Luthier Jobs
Luthier jobs are open across instrument retail, repair shops, custom workshops, and music schools, from entry-level bench technicians to master builders, with specializations in guitar construction, violin family restoration, and fretted instrument repair. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Pay Rate: $15.00/hr - $22.50/hr plus commission depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.
As our Repair Tech (Guitar), you will provide perform maintenance and repair services on customer-owned instruments and to assist in maintenance of specific store inventory, continually building and increasing the business through great customer experience and quality work.
A few special characteristics that make our Repair Technicians successful:
- Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers. Able to step in to handle customer service issues.
- Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so. Able to develop knowledge and skills including product, store operations, sales and leadership.
- Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a base understanding of products and sales techniques.
- Training: Able to effectively train learners and communicate info and techniques so that they are retained.
As our Repair Technician, you will:
- Interact with customers, ensuring a positive customer experience
- Service customer-owned instruments with a high level of craftsmanship
- Maintain store owned gear, as requested
- Complete warranty repair work
- Additional duties as assigned
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Requirements:
- Skilled understanding of repairing Guitars
Preferences:
- Foundational product knowledge on Guitar Center products
Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.
Pay Rate: $15.00/hr - $22.50/hr plus commission depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.
As our Repair Tech (Guitar), you will provide perform maintenance and repair services on customer-owned instruments and to assist in maintenance of specific store inventory, continually building and increasing the business through great customer experience and quality work.
A few special characteristics that make our Repair Technicians successful:
- Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers. Able to step in to handle customer service issues.
- Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so. Able to develop knowledge and skills including product, store operations, sales and leadership.
- Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a base understanding of products and sales techniques.
- Training: Able to effectively train learners and communicate info and techniques so that they are retained.
As our Repair Technician, you will:
- Interact with customers, ensuring a positive customer experience
- Service customer-owned instruments with a high level of craftsmanship
- Maintain store owned gear, as requested
- Complete warranty repair work
- Additional duties as assigned
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Requirements:
- Skilled understanding of repairing Guitars
Preferences:
- Foundational product knowledge on Guitar Center products
Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.
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Find Luthier JobsWhat Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in luthier jobs.
- Demonstrated hand-tool proficiency in fret work, neck resets, and acoustic setup
- Experience with both acoustic and electric instrument construction or repair
- Knowledge of tonewoods including spruce, mahogany, maple, and rosewood
- Ability to mix and apply traditional lacquer, nitrocellulose, and water-based finishes
- Formal training or apprenticeship at an accredited lutherie school or equivalent workshop
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet production or repair turnaround deadlines
Tips for Your Luthier Job Search
Tailor your resume to bench work
List every wood species, finish type, and hand tool you work with by name. Employers scan for terms like 'hide glue joinery,' 'fret leveling,' and 'neck reset', generic repair language buries your actual skill set.
Build a portfolio of documented repairs
Photograph before-and-after conditions on every instrument you work on, including crack repairs, refrets, and binding replacements. A concise visual portfolio closes more interviews than a resume alone for bench-focused roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists luthier openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target shops by their specialty instrument
A violin atelier and a vintage guitar dealer hire for different skill sets. Read each listing for the instruments they service most and lead your application materials with matching examples from your own bench experience.
Demonstrate setup proficiency in interviews
Many hiring managers hand candidates an instrument and ask them to diagnose or demonstrate a setup. Know your action measurements, intonation procedure, and nut-slot filing technique well enough to narrate them out loud under observation.
Negotiate by citing your specialization value
If you hold a specialty in orchestral string restoration or vintage acoustic repair, name the niche when discussing compensation. Shops that need that skill rarely advertise it prominently, so stating it directly gives you a stronger position.
Luthier Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a luthier?
Start by completing a formal program at a lutherie school or a vocational program in instrument repair, which typically covers joinery, bracing, finishing, and setup fundamentals. Follow that with an apprenticeship or entry-level bench position at a repair shop or manufacturer. Build a documented portfolio of completed instruments and repairs, and develop a specialty in a particular family of instruments to increase your marketability.
How do you get hired as a luthier with little experience?
Focus on repair work rather than custom builds when you're starting out, since shops with steady repair volume hire assistants who can handle setups, restringing, and minor fretwork reliably. Document every instrument you've worked on with photographs and notes. Applying to music retailers with in-house repair departments is often a more accessible entry point than applying directly to custom builders.
What does the luthier interview process look like?
Most luthier interviews include a practical skills assessment where the hiring manager hands you an instrument to diagnose, set up, or describe a repair approach for. You'll also discuss your tool kit, your familiarity with specific instrument families, and your finishing experience. Some employers ask for a portfolio review before the in-person stage, so prepare documented examples of your work in advance.
Where can I find and apply to luthier jobs?
You can find and apply to luthier jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from repair shops, custom workshops, instrument manufacturers, and music retailers across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your instrument specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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