Why Tobias Became a Guitar Maker
Tobias Ahlke builds electric guitars, acoustic guitars and basses in his workshop. In this video, he explains why he became a guitar maker and what he particularly likes about his job.
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How do you become a guitar maker?
If you want to become a guitar maker, you must complete an apprenticeship as a fretted instrument maker or fretted instrument maker. The route into the profession involves a three-year apprenticeship in a company or at a vocational college. In Germany, the vocational schools in Klingenthal and Mittenwald offer this type of training.
According to an analysis by the career portal Stepstone, fretted instrument makers earn an average of 39,000 euros per year. The salary range extends from 31,600 euros to 47,200 euros.
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