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This is a list of guitar tools I use and an approximation of their monthly usage, shown in blue. Since some tools, like nut files are a “must have” even though you may not use them so frequently. I’ve shown those in red with a one to ten “must-have” scale.
6 Years Later..
The chart above was created when I was working out of my house, several years ago. Since then, we’ve spent years performing thousands of setups and repairs in a busy retail guitar shop.
Along the way, we’ve learned things that aren’t on this chart. We’ve learned how to identify fret problems that don’t show up with a fret rocker. We’ve learned that many factory nuts still need attention before a guitar can truly play its best. We’ve also discovered new tools that have become indispensable in our daily work.
Most importantly, we’ve learned that professional guitar repair is a hands-on trade. Books, videos, and websites are valuable resources, but there is no substitute for working on real instruments under experienced supervision.
That’s exactly why Guitar Tech Academy exists. Students learn setups, fretwork, electronics, nut work, troubleshooting, and even the business side of guitar repair inside a real, working repair shop.
The systems and techniques taught at Guitar Tech Academy were developed and refined through decades of professional repair work, including at Hank’s Guitar Shop in Clearwater, Florida. Take a look at our shop’s reviews and reputation, then decide whether learning inside a real, working repair business is right for you.
Then consider Guitar Tech Academy – where you’ll learn the business inside a real, working guitar shop.
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