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Reputable looths in Albuquerque, NM? A buddy of mine needs work on his mid-60's Jaguar. I know it's missing a saddle and needs a general going-over and a setup, nothing major. But it's a vintage instrument and it's his baby, wants to make sure it's in good hands. Who do we know out there?

For the council, any and/or all Can you describe a stumbling block, brick wall or other frustration you had while learned your craft that you felt held you back and how you overcame it?* *Apologies for this being the world's most annoying job interview question but the question remains...

Finish Sander Location: Athens, Georgia Schedule: Flexible, Monday–Friday Pay: $16–$19 per hour (depending on experience) We are seeking a Finish Sander to join our small shop in Athens, Georgia. This role focuses primarily on dry scuff sanding and wet sanding as part of our finishing process. Buffing training will be provided as needed. This position is centered on learning the intricacies of sanding and surface preparation. Spraying is n…

Hello all! I've moved across country after having a reasonable success loothing back in the USA, but upon arriving in my current location in Europe, i've had to diversify my skill set and take what i could to stay in the country. Anyway, its been 2 years since then and i'm slowly kicking up dust with repairs again, that i'm primarily supplementing with fix and flip guitars. But, i've hardly had any customers since arriving, outsi…

I’m curious to hear from everyone in the trenches, how they manage repairs they really don’t want to do. At this point I am offering customer work again to a small group of people who know me and have worked with me over the years. I’ve had a few people email that I don’t know, being a little pushy wanting to know price and turnaround time because “I need this by the xxth of the month”. I’ve simply offered them a referral to another sh…

We at F Bass Inc have been crafting boutique basses out of Hamilton, ON since 1978 and we’re looking for a Master Builder to join our small but mighty team. Applicants must have a sharp eye, strong organizational skills and the ability to problem solve in creative ways. Someone who genuinely loves crafting custom instruments and appreciates the little details even more so. If you pride yourself on precision and creativity and get a kick…

Hi all, maybe I need to ship an instrument to Taiwan. Are there any colleagues based in the EU who can share some advice regarding reliable couriers, estimated costs, and any specific precautions I should take? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, Recently I've been struggling to determine how much to charge the customer in regards to parts for a repair. The best example of this I can give would be guitar strings. Occasionally I'll buy strings on sale, other times when they're not on sale, and since cost of strings often varies, I may buy strings at the start of the year, and at the end of the year the price will be different. So the question is, what variables do I…

What do I need to look for in getting proper insurance for my business? I'm a solo guitar tech working out of my house in Texas. Any insurance company recommendations? What kind of coverage do I need to be looking for?