A Guitar Technician is the backline technician, who undertakes the most crucial job of making sure guitars function properly. Job duties mentioned on the Guitar Technician Resume are – making sure the guitar is functioning properly and meet the musician’s needs; tuning, adjusting, rebuilding part and disassembling the instrument and putting it back together; taking care of the guitars, and ensuring the guitar is in proper condition and works well before each show, and correcting the guitar problem during shows without disrupting the performance.
Those interested in this role must be able to mention on the resume the following skills – intimate knowledge of guitar working, technical and sound engineering knowledge to work with electric guitars and amplifiers; knowledge of guitar repair, familiarity with sound equipment, passion for live music and guitar-playing skills. Most of these technicians are musicians themselves and have formal guitar training from the music college in sound engineering, or music or guitar repair.
Summary : Highly qualified Guitar Technician with experience in the industry. Have a high Blend of craftsmanship and quality that focuses on industry standards.
Skills : Classes In Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Building And Repairing Guitars And Stringed Instruments.
Description :
Repair and restore stringed instruments, vintage to modern.
Devise solutions to problems unique to each instrument with extensive knowledge of rare and exotic hardwood guitars.
Educate customers, children to adults, beginners to experienced players, in techniques.
Serve as liaison between customers and instrument manufacturers.
Taught classes to customers on setup and guitar maintenance.
Provide excellent customer service.
Managed money and accept payments from customers.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
AAS
Guitar Technician Resume
Objective : Seeking a new challenge. Had to regularly deal with different types of people and find a way to work through diverse and challenging situations.
Skills : Guitar playing experience, Guitar repair operator.
Description :
Responsible for all technical and instrument requirements and communicating with the rest of the crew to ensure all equipment arrived when needed.
Worked closely with manufacturers to design multiple guitars tailored to our unique specifications.
Primarily liaison on all areas of the development with the artist, management, and crew.
Basic set-up work, intonation, neck adjustment, including locking tremolo system set ups and repairs.
Pickup installation and guitar electronics work (passive and active systems).
Fret work including, re-fretting, crowning and leveling.
Basic Acoustic repairs, and guitar nut and bridge making.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS
Guitar Technician Resume
Objective : As a Repair Technician, responsible for repairs on in-warranty and vintage guitars that range from basic to expert level repairs.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Description :
Responsible for set up and care of musical instruments.
Loading and unloading musical equipment.
Driving equipment truck.
Attending to the needs of the musicians.
Assisted tour manager with daily activities.
Maintenance and setups on stringed instruments and amplification, as well as electronic repair and woodworking.
Customer service and satisfaction.
Try to guide my customers in the right direction for their instrument and amplifier care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Guitar Repair Tech Resume
Headline : Seasoned professional looking to join a dynamic, fun, hardworking team dedicated to developing intelligent, functional solutions for business productivity.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Electrical, Interpersonal, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Food Service, Technical.
Description :
Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
Adjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
Repair cracks in wood or metal instruments, using pinning wire, lathes, fillers, clamps, or soldering irons.
Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
Adjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's In Computer Programming
String Technician Resume
Summary : Skilled worker with 7 years of experience as a machinist and 20 years as a guitar technician. Travelling to customer's home, diagnosing and repairing defective appliances and equipment, updating records, and documenting product flaws.
Skills : Social Media Management, Talent Acquisition, Content Sourcing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Project Management.
Description :
Binding and inspection of guitar bodies.
Performs repairs on many types of stringed instruments, including guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, and violins.
Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
Acoustic & Electric Guitar Repair/Restoration Customer Service Job Pricing/Estimation.
Instructed and authorized Fender dealers and certified repair shops on repair techniques and return policies.
Assisted the R&D department with the assembly of prototype guitars and basses.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
HS
Guitar Technician Resume
Summary : Guitar Technician is responsible for maintaining the guitars in a given guitar store. This includes servicing new guitars and used guitars, as well as guitars that have been repaired by the Guitar Technician themselves.
Skills : Content Sourcing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Project Management.
Description :
Taught all styles of music specializing in Guitar, Bass, and Music theory in both private studio and local music.
Provided customer service in retail music chain.
Overseeing repair shop and working closely with customers for guitar maintenance and modification.
Recorded, produced, and performed numerous musical cues for film, television, and commercials.
Apprenticeship developed into full-time journey-level finishing position, applying lacquer and PPG automotive finishes.
Other journey-level manufacturing duties included cutting and shaping guitar bodies and necks, instrument assembly, finishing, electronics.
Advanced all gear for international tours, ensuring artist's needs were always met and communicated fully with band and crew.
Interviewed for Premier Guitar magazine, doing The Rig Rundown.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
HS
Guitar Technician Resume
Summary : Guitar Technician at a small, dependable agency. Familiarity with guitar, keyboards, drums, pro-audio equipment, DJ, drums, recording technology.
Skills : Strong understanding of all Guitar models and machine function.
Description :
Pre-assembling electrical parts Cut guitar dimensions Basis CNC operator.
Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
Disassemble instruments and parts for electronic repair and adjustment.
Test tubes and pickups in electronic amplifier units, and solder parts and connections as necessary.
Quality control inspection of outgoing instruments.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS
Guitar Technician Resume
Summary : Guitar Technician is responsible for repairing, restoring and maintaining the instruments in the shop. This includes taking care of all aspects of the guitar, from tuning to playing it. The Guitar Technician will also be responsible for performing any repairs, upgrades or modifications that are necessary to keep a guitar in good working order.
Skills : Coordinating, Planning, Managing, Strong Leadership, Team Player.
Description :
Maintain monthly quota while adhering to quality guidelines.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Kept guitars and stage equipment in working condition for performances.
Insured proper loading and unloading of all equipment in and out of the venue.
Set up the guitars for the show.
Helped with tuning instruments, and setting up amplifiers.
Cross-trained in many areas including receiving, inventory control, outflow, and the guitar department -unloaded trucks, checked in the product.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
HS
Guitar Technician Resume
Summary : Guitar Technician is responsible for all aspects of the guitar repair and maintenance process, including design, development, hands-on training, and instrument maintenance. This includes maintaining an inventory of parts and tools to meet customers’ needs, performing a variety of labor-intensive tasks (such as minor repairs), and performing routine maintenance on guitars.
Inspected finished products for quality standards.
Managed all instrument and gear requirements for multiple band members.
Responsible for stage setup, guitar changes, and technical requirements.
Worked closely with local crews and production manager for all live setup and backline advancement.
Working to a tight tour budget and adapting accordingly, whilst still ensuring the artist and band's needs.
Set up and maintained guitars and amplifiers for all band members.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
HS
Guitar Technician Resume
Summary : Guitar Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing and restoring the instruments of the band. This includes cleaning, tuning, restringing, re-tipping and setting up each instrument to ensure the highest quality performance for each show.
Skills : Conflict Resolution, Fast/Adaptive Learning, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Budgeting.
Description :
Educate customers, children to adults, beginners to experienced players, in techniques.
Serve as liaison between customers and instrument manufacturers.
Advanced all gear for international tours, ensuring artist's needs were always met and communicated fully with band and crew.
Generated new ways to present material to keep members interested and involved.
Organized and managed the tenor section for maximum perfection
Choreographed new combinations and routines on a weekly basis.
Continually assessed process effectiveness to determine the "small change, big impact needs as rapid growth is experienced.
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