Well, folks, this is it. I quit my job as a guitar tech after almost 7 years of practice, to go back to school. It's a leap of faith, in a way, but I'm confident in my abilities to tackle this project. That being said, I would like to point you in the direction of my new blog, which may or may not be of any interest to you. It has nothing to do with guitar repairs, and everything to do with my experiences as a "mature student", returning to college, and trying to get accustomed to being surrounded by teenagers.

I'll leave you with a few valuable lessons I learned while working as a guitar tech:

1. Never lend your tools out, unless they're being used within eyesight. Nothing worse than reaching for your favourite screwdriver, only to realize that you lent it out yesterday and they never returned it, and you don't even remember who you lent it to.
2. Always keep your tools sharp. Dull chisels and files don't cut, and you'll have to work extra hard to achieve the desired result. Dull tools also increase the chance of injuries.
3. Do a dry-run! Especially when gluing and clamping things, always go through the motions before applying the glue. You might find that you need to make adjustments to the positioning of things, and better to do it before the glue is setting!
4. Pre-drilling holes prevents screws from splitting wood. 'Nuff said.
5. Quote high. Even though an estimate is an estimate, most people scream when the cost of a repair takes longer or costs more than what was quoted. Overquote to give yourself some leeway. If it goes under, they'll be happy!

And so on and so on. If I think of anything more to say on the subject of guitar repairs, I will definitely post again.

So long and thanks for paying attention!