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Garrett Case

Murfreesboro

Summary

To have the opportunity to help strengthen and advance the reputation of an established brand and to continue the legacy that it has earned through refined techniques with my own craftsmanship. As well as to constantly improve and perfect my artistry using the foundation laid by past luthiers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Luthier/Head of Body Department

Gallagher Guitar Co.
07.2022 - Current
  • Completed an apprenticeship after the first 2 months of employment. Spent time learning in almost all processes including body and neck construction, wet sand and buff, as well as final set-up.
  • Collaborated to create fixtures and new processes within the body department to increase production to 6 guitars per week while maintaining the quality in sound and integrity of the Gallagher brand.
  • Experience designing and running CNC programs for neck/tail blocks, top profiling, rosettes and bracing.
  • Frequently worked on repairs such as re-tops, re-binds and finish touch-ups.
  • Completed another 12-fret Grand Concert style guitar with a frequency tested top and back, as well as hand cut inlay on the fretboard.

Package Handler

UPS Worldport
07.2019 - 08.2021

Education

Certificate -

Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2022

High School Diploma -

Eastern High School
Louisville, Kentucky
06.2020

Skills

  • CNC programming
  • Guitar construction
  • Instrument setup
  • Product design
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

References

  • Austin Derryberry, Lead Luthier, (931) 580-2687
  • Jim Prater, Acoustic Instructor, praterjims@gmail.com

Timeline

Luthier/Head of Body Department

Gallagher Guitar Co.
07.2022 - Current

Package Handler

UPS Worldport
07.2019 - 08.2021

Certificate -

Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery

High School Diploma -

Eastern High School

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