Whether you’re a self-proclaimed ‘audiophile’, or just chasing that feeling of listening to your favorite album through a premium audio setup – this is the class for you. During the week students will learn basic electronics knowledge, cabinet building techniques, and amplifier cabinet covering. Participants will work on soldering techniques, understanding electronic components, power supplies, measuring A/C and D/C voltages, pre-amplifier circuits, and power amplifier circuits. With that, Kevin will guide students through building a 40 watt all tube amplifier, based loosely on a vintage Marshall JTM 45. Wire dressing, layout, and assembling the wooden tolex amplifier covering techniques will all be covered. Tyler will discuss speaker-box and amplifier case construction. He will walk students step-by-step through the process of creating their own matching pair of cherry dovetailed speakers and a case for their stereo amplifier. Tyler will cover methods for both hand-cutting dovetails, as well as using jigs and fixtures to create the joinery. By the end of the week, students will head home with a working stereo amplifier and a matching set of speakers. Troubleshooting and amp modification as well as how to maintain a fine finish on your wooden speakers and amplifier covering will also be covered, along with rock and roll stories, and recording music techniques.