i'm new to car audio, but would really like to learn to custom build and fabricate (amongst other things), so i was wondering where i could go to learn to do those things. i know there are tutorials, but i learn better with hands-on experience, so are there any places anyone could suggest.

thanks for your suggestions

find an install you like post a pic and ask questions thats how i started off..

are you thinking of schools then or just DIY?

A great place for you to go if your looking to learn some fiberglass techniques is to http://glswrkz.com they have a forum on yahoo that you can apply to and it shows you how to make differnt types of enclousers and what not. Also a place to go would be http://sounddomain.com and search for a vehicle like yours and see what other people have already done to it. You can get some really good ideas from places like that.

Thanks for your time and interest.

Mike

good call mike, and thanks for the first link

glassworks is a nice site, but ive read many times that the vcds you buy from them are very blurry and dont cover all steps :ph34r:

glassworks is a nice site, but ive read many times that the vcds you buy from them are very blurry and dont cover all steps :ph34r:

Actually we have MANY videos and even offer a member AVI download section for a monthly or yearly fee. We offer tools and materials and ALL videos are high resolution and 16 bit stereo sound and cover ALL steps. Most beginners who have no knowledge will be lost wiht the hwole process anyway. From the GCF Forum (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glassmanscustomforum) we offer Tons of FREE step-by-step photos of master techniques for the beginner or professional installer.

So just to clarify we offer anything related to custom 12v fabrication at VERY reasonable prices...Peace

And its Not glswrkz.com its http://glswrkz.tripod.com or http://fiberglassing.net ... Thanks for representing...

LA in THE House....

You're just like myself. I could watch videos, get lessons from many experts, read every book in the world, etc..., etc...., and I could still not be any good at something. Once I get my hands on it though, it's a different story. If I were you, I would do a search on the web for various tutorials on whatever you plan to do, get yourself a starting point and a little understanding of the task at hand, and jump in head first and just start doin it. You will screw stuff up at first, but that's the best way to learn! Good luck and remember there are a lot of knowledgeable people here to assist you!! That's the fun in car audio!