Making a Scene: Instrument Maintenance Workshop

DIY workshops, jams and showcases for marginalised voices. Built for and by the people usually left off the bill! Join us in Making a Scene for an Instrument Maintenance Workshop with Ashe. Super important workshop for guitarists and bassists. Required - Electric or bass guitar & pack of fresh strings (I recommend either Ernie Ball or D'addarios). Optional - Allen keys the guitar came with & Tuner. This workshop is all about taking comprehensive care of your electric or bass guitar. We'll be going through fret/fretboard care, restringing, and a typical 'set-up'; tweaking the intonation, action, etc. Music should be a pleasure to make, but many second-hand, entry-level, and unmaintained guitars make playing music incredibly inaccessible; who wants to play an instrument that's working against you? Your musical instrument should be an able and willing partner in the music you make, and it's our goal to give you the tools to keep your partner in the best shape you can! Ashe's background in engineering along with her experience as a music teacher should see you finish this workshop with even a cheap charity shop guitar feeling as smooth as silk in your hands, and the know-how to keep it that way! Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor with level access throughout and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact access@exchangebristol.com.