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Musical Instrument Maker
Musical instrument makers build, repair and restore musical
instruments and adjust or alter them to owners'
specifications.
Musical instrument makers may perform the following tasks:
- design and make instrument parts, using specially
selected materials and techniques similar to those used in
cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood
carving
- talk to, and take instructions from, musicians
- install electrical wiring, assemble and glue parts
together, attach strings as necessary and tune instruments
- maintain instruments to keep them in working order
- identify and repair damaged or faulty parts
- play instruments to test for tonal defects and to check
repairs
- advise customers about the acoustic properties of the
instruments.
Musical instrument makers may specialise in one instrument
or in a range of instruments usually from the same group (e.g.
stringed, electronic, brass, woodwind or percussion). Each
instrument has its own specific requirements.
Required Skills - Musical Instrument Maker
- enjoy technical and engineering work
- good hand-eye coordination
- good hearing
- a good ear for musical pitch
- patience and able to pay attention to detail
- ability to play the instruments made and repaired is
useful
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