Just $247AUD - Plus postage and Handling Clear Out Your Workshop & Sharpen Your Tools...It's Time To Make Your Own Acoustic Guitar!  Presented By Australian Luthier - Chris Wynne!  Announcing: "A Master Class In Acoustic Guitar Making - Using Australian Timbers" 10 DVD Box Set Collection This DVD Collection is over 13 hours of instructional information It is not a pictorial slide show and we do not miss any steps in the process of Acoustic Guitar Making the Thomas Lloyd Guitars Way!

This is the Stunning Australian Tasmanian Fiddleback Blackwood (Back and Sides) and Australian Queensland Bunya Pine (Soundboard) Acoustic Guitar that was made during the making of this DVD Collection. Click play to hear this guitar!      Photograph taken on the grounds of "Montsalvat" - The home of Thomas Lloyd Guitars

Welcome Acoustic Guitar Enthusiast & Woodworker,  You are about to become one of our Premier Clients! You have the opportunity to be one of the first to own this Australian DVD Collection. This DVD collection has been sold in Italy, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Canada, England, Ireland, UAE, USA and Brazil, Slovenia, Spain and of course in Australia.  The creation of the “Master Class” DVD Series started with a desire to impart all the knowledge required to build a professional custom built acoustic guitar. The nurturing of this simple idea has resulted in this remarkable collection of DVD’s. With 13 hours of footage this collection covers not only every step of the guitar making process, but also the current state of industry knowledge on the science and use of Australian tonewoods for building Guitars. Working with Australian Tonewoods in Guitar making has been a passion of mine for years and the idea of sharing it with woodworking enthusiasts, players, non-players, guys and girls like you, has been the realisation of a life long dream. The DVD “Master Class” series was professionally filmed over a period of 18 days.   The editing and creation of the accompanying resources has taken over 6 months to edit and develop with many late nights spent checking and rechecking the DVD footage to ensure you get every Tip, Hint or Secret that I mentioned. During this process it became apparent that in order to give the student ALL the resources needed to build successfully and professionally that a Luthiers Handbook would need to be included to house all the resources, templates and diagrams.(More on that in a moment) Additional Interviews were filmed with a number of professional industry friends to prize out their incredible knowledge and experience of working with Australian Tonewood. These interviews stand alone as an incredible rare resource that has never been documented for Luthiers before. We travelled to Tasmania to visit a beautiful Blackwood, Sassafras and Myrtle Forests and dropped in on Chris Searle - a local timber supplier with an extensive knowledge of Australian timbers and Tonewoods. Next we headed to Melbourne and interviewed Andrew Morrow, a Wood Scientist currently undertaking research in the acoustics of Australian Timbers. Finally, over an informal lunch at Montsalvat with Local Luthier Jack Spira (with clients such as Sting and Deborah Conway), we chatted about how and why he chooses particular types of timber for guitar making. The Grand Finale for the DVD’s consists of a recording in “The Great Hall” at Montsalvat with 3 stunning Australian Timber Guitars.  This Is The Ultimate Acoustic Guitar Making Collection With Every Step-by-Step Instruction Needed To Create A Stunning Acoustic Guitar In Your Own Workshop. Imagine The Faces Of Your Friends & Family When You Walk In The Door With Your Own Handcrafted Acoustic Guitar!

This collection is for the first time novice, player and non player, woodworker without a fancy workshop or expensive tools, or anyone without years of handcrafting experience. The information that I present in “The Master Class” DVD Box Set Collection is the same information that I teach all my students in the Acoustic Guitar Making Course at "Montsalvat" in Melbourne. We are even giving you a bonus offer when you purchase direct from us.  The Difference Is...You Get One-on-One with the Luthier! NO more going it alone in your own workshop. Sick of reading big guitar making books that are in need of an upgrade, or having bought a DVD collection that didn’t quite tell you everything you needed to know? Possibly signed up to too many forums to NOT get answers to questions that they them selves are searching for… then this is what you get from us:    You Receive:    "Master Class" DVD's 1-8       You will be confident in viewing professional camera work as we get close-up footage of every facet of guitar making:   Fitting the Back &  Soundboard to the Guitar Detailed Bracing Patterns Inlaying the Rosette Dovetail Installation of The Neck Designing Your Own “Custom Built” Bridge & Headstock Make & Customizing The Neck To Your Playing Ability Finishing your Acoustic Guitar Customization and Final Acoustic Guitar Setup Chiseling, Filing, Gluing, Sanding and more!   We even run you through the basics:   Humidity levels & your working environment Tools and Tool handling Techniques Timber Selection Setting up your workshop     PLUS what you didn’t quite see or hear whilst watching the Master Class we will remind you with numerous “on screen” luthiers notes & tips to help you get the job done. And of course all the menu, pause and rewind options so you won’t miss a thing. We can even boast having World First “Master Class” presentations never before seen in Just One DVD Collection!  PLUS Consistent troubleshooting problem areas of guitar making as we go along. Fitting the Soundboard and Back to the Body Full Dovetail creation & installation Step-by-step rosette inlay installations Tone tapping overview – its not just about the strings Making your own bridge, headstock, nut, saddle and loads more!     "Master Class" DVD 9    I have put together a Bonus DVD on “How to make your own Jigs & Guitar Moulds", over an hour of “How To” techniques and quick ideas on getting set up in your workshop.   You Can’t Get Any More Custom Built Than This... Step-by-Step Instructions & Informative.  Nothing is Pre-Made You See It All!  Over 11 hours Of Step by Step Lessons In Acoustic Guitar Making   "Master Class" DVD 10 As an added FEATURE you will receive 3 Priceless, Informative Presentations in:      "The Music From Within The Trees"  DVD     This integral part of the DVD collection is set in a documentary style with over 1hr 15 minutes of amazing information from the “Roots Up” to the “Live Acoustic Guitar Performances” Taking in an Ancient Tasmanian Blackwood forests and the Grand Finale presenting 3 live performances in “The Great Hall” at Montsalvat Featuring the Bunya & Blackwood guitar we made in the Master Class DVD Collection, highlighting the tonal qualities and resonance of the guitar Plus an all-Australian timber “Chris Wynne” Custom Built Guitar and a Stunning Huon Pine - student guitar - backed up by 2 talented Musicians from Melbourne. PLUS Support....  "A Master Class" New Luthier Forum (As at December 2009 - The Old FAQ/Support website is now closed)    Would You Like To Be Part Of An Elite Group Of New Luthiers? You won’t get left behind.....You will have Exclusive Access to our Master Class “Luthier Forum”. You will have a direct link to this portal of golden information for your troubleshooting questions throughout your Master Class project. You can post pictures, discuss your issues, get support from Professional and Budding Luthiers. We also have guest Experts in their field of Tools for Guitar Making, Professional Luthiers from around the world, Inlay experts, and Wood Scientist and Wood Suppliers. Chris Wynne will also respond to your direct questions and post your them on the “Luthiers Forum” so all members who purchase The Master Class Collection can review as a resource during their acoustic guitar making journey.   Completely Exclusive to “Master Class” DVD owners and students of Thomas Lloyd Guitars.     And just when you thought I couldn’t give you anymore here is the Oracle that every New Luthier needs...   “The Luthiers Acoustic Guitar Making Handbook”  by Chris Wynne & Jason Simos © 2007   I am giving you this as the perfect companion to the "Master Class" DVD Collection.  A complete 60 Page Luthiers Handbook on all the facets of custom building your own acoustic guitar. Easy to read with clear specific guitar making measurements.The Thomas Lloyd Guitars way! The Handbook has over 60 pages of priceless information, timber & luthier equipment resource, websites and contact details & diagrams for every step of handcrafting your guitar. It is an absolute asset to you and your acoustic guitar making project. This is the Ultimate present to your self.    And the "Bonus Offers" I mentioned earlier: When you join up to the "Luthiers Forum" you will be given significant discounts on our timber packs and other products and services from Thomas Lloyd Guitars.      Plus an extra bonus "Free Gift" to all   An Imperial & Metric Ruler (The MOST valuable tool to have for your project!)   This little gem is an all-in-one ruler.  Not readily seen in stores. We hunted this little baby down!  Metric to imperial conversion is all on one side with a bonus-sliding gauge for accurate measurements.   A must for those moments when inches get thrown around with millimeters in the DVD.        Are You Ready...This Is Our Very Special Price $247AUD PLUS $9.60 AUD Postage and Handling (Australia Delivery)  International Prices are marked on our Product page - please select which shipment type you prefer!   This Entire Box Set Collection will be shipped straight to your door 3-5 days Australian Delivery and 5-10 days International (Couried & Tracked by EMS International)   Gives you time to clear out the workshop and think about what Australian Tonewoods you want to use!                                Remember only if your order here online or at our Workshop will you get further discounts to our stunning Australian Timber Packs!  AA and AAA Quality       BUY NOW! Click Here! * Remember to add to your Shopping Cart Postage and Handling   Remember You Can Purchase from www.stewmac.com (USA) also!     Shipped To Your Door Will Be:   The Entire 10 Disc Box Set Collection               8 DVD - Over 11hrs Of Guitar Making DVD Instruction 1 DVD - “How To Make Your Own Jigs & Guitar Moulds” 1 Bonus Features DVD – “Music From Within The Trees”   Complete step-by-step DVD instruction on how to custom build an acoustic guitar   The Ultimate 60 PAGE companion “The Luthiers Acoustic Guitar Making Handbook”   Plus Exclusive Lifetime access to the “Luthiers Forum”     Extra Bonus with every purchase (no deadline) – A Conversion Ruler   PLUS discount on other Purchases via our "Luthiers Forum"      BUY NOW! Click Here! * Remember to add to your Shopping Cart Postage and Handling world wide!   _____________________   Don't think you will ever get the time to actually custom build a guitar?  It is a stunning documentary at best!  You will love it...   The World Does!    December 2007 Having worked on this project with Chris Wynne for 6 months, we are pleased to say that we have completed a product that is consice, accurate and informative. The editing time spent will give great confidence to the new wood worker or budding luthier. An outstanding product that will become a must in every Luthiers library. Fiona Mitchell - Executive Producer & Roger Ungers - Camerman & Editor for Thomas Lloyd Guitars November 2008 (Via Stewart MacDonald - Luthier Suppliers USA) I purchased the new Chris Wynne video (A Master Class In Acoustic Guitar Making)...Outstanding! This is by far the best guitar building DVD I have ever seen. Great production values, clear presentation, complete study materials, knowledgable instructor and excellent editing. I have recommended to all of my students that they purchase this DVD set to complete their luthier education. Jamie Boss - Hot Strings Guitar Shop - Milford CT - USA Feburary 2008 First off I would like thank you and to congratulate you on the Master Class DVD’s, What a fantastic package! I’ve been glued to the TV since receiving the parcel. I suppose the next step in this exciting venture is to order some timber from you. Stephen Lawrence - Melbourne Australia July 2008 I've really enjoyed watching the DVD's. They were just what I was looking for! Richard Smart - Sydney Australia September 2008 I have finished viewing the DVDs, congratulations to everyone on a fine set of instructional DVD's. Chris has a relaxed and easy style that lends itself perfectly to this format. I work as a Mechanical Instructor in an Aviation Maintenance Training school in Brisbane and know what it's like to impart skills and knowledge to complete strangers. It was a pleasure to watch Chris, he obviously knows his subject intimately and can impart the passion for his craft. Wasn't bored once! Wally Taylor - Australia November 2008 I just received my order, about an hour after midday here in the Eastern US. The package was in good shape. I am pleased with the Course. The DVD's, and Luthiers Handbook are well done and professional. Tell Chris for me that the Master Course on DVD is great ,and he knows his stuff. Its a big help!   David MacFarlane (Uncle to Seth MacFarlane Creater of "Family Guy" TV Show!) USA December 2008 I've watched all the DVDs. After seeing your interview with Australian Jack Spira I've given some more thought to materials for the guitar. I was particularly impressed by the back and sides of West Australian sheoak - seeing Spira's mandolin was and Inspiration!  I think the DVD's are really excellent. I've been able to work through some of the construction steps for my new guitar in my mind. Peter MacGregor - Melbourne Australia December 2008 I am building guitars since 1978, beginning with solid bodies, followed by thin lines. 1998 I started with archtops and in the last years I discovered the acoustic guitars.  Building guitars is my hobby. In my other life I am a specialist for psychosomatic medicine (I studied medicine and psychology). I have enjoyed the DVD's, 4 times so far.  Dr. Thomas Schmidt-Winkler - Dusseldorf, Germany December 2008 I am looking forward to custom building my guitar with the DVD's Ron Ryder - Ohio - USA December 2008 I purchased the DVD's from Stew Mac. I live in New York and get a lot of my supplies from Stew Mac. They offer great service. I have really enjoyed the DVD’s. Extremely well done! Jack Thompson - New York - USA January 2009 The DVDs are wonderful.  Great information and it seems as close to being there with you in the workshop! Chuck Rehberg - USA February 2009 Just wanna say...WOW...I am really impressed and can't wait to get started.  I just absolutely love this DVD set. Nicholas Herbert - MI - USA Februrary 2009 I am enjoying your DVD course very much. As a hobbyist, working on my 6th guitar, your DVD course has helped me gain the confidence to try building from scratch instead of pre-serviced kits.  Up to this point I've built my guitars just by having read a book.  You have no idea how helpful the DVD's have been.  I've watched each of them several times, and what a delight to actually see someone else building a guitar - AND he actually knows what he's doing!  Chris's DVD's are right up there with my drum sander as the best investment I ever made.  Thanks so much!   Carl Fish - USA   March 2009   Congratulations on a great DVD collection, it's very informative and will be a great reference tool over the years to come. Paul McAskill - Cowes - Australia Februrary 2009 The quality of your dvd course and book is excellent and well worth the $$'s. Many thanks for your efforts in this. Gerry Affat, Brighton - Australia February 2009 I was halfway through a project when I ordered your DVD's. They were exceedingly helpful in helping me finish my 5th Guitar.  It is the sweetest sounding guitar I've made so far! I'm now just finishing the soundbox of my next guitar, following fairly exclusively Chris Wynne's plans. Dan Esala, Chagrin Falls, Ohio - USA July 2009 About August last year (2008) I purchased your Master class in acoustic guitar making. I just wanted to let you know that I have finished watching it once through and was almost disappointed when I did finish. So now I am watching it for a second time! I am enjoying it very much and I am learning a lot.   Craig Hilderbrand - Australia    This is our Guarantee to You!   Thomas Lloyd Guitars 100% Rock Solid Satisfaction Guarantee   We guarantee that you will be thrilled, head over heels, happy with our products and confident with our support at all times, we will endevour to help you create a guitar that sings like a bird, that turns heads and commands the fact that you can say "I Custom Built My Guitar, Who Custom Built Yours! "   Our guarantee is straight forward. There is no fine print. We believe in our products 100%