any other OLFers going to this? I'm flying out there for a nice little vacation/learning weekend.

Darren
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
I'll be there Darren. I've made every one of Kent's classes here in Denver. You will not be disappointed!

Darren W wrote:
Are there any other OLFers going to this? I'm flying out there for a nice little vacation/learning weekend.

Darren
Author:  Darren W [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Very cool, Tracy! Have you ever been there when the subject was 'voicing the top'?
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Darren W wrote:
Very cool, Tracy! Have you ever been there when the subject was 'voicing the top'?


Darren,
No, this will be the first voicing class I attended. The last 2 were how to do a proper fret job, and a Master Critique class where we learned about setting up a guitar. I'm sure you will like it. SO much information in 8 hours!
Author:  SniderMike [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
I shall be there too
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
If I counted right trhere will be about 7 OLF'ers at the class.
Author:  Frei [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Robbie O'Brien wrote:
If I counted right trhere will be about 7 OLF'ers at the class.



I am a bit confused about the class, I thought we would be voicing the tops, but he is basicly going to go around and voice each top individually? Can you explain what will happen?

Also, can I bring a dish-ed top with dish?

:mrgreen:
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Kent will send out some specs for you to thickness and brace your top to. He then wants all people who are going to attend to voice that top to what they think is necessary to have a top ready to go for a guitar. Kent will then critique your top and add his touch to the voicing. This top can then be used for future reference when in your own shop voicing tops for other guitars.
Author:  Frei [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Ok, Rodger that, that sounds great! So we should be under-voicing? I may make a backup top. :mrgreen:
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
If you want to "undervoice" I suppose you could. The reason for voicing the top before bringing it to the class is that first it would be impossible in the time allotted to completely voice all the tops from rough bracing to finished product. Second, most people tend to over brace their tops anyway.
Author:  K2KEM [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Hi All,

I've been away from the forum for a while...but I'm BACK.

Anyway, I have taken serveral of Kent's classes (setup and fret/re-fret), hosted by Robbie O'Brien at Red Rock Community College. The classes were great, the host is organized, and the facility is top notch.

I'm planning to attend this class also. I'm usually the only female in the classes, which makes for a lot of fun, for me anyway. ;)

Cheers,

Karen K.
http://www.k2guitars.com
Author:  SniderMike [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
K2KEM wrote:
I'm usually the only female in the classes, which makes for a lot of fun, for me anyway. ;)


I'm pretty in-touch with my feminine side though, so it helps balance things out.... Right doctor? ;)
Author:  K2KEM [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
Yes Michael, you seem to be pretty secure with masculinity....which tends to bring out that feminine side. U Rock!

K2
Author:  Frei [ Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kent Everett top voicing master class
So I should brace a top (from LMI dred plans), and tap tune it to my ear, all the way? I think I would want a back up top for this. :mrgreen:
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