Build your own electric guitar in Baltimore, MD with luthiers Ohad Barbibay and Matt Rector.
A four-week hands-on workshop at the Baltimore Node Hackerspace. Craft, assemble, and set up your very own solid-body electric guitar. Four evenings, two luthiers, real tools, a real instrument you built yourself.
Registration is open for the next Baltimore workshop. Courtesy of Matt Rector and Ohad Barbibay. Original post on Instagram.
Your instructors
Ohad Barbibay (@barbibayguitars)
Luthier behind Barbibay Guitars and Pickups, based in Baltimore.
Matt Rector (@rectorguitars)
Luthier behind Rector Guitars and Ukuleles, based in Baltimore.
Why this workshop
- Two working luthiers, one class. Ohad of Barbibay Guitars and Pickups and Matt of Rector Guitars and Ukuleles co-teach every session. Two instructors, personal attention.
- Small group, hands-on. You work with real tools, real wood, and real guidance in a Baltimore makerspace built for serious builders.
- Four evenings, real commitment. Not a one-day demo. Four weeks of focused build time with your instructors.
- Build a real instrument. You walk out with a playable electric guitar that you assembled, shaped, and set up yourself.
- Baltimore Node Hackerspace. Workshops run at a well-equipped makerspace with the space and tools for proper guitar building.
What to expect
- A hands-on build experience guided by your luthier
- Time to shape, assemble, finish, and set up your guitar
- Direct instruction and feedback throughout the workshop
- A playable electric guitar you built yourself to take home at the end
Exact format, tools provided, and what is included will be confirmed by the instructor when you register.
Upcoming workshop
- Status: Registration open
- Location: Baltimore Node Hackerspace, 2106 N Lovegrove St, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Format: 4 sessions, Tuesdays 6 PM to 10 PM
- Dates: May 12 to June 2, 2026
- Register: Fill out the registration form. Ohad and Matt will send an invoice to confirm your spot.
Gallery
Images courtesy of @barbibayguitars and @rectorguitars.
Videos
Workshop announcement from Matt Rector and Ohad Barbibay. Courtesy of Matt Rector and Ohad Barbibay. Original post on Instagram.
A finishing detail from a Barbibay Guitars workshop build. Courtesy of Ohad Barbibay. Original post on Instagram.
Workshop details
Each workshop is organized and led by an independent luthier. Specific details, such as exact format, schedule, pricing, class size, and what is provided, are determined by the instructor and shared when you register and confirm your spot with them directly.
Connect with the instructors
- Ohad on Instagram: @barbibayguitars
- Matt on Instagram: @rectorguitars
- Workshop venue: Baltimore Node Hackerspace
Interested?
Comment below with your experience level and what you hope to learn, or reach out to Ohad and Matt directly on Instagram.