About this Event
Simon Pinder has built and repaired instruments for some of the world’s most iconic artists – get insider tips and proven setup techniques.
SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | THE AFTERMATH
Join Master Luthier Simon Pinder – bringing decades of professional guitar and bass setup experience from Denmark St in London and the Montreux Jazz Festival – for a hands-on workshop designed for musicians, students, teachers, and serious hobbyists.
WHY THIS WORKSHOP MATTERS
-LEARN FROM A MASTER
Simon Pinder has built and repaired instruments for some of the world’s most iconic artists. Get insider tips and proven setup techniques straight from his bench.
-HANDS-ON, REAL RESULTS
Bring your own guitar or bass and work on it during the session. Leave with your instrument playing better than ever and the confidence to keep it that way.
-SKILLS THAT LAST
Walk away with setup skills you’ll use for a lifetime of better tone and playability.
WHAT’S HOLDING BACK YOUR SOUND?
A well-set-up instrument unlocks your creativity, confidence, and true tone. Yet, many musicians struggle with action, tuning, or playability issues that hold them back.This workshop gives you the skills and insider knowledge to diagnose and fix the most common setup challenges-so you can get the best out of your guitar or bass, every time you play.
Ticket: HK$500 (3 hour workshop and all participants receive a digital certificate of attendance)
Limited seats-reserve your spot now and take your playing to the next level!
Guitar & Bass Setup Essentials Workshop with Simon Pinder
30th May 2026, Saturday
3pm - 6pm
The Aftermath, LG/F Sunny Building, 57-59 Wyndham Street, Central
Each participant is requested to bring their own guitar or bass to work on during the workshop.
-->> For Guitar & Bass Setup Essentials Workshop with Simon Pinder, Bring strings and make sure your frets are properly level and crowned. (If the frets aren’t properly level and crowned; the strings buzz and you can’t get a clear note)
Please ensure frets are not worn and properly crowned as it’s impossible to do a proper set up with worn frets .
Please bring your own tools if you have them. Recommended tools include truss rod adjusters, Allen keys, screwdrivers, string cutters, feeler gauges, and any other setup tools you use. Bringing your own tools will help you get the most out of the hands-on session.
-->>The course consists of cleaning fingerboard if necessary, checking bad frets, stringing up, truss rod adjustment, string height adjustment (action) and intonation at bridge, pickup height adjustment on neck and bridge pick ups for optimum balance and cleaning electronics<<--
To find out more about Simon Pinder, visit his website:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Aftermath, 57-59 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
HKD 529.95
