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Stringed Instrument Maker – Guitar Building Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Zupfinstrumentenmacher/in - Gitarrenbau

The apprenticeship as a Stringed Instrument Maker specializing in Guitar Building is a 3-year recognized craft profession in Germany. During this training, you will learn the complete craft of building, repairing, and restoring guitars and other stringed instruments. You will develop precision and manual dexterity in working with wood and specialized tools.

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What you do

  • Selecting and processing various types of wood for instrument construction
  • Manufacturing and assembling instrument parts such as neck, body, and fretboard
  • Repairing and restoring damaged guitars and stringed instruments
  • Tuning and adjusting instruments for optimal playability
  • Surface treatment and lacquering of instruments
  • Advising customers on instrument care and repairs
  • Reading and implementing technical drawings and construction plans

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Interest in music, especially stringed instruments
  • Good grades in mathematics, physics, and crafts/technology are advantageous
  • Diligence, precision, and patience for detailed work
  • Good German language skills (at least B2 level) for vocational school and customer interaction
  • Spatial imagination and technical understanding

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in guitar workshops, musical instrument manufacturers, or repair shops
  2. 2Specialization in specific instrument types or restoration work
  3. 3Further training to become a Master Craftsman (Meister) and opening one's own business
  4. 4Studies in fields like instrument making or restoration (with relevant university entrance qualification)

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Stringed Instrument Maker – Guitar Building Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Stringed Instrument Maker – Guitar Building Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Stringed Instrument Maker – Guitar Building Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Interest in music, especially stringed instruments; Good grades in mathematics, physics, and crafts/technology are advantageous.

Where can I find open Stringed Instrument Maker – Guitar Building Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Stringed Instrument Maker – Guitar Building

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.