by Hank Castello | Jun 20, 2026 | Blog
A recent article in The Times ran with the above headline. AI summarized it like this – Abstract The document emphasizes that many workers do not have the freedom to choose when they retire, as nearly half of all individuals leave the workplace earlier than...
by Hank Castello | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog
Planning to Work in Retirement? Don’t Wait for Someone to Hire You. A recent USA Today article made a point that should get people’s attention: 75% of Americans say they need to keep working after they retire, but fewer than half are actually able to. That’s a...
by Hank Castello | May 4, 2026 | Blog
Think fretwork is the hardest part of guitar repair?Yeah… there’s a reason for that. A lot of the “trusted” advice out there is flat-out wrong. Things like:– Running thin CA glue in the slots before seating frets– Using pre-radiused frets that match the board radius...
by Liam Sorrell | Apr 19, 2026 | Blog, Tech Talk Debrief
Tech Talk Debrief: Breaking down real guitar problems and questionable advice. Here’s a real question from a guitar owner: I have a Gibson SG Special from the 1960s I have an issue with the low E string buzzing, also some issues with toneation. I had it in the shop...
by Hank Castello | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Can I Quit My Job & Make the Same Money as a Guitar Tech? Someone asked this on our Facebook page recently. It’s a fair question—perhaps the most important one if you’re considering a career change. The honest answer? It depends on your definition of “same...
by Hank Castello | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
The “Fret Kisser” Problem: Why This Tool Can Make Things Worse I can’t blame people for trusting StewMac.Dan Erlewine has helped thousands of techs improve their skills, and StewMac’s tools are generally well-made. But let’s be honest about something…They’re in the...
