GET TO KNOW YOUR GUITAR: A HANDS-ON MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
A practical, beginner-friendly small-group workshop for guitarists who want to understand, maintain and care for their own instrument with more confidence.
Led by Z. Edwin Barker, this one-off group session helps you learn the essential basics of guitar maintenance: changing strings, checking your guitar’s condition, understanding setup, cleaning the fretboard, recognising common issues, and knowing when a repair needs professional attention.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Location:
Bath
Date:
First Saturday of each month
Time:
5 pm
Duration:
1+ hour
Group size:
Maximum 5 participants
Price:
£30
Optional strings:
+ £10, or bring your own
Skill level:
Beginner to intermediate
Suitable for:
Electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass
Format:
One-off small-group session
Private sessions:
Available on request
Booking deadline:
7 days before the workshop
YOUR GUITAR DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A MYSTERY
Know Your Guitar: A Hands-On Maintenance Workshop in Bath
Learn how to understand, maintain and care for your own guitar in a practical small-group session led by Z. Edwin Barker.
Small group – maximum 5 people
First Saturday of each month at 5 pm
£30 per person
Optional strings available for £10
Bring your own electric guitar, acoustic guitar or bass, and learn the basic maintenance skills that make your instrument feel, sound and play better.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This is not a dry technical lecture. You’ll work with your own instrument, ask questions, and learn the small practical details that help you understand your guitar better.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- assess your guitar’s general condition
- change strings properly
- clean and care for the fretboard
- understand how action, intonation and setup affect playability
- identify common guitar problems
- recognise what you can safely do yourself
- know when to take your guitar to a professional
- make your guitar feel better in your hands
WHO’S THIS FOR?
This workshop is ideal if you:
- play guitar but feel unsure about maintenance
- want to learn how to change strings properly
- have never cleaned or checked your guitar in detail
- feel that your guitar is hard to play but don’t know why
- have bought a second-hand guitar and want to understand its condition
- want to know the difference between simple maintenance and serious repair
- would like to feel more confident looking after your own instrument
HOW TO JOIN
- Choose your workshop date: sessions run on the first Saturday of each month at 5 pm.
- Book your place by email or through the contact form.
- Bring your own guitar on the day.
- Bring your own strings, or buy a set on the spot for £10.
- You’ll receive a confirmation email with the exact location, arrival time and participation details.
Contact email:
BOOKING & PAYMENT
Places are limited to 5 participants per workshop, so booking is required in advance.
To book your place, please email info@edwinbarkerguitars.co.uk or use the contact form below.
Payment can be made by card or bank transfer. Full payment details will be sent by email after your booking request.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with the exact location, arrival details and anything you need to bring.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your place:
• cancellations made at least 168 hours / 7 days before the workshop receive a full refund
• cancellations made at least 48 hours before the workshop receive a 50% refund
• cancellations made less than 48 hours before the workshop are non-refundable
If the workshop has to be cancelled by Edwin, you will be offered a full refund or the option to move your booking to another date.
MEET EDWIN
Z. Edwin Barker is a guitarist, musician and guitar specialist based in Bath.
His work with guitars comes from a musician’s perspective: how the instrument feels, responds, sounds and supports the player. In this workshop, he helps guitarists understand the practical basics of maintenance and setup without unnecessary jargon.
His teaching style is calm, clear and hands-on. The aim is not to turn you into a professional guitar technician in one hour, but to help you feel more confident with your own instrument – how to care for it, what to notice, and when to ask for professional help.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is an educational workshop, not a full repair appointment. You’ll learn basic guitar care and maintenance using your own instrument, with guidance from Edwin. More complex repairs may require a separate professional service. Participants remain responsible for their own instruments, but Edwin will guide safe, appropriate maintenance practices during the session.
REVIEWS
Excellent service and top quality work. Modern payment capabilities topped off with convenient channels of communication, thanks Edwin!
D.M
Excellent work, highly recommended. Made my guitar feel brand new again!
L.P.
Highly recommend Edwin’s services
L.B.
SEE EDWIN AT WORK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need any repair experience?
No. The workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate players and does not require previous repair experience.
Can I bring an electric guitar?
Yes. Electric guitars are suitable for the workshop.
Can I bring an acoustic guitar?
Yes. Acoustic guitars are suitable too.
Can I bring a bass?
Yes. Bass guitars are also welcome.
Do I need to bring my own guitar?
Yes. Please bring your own instrument so you can learn directly on the guitar or bass you actually play.
Do I need to bring strings?
You can bring your own strings, or buy a set on the day for £10.
Will my guitar be fully repaired during the workshop?
Not necessarily. This is a maintenance and learning workshop, not a full repair appointment. Edwin will help you understand your instrument and identify what it needs.
Can I book a private session instead?
Yes. Private sessions are available on request.
How do I book?
Email info@edwinbarkerguitars.co.uk or use the contact form on this page.
Z. EDWIN BARKER 