Luthier/Finisher

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

Spector Musical Instruments is looking to add a member to their Custom Shop team just outside Woodstock, NY. This position would be responsible for the assembly, carving, sanding, and fretboard preparations of our flagship, built-to-order, basses, as well as the sanding, buffing, and touch ups within the finishing department. This position requires high attention to detail, strong work ethic, a desire to achieve the highest quality of workmanship. This is a full time position, 5 days a week, on site in Shokan, NY, working as a part of a small, dedicated team of builders carrying on the legacy of the Spector name and quality. 

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carving and sanding of basses post-CNC, refining the shape from machine routed lines to our renowned contoured/radiused shape, both neck and body
• Fretboard preparation, including: leveling of fretboards to ensure the highest level of playability; installation of inlays and frets; fret leveling and fretboard beveling to increase playing comfort
• Inner coat sanding
• Use of buffing wheel to achieve mirror high-gloss finish
• Application of various wood stains to instruments in preparation for finishing
• Instrument assembly: gluing of the body wings to the carved and prepared necks to be CNC’d
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management 

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High attention, and fine eye, for detail 
• Strong work ethic 
• Willingness to learn 
• Woodworking experience preferred 
• Finishing experience preferred
• Guitar/Bass knowledge preferred