LIVE FALCATE BRACING MASTERCLASS
Join me this November for a rare, behind-the-bench experience.
🐦 Early Bird Enrollment — Save $50
🪵 What This Is
A live, two-part Zoom masterclass where I’ll brace a falcate guitar top from start to finish — sharing every step, trick, and technique I use on my own guitars. You’ll see the entire process up close, learn how to integrate carbon fibre cleanly and confidently, and get the skills to make any bracing system stronger, lighter and more responsive than ever before.
🧭 What We’ll Cover
•Mastering carbon fibre
• Tips, tricks and techniques for clean, consistent results from start to finish — every time
• Laminating the carbon/wood bridge plate
• Laminating the falcate braces
• Layout and gluing braces to the top
• Profiling the falcate braces
• Applying the carbon cap cleanly and effciently
• Material choices and workflow for bracing two tops at once ⚡️
• Initial modal tuning of the freshly closed box 📦
• Live Q&A after both sessions
This isn’t just for builders wanting to learn falcate bracing — it’s for anyone who wants to integrate carbon fibre into their work, refine their results, and create a foundation for understanding modal tuning.
🧰 Who It’s For
Whether you’re a seasoned builder or an ambitious hobbyist, this is your chance to:
Watch a full falcate top bracing done live, up close
Learn the cleanest, most effective carbon fibre methods
Skip the messy trial and error — and build with confidence
🗓️ When & How It Works
Two live 3.5 hour sessions over Zoom
📅 Session 1: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 3pm - 6:30pm PST
📅 Session 2: Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 3pm - 6:30pm PST
🕕 Optimized for North American time zones (Pacific afternoon / Eastern evening)
🎥 Unlimited replays available for all registered participants
Enrollment
🎟️ Early Bird Price: $175 USD
(Limited spots — early bird pricing ends soon)
After that, Regular Price: $225 USD
⚡️ Why Join Live?
Watching a builder actually brace a falcate top in real time is something few ever get to see.
No edited cuts, no camera tricks — just honest, detailed craftsmanship.
It’s the closest thing to being in the workshop with me.
But dont worry if you can’t make it live
🎥 Unlimited replays available for all registered participants
“A good teacher is worth their weight in gold, and it’s hard to imagine where I’d be today if it weren’t for Rye’s influence. I would encourage anyone looking to take their skills to the next level to give him a shout.”
“Rye has been a consistent source of reliable knowledge and encouragement for me over the past few years. He has a deep understanding of the physics of the acoustic guitar and the practical application of that knowledge in shaping the sound of the instrument. He has also developed a workflow for building guitars in which every step is efficient and consistently yields high quality results – structurally, aesthetically and sonically.”
“I have to say this is one of the most inspiring experiences I’ve ever had with a steel string. I can’t speak highly enough about this guitar. The trebles have unusually great sustain and an extra “swell” to them when playing complex chords. I’m honestly baffled.”
“I must say, of all the guitars I’ve played over the years.. your guitar is by far one of the most memorable experiences. Not only does it play like a dream, the way you voice these things is just mystifying. Truly one of the best inspirational tools I’ve ever come across!
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💯 Satisfaction Guarantee
I stand behind what I teach.
If you attend both sessions and feel the masterclass didn’t deliver the information or value you expected, I’ll offer you a full refund — no questions asked.
Your trust matters, and I only want you to pay if you genuinely find it worthwhile.
🐦 Early Bird Enrollment — Save $50
Take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your seat for only $175 USD (regularly $225). This offer is available for a limited time — and seats are capped to keep the class interactive.
LIVE Falcate Bracing Masterclass
🗓️ November 18 & 20, 2025
💻 Two 3.5-hour Zoom sessions
🎥 Unlimited replays included
💲 Early Bird Price: $175 USD (Regular $225)
A live, two-part Zoom masterclass held on Tuesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 20, 2025 where I’ll brace a Falcate guitar top from start to finish — sharing every step, trick, and technique I use on my own guitars. You’ll see the entire process up close, learn how to integrate carbon fibre cleanly and confidently, and get the skills to make any bracing system stronger, lighter and more responsive than ever before.
💎 The Value You’re Getting
This masterclass combines the core skills from three of my in-depth classes — all taught live, in one experience.
• Mastering Carbon Fibre — $120 Value
Learn how to prep, laminate, and apply carbon fibre cleanly and efficiently for lighter, stronger, more responsive results.
• Falcate Bracing — $225 Value
Watch the complete process from layout to profiling and carbon capping — the exact workflow I use on my own guitars.
• Intro to Modal Tuning — $225 Value
Understand the fundamentals of modal tuning and how to interpret the modes of a freshly closed box.
That’s over $570 of training — taught live, up close, and backed by unlimited replays and a full satisfaction guarantee.
🎟️ Early Bird Enrollment — Only $175 USD (Save $50)