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Nazareth Guitar Institute & American Archtop Guitars
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Phone (570) 856-1324
- Website americanarchtop.com
What's on the wall
“The curriculum is structured in a way that’s easy to understand and walks you through every aspect of building an archtop acoustic from scratch.”
“I participated in the 3 day Electric Guitar Building course under the direction of Dale and Tyler Unger.”
“Dale and Tyler are not merely instructors; they are master luthiers with an undying passion for their craft.”
“Dale and Tyler are not merely instructors; they are master luthiers with an undying passion for their craft.”
Brands they deal
“Beyond the workshop, the icing on the cake was our tour of the Martin Guitar factory just down the road—an awe-inspiring venture into the realm of guitar legacy.”
What players say again and again
“Dale and Tyler are not merely instructors; they are master luthiers with an undying passion for their craft.”
“The hands-on experience, the nuances of the wood, the intricate steps, and the joy of strumming a chord on a guitar you've handcrafted—it's indescribable.”
“Their friendliness was genuine, and their knowledge was vast yet delivered in a manner that even novices like us could grasp.”
“Dale and Tyler are both experts in their craft as well as great teachers.”
“I have taken my son's electric guitar here for a set up and they are reasonably priced and quick.”
From the reviews
The 2 day guitar set-up class was fantastic! I learned more than I could have ever imagined! Greg Voros from Gruhn Guitars gave a fabulous hands-on presentation! Dale and Tyler Unger from NGI added their professional and personal experience to provide additional perspective to the process.
I had the privilege of taking the archtop class this year and had an absolutely amazing experience. The curriculum is structured in a way that’s easy to understand and walks you through every aspect of building an archtop acoustic from scratch. Dale and Tyler are both experts in their craft as well as great teachers.
I attended NGI’s 9-2023 group archtop building workshop with four other attendees. My only negative criticism is that I - and at least one other attendee - was under the impression that we students would do more of the carving of the top, back and sides, and of the mortise/tenon neck joint.
There are experiences in life that resonate deeply, and our time at the Nazareth Guitar Institute is undoubtedly one of them. From the moment we stepped in, it was evident that this wasn't just a workshop—it was a journey into the heart of guitar craftsmanship.
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