John Ressler
About
JOHN RESSLER is a former dairy farmer, brick mason, and Bible college graduate who is currently a master stair builder and has an unquenchable obsession with guitars and other stringed instruments. A partner at Designed Stairs, he has designed and built high end luxury stairs for 33 years in the Chicago area. When not building stairs, John tends his apple orchard, mows grass, and builds high end guitars for many talented musicians. John has taught this fine art to nearly 300 first time instrument builders. He is the author of the book Pickin’ Stick: Building a Stringed Instrument. He resides in Sandwich, Illinois with his wife Roberta, who is also an avid supporter of all the above activities.
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Make an Acoustic Guitar with John Ressler
May 13-19, 2024 (7 days)
Pickin' Stick with John Ressler
July 27-28, 2024
Make a Ukulele with John Ressler
July 29-August 2, 2024
Make Your Own Guitar Parts Series 1: Necks with John Ressler
August 10-11, 2024
Make Your Own Guitar Parts Series 2: Fingerboards with John Ressler
August 24-25, 2024