The biggest advantage of the TechDeck;
is to have ONE tool that does 100's of jobs.
As opposed to having 100 different tools,
each designed to accomplish one job.
As promised .... here is a video on
10 Guitar Tech Tools for under $10.00 !
10 Guitar Tech Tools for under $10.00 !
( link below )
StringTech TechDeck Workstation - Tour Supply
Guitar Repair and Design Level 2.
This long, narrow, extremely flexible,
34" scale mahogany neck,
on this Gibson Thunderbird Bass, needed to be
"spot levelled " where the chalk lines are marked;
before the new frets were installed.
This Thunderbird bass is just one more example
of a beautiful instrument that was stuffed in a closet
for 10 years ...... until the neck / fret issues were
addressed. The awkward body shape and
long flexible mahogany neck were
"no issue what-so ever"
for the TechDeck ... now she is back in action
playing better than the day it was made.
#guitartech
" Just the facts Ma'am ..... "
I've had an RCMP Sergeant, an OPP Officer,
and a retired Police Chief, take the
Guitar Repair and Design Courses.
In EVERY instance,
the Cops were always the first
to order a TechDeck.
These guys have all
devoted their lives, to
"cutting to the quick",
by doing their research,
and getting the facts out of
any given situation.
It's how they make their living.
I extend my gratitude
to Greg, Al and Mike
for your vote of confidence
and enthusiastic encouragement,
in support of the TechDeck Workstation!
Cheers Guys .... \m/ !
Sincerely,
MMcC
Fret Work
The TechDeck will turn
fretwork, into your best friend.
A complete fret dress,
flawlessly,
in 12 minutes ?
In this part of the world,
the price of a fret dress and setup,
is approximately $125.00.
This is one Gem of a Tool !
Great addition to repair the museum pieces ,
Old timer Ernie King, from
Wingham Ontario,
was the first real Luthier to
encourage me, and to convert
to this workstation himself,
at the age of 75 !
I remember the day, 18 years ago,
when he first came to my shop
and saw that first proto-type.
Ernie's first comment was ...
" Mike, I take one look at that TechDeck,
and I see my whole life pass before my eyes "
Thank you Ernie.
It's these type of comments,
from Pro Guitar Tech's, Luthiers
and Guitar Enthusiasts,
from around the world,
that gave me the conviction
to see this project through to the end.
The Neck Surgery Kit,
Bridge Slotting Jig,
and all of the other tools and fixtures,
were developed through direct feedback
from Techs and Luthiers,
and from practical application in my
own shop, and in the College
Guitar Repair and Design
classes, over this past 12 years.
"Video"
Free Guitar Repair and Design Tips
The TechDeck's success, is linked
directly to it's proven advantages,
versatility and safety.
TechDeck Workstation Pictorial / Tutorial
I used 6 / 8 TechDecks
for my College Classes,
and 2 daily,
in my home workshop.
Mini Neck Assembly $87.50
Extra V-Block $17. 50
Bridge Slotting Jig $187. 50
Neck Surgery Kit $315.00
Robert's reaction after receiving his TechDeck .....
"I'm the resident gearhead / tech here
and I'm very impressed with the unit.
You pretty much thought of everything. Nice job !!"
Robert Cunningham : Product Management
D'Addario / Planet Waves
Farmingdale , New York
All endorsements
have been given freely ....
based on the TechDeck's
long proven merit.
There are now hundreds of happy
TechDeck and Accessory owners that are
putting these tools to good use ..... from Boston Mass, Toronto, Ottawa, Langley BC, LA, Nashville, Webster Texas, Raleigh NC, Las Vegas Nevada, Oakville, Farmingdale New York, Dayton Ohio, Grand Rapids Mich, Moncton NB, Windsor New Brunswick, Halifax , St John's Nfld, Guelph, Kitchener, Hamilton, Dundas, Mississauga, Brampton, London, Paris, Calgary, Atlanta Georgia, Clarkson Australia, NorthCote Australia, Manchester UK , Copenhagen Denmark, Torrington UK , the Isle of Malta, Israel, Ireland, and numerous cities across Canada,
US and EU.
Thanks for a great product and exemplary service !
R.L. Burns ( Las Vegas , Nevada ... May 2015 )
TechDeck Workstation
"The Definitive Stringed Instrument Workstation"
White Falcon Neck Re-Set + 61' Fender Jazz Bass refret,
59' Precision, 64' Fender Jazz bass
Intown Guitar Repair
The TechDeck instantly becomes the "Golden Goose "
for Music Store Repair Departments.
TechDeck Workstation + Accessories
Broken #lespaulrepair Guitar Neck Repair : Elective Surgery
TD arrived this morning! I've got a ton of jobs I need to get done first today but I had to open the box and have a quick play, LOVE IT!
Great construction, feels good and solid, I cannot wait to tuck in, its the most exciting thing I've had delivered for a good while :)
I'll be in touch with details of how I get on, I'm going to do a few fret dresses with it and get fully used to it then crack on with the scrapper neck repairs - then the real deals.
Stupidly excited about this, feels like the start of a new era in here!!
cheers
Steve
April 27th 2014
over the past 10 years, has been based on the
practical application of 10's of thousands
of "real time" repair, fabrication, restoration
and maintenance procedures; completed by students,
Pro Guitar Techs, High School Music Departments,
Music stores Luthiers / Guitar -Builders
and Guitar Enthusiasts.
We have 20,000 + photos, and 350 + videos of
When it comes to fret work; the TechDeck turns
even the trickiest jobs into routine tasks.
This Black Les Paul Studio ( above )
needed to have glue-in frets.
This guitar was previously re-fretted
with the glue-in method.
FRET WORK
With the help of the TechDeck,
you'll complete
super-accurate fretwork,
in a fraction of the time
of conventional methods.
These are the jobs
that have the
TechDecker owners,
tripling there shop output.
ES-335' Fret Dress
With 2 TechDecks on my workbench,
I churn out super precise fret work in
a fraction of the time of conventional methods,
at a very competitive price .... and still bring in
a decent dollar for myself, while giving my customers
a superior job, and the best price break anywhere.
Michael McConville
Click below to see new fret dress video
Gibson Flying V Neck Re-glue
( Below )
In this instance, the TechDeck's leather body straps were
used like "guy wires", to keep the "neck in traction"
and perfect alignment, during the reglue.
The neck assembly firmly held the neck face-down, while the
space between the leather padded body support rails,
allowed free and easy access for the clamps.
of how the TechDeck turns a
potentially "nightmarish scenario",
into a routine task.
Fret dresses / re-frets / setups / restoration work /
neck resets / pickup installs / finishing + touch-up work
levelling fingerboards / neck shaping / kit guitar assembly
Any job you can imagine
.... just got a whole lot easier
;^ )
"The TechDeck is a fantastic extension of our business
..... a must have if you repair."
-Les Posan Jr. The Brantford Music Centre
Although, music stores, professional guitar tech's and builders
are the ones who are leveraging the greatest financial benefit
from the TechDeck's virtues;
a much broader audience of "general guitar enthusiasts"
are also seeing the financial benefits, as well as
having the satisfaction of developing their own skills,
and building their confidence, while safely working
on their own leather padded, multi-adjustable workstation.
Guitar players, teachers, collectors and enthusiasts,
are all discovering the satisfaction, delight, and
sense of security, that comes from working on
the TechDeck Workstation while maintaining
their own "personal brigade" of instruments;
tweaking and adjusting them to their own preferred specs !
The StringTech / TechDeck
Engineering Team, has streamlined
the whole process of working on stringed musical instruments.
" The TechDeck makes my work repairing instruments so accessible, protective and easier.
From the simplest jobs to the intricate work our profession demands.
A game-changer!"
Chris Van de Maele London , Ontario
Canadian Music Trade
Product Profile:
Canadian Musician Magazine
" Just the facts Ma'am ..... "
and a retired Police Chief, take the
Guitar Repair and Design Courses.
In EVERY instance,
the Cops were always the first
to order a TechDeck.
devoted their lives, to
"cutting to the quick",
by doing their research,
and getting the facts out of
any given situation.
It's how they make their living.
I extend my gratitude
to Greg, Al and Mike
for your vote of confidence
and enthusiastic encouragement,
in support of the TechDeck Workstation!
Cheers Guys .... \m/ !
Sincerely,
MMcC
Fret Work
The TechDeck's Design,
Function, and Versatility,
have completely eliminated
the need for vices,
dial calliper posts, arbour presses,
vice grips, or computer controlled
fret dressing machines.
fretwork, into your best friend.
flawlessly,
in 12 minutes ?
In this part of the world,
the price of a fret dress and setup,
is approximately $125.00.
The typical Pro-Guitar Techs,
easily churn out 8 / 10 setups
per day; generating the purchase
price of the TechDeck, every 2-days.
per day; generating the purchase
price of the TechDeck, every 2-days.
My shop's production has tripled.
This is one Gem of a Tool !
Great addition to repair the museum pieces ,
Fenders, Gibsons and Martins are all happy.
Regards,
Al Maynard
Pro Guitar Tech
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Canada
All of your fret-work needs,
are now met, in one intuitive,
multi-adjustable package.
With the TechDeck Workstation
and a few simple hand tools;
both Fret Work and Fingerboard Levelling,
become routine tasks.
These are the type of jobs,
that allow all of the Pro Guitar Tech's,
Music Stores and Luthiers,
to flip the purchase of the TechDeck,
in a couple of days of work.
Other Uses
You will no longer waste any time at all,
trying to figure out how to hold
that Ovation, Flying V, or Archtop guitar.
More importantly, the switch-over,
from one instrument to the next
is now done in a matter of seconds.
Any job,
from basic string changes,
or pickup + hardware swapping,
assembling your "Kit Guitars",
to acoustic guitar neck re-sets,
just got a whole lot easier ;^)
The TechDeck eliminates
the "whoops factor "
and let's you breathe easy,
as you triple your shop output
and "Wow" your customers.
Hi Michael,
Just wanted to drop you a line,
and let you know that I have got a lot of good work out of my TechDeck. ( purchased in March 2014 )
It has become an integral part of my repair work,
and every guitar goes on the TechDeck at some point.
As you have said, I don't really notice it anymore, until I try
and do a job without it.
It's great for fret dressing, bridge saddle routing,
setup work, nut removal, pickup routing,
acoustic crack repairs ( top or sides ),
gluing broken headstocks, levelling fingerboards
or just plain old restrings.
I'm probably doing an average of one refret per week.
Hope things are going well for you, your workshop
and the TechDeck, keep up the good work !
Daniel Hoban
Northcote,
Australia
(Oct 2015 )
Hello Michael,
Long time, no chat. I hope all goes well in beautiful Stratford.
I have been using my TechDeck regularly since I got it from you. I know you've heard this before, but I really don't know how I got along without it. It just makes everything so much easier.
This is Murray's ( rolling cart ) setup in Ottawa.
This is Murray's ( rolling cart ) setup in Ottawa.
Best regards from Ottawa. ( May 2015 )
Murray
( Murray Jackson .... bought his TechDeck in November 2011 )
Old timer Ernie King, from
Wingham Ontario,
was the first real Luthier to
encourage me, and to convert
to this workstation himself,
at the age of 75 !
I remember the day, 18 years ago,
when he first came to my shop
and saw that first proto-type.
Ernie's first comment was ...
" Mike, I take one look at that TechDeck,
and I see my whole life pass before my eyes "
Thank you Ernie.
It's these type of comments,
from Pro Guitar Tech's, Luthiers
and Guitar Enthusiasts,
from around the world,
that gave me the conviction
to see this project through to the end.
The Neck Surgery Kit,
Bridge Slotting Jig,
and all of the other tools and fixtures,
were developed through direct feedback
from Techs and Luthiers,
and from practical application in my
own shop, and in the College
Guitar Repair and Design
classes, over this past 12 years.
Free Guitar Repair and Design Tips
The TechDeck's success, is linked
directly to it's proven advantages,
versatility and safety.
TechDeck Workstation Pictorial / Tutorial
I used 6 / 8 TechDecks
for my College Classes,
and 2 daily,
in my home workshop.
Any Job You can Imagine
Just got a whole lot easier.
TechDeck Order / Purchasing
Sales: 519 796 0332
info@techdeckworkstations.com
Canada + Continental USA $60.00 Flat Rate Shipping
The following accessories are available for all TechDecks:
Extra V-Block $17. 50
Bridge Slotting Jig $187. 50
Neck Surgery Kit $315.00
For International Customers:
Shipping the BSJ in the TechDeck carton,
can amount to quite a significant
savings in shipping costs.
Acoustic Guitar Saddle - Slotting Jig
Mini-neck assembly ( below )
The mini-neck assembly /
the bridge slotting - pickup cavity jig,
and the extra ( long ) v-block,
will all fit into the carton with the TechDecks.
The Neck Surgery Kit, is shipped separately,
in it's own carton.
For the International customers,
bundling the accessories in one order,
amounts to quite a significant
savings, in shipping costs.
Acoustic Guitar Saddle - Slotting Jig
Mini-neck assembly ( below )
The mini-neck assembly /
Robert's reaction after receiving his TechDeck .....
"I'm the resident gearhead / tech here
and I'm very impressed with the unit.
You pretty much thought of everything. Nice job !!"
Robert Cunningham : Product Management
D'Addario / Planet Waves
Farmingdale , New York
All endorsements
have been given freely ....
based on the TechDeck's
long proven merit.
This was the day ( April 2006 )
that the new StringTech "TechDecks" had arrived.
I was ' One Happy Camper ' that day !
Been using both of them every day since ...
and have more than doubled my shop output.
Thanks goes out to the Leather Workers,
Machinists and the CNC shop
who have collectively "raised the bar "
on Guitar Repair and Restoration Technique.
that the new StringTech "TechDecks" had arrived.
I was ' One Happy Camper ' that day !
Been using both of them every day since ...
and have more than doubled my shop output.
Thanks goes out to the Leather Workers,
Machinists and the CNC shop
who have collectively "raised the bar "
on Guitar Repair and Restoration Technique.
There are now hundreds of happy
TechDeck and Accessory owners that are
putting these tools to good use ..... from Boston Mass, Toronto, Ottawa, Langley BC, LA, Nashville, Webster Texas, Raleigh NC, Las Vegas Nevada, Oakville, Farmingdale New York, Dayton Ohio, Grand Rapids Mich, Moncton NB, Windsor New Brunswick, Halifax , St John's Nfld, Guelph, Kitchener, Hamilton, Dundas, Mississauga, Brampton, London, Paris, Calgary, Atlanta Georgia, Clarkson Australia, NorthCote Australia, Manchester UK , Copenhagen Denmark, Torrington UK , the Isle of Malta, Israel, Ireland, and numerous cities across Canada,
US and EU.
Thanks for a great product and exemplary service !
R.L. Burns ( Las Vegas , Nevada ... May 2015 )
Hi Michael,
I still use my TechDeck every day.
Thanks for everything!
Ryan Sullivan
Hamilton, Ontario
Feb 25th /15
Today, more than any other time
in the history of the Guitar;
for anyone who plans to
work on these instruments,
they need to be prepared for
the multitude of sizes and shapes
that they'll come across,
over the course
of any given day in their shop.
The single most obvious need to address is ....
HOW ARE YOU GOING TO HOLD AND
MANIPULATE THE GUITAR
MANIPULATE THE GUITAR
... SAFELY, FIRMLY .... AND QUICKLY ,
INTO THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS POSITION,
FOR EACH JOB THAT YOU NEED TO PERFORM ?
The fundamental reasons behind
the TechDeck's design and enduring success;
are the speed, safety and versatility it
offers, to anyone ... from beginners,
to seasoned Luthiers and Pro Guitar Techs,
as they go about their routine
maintenance procedures,
or complex repair / fabrication
and restoration tasks.
Hi Michael,
Great to hear from you, our TechDeck is going great, earning us money, and still as good as new (maybe a layer or two of sawdust)
Keep the videos coming - always good to learn!
Many thanks,
Steve
--
The Guitar Repair Workshop Ltd
c/o Professional Music Technology
Red Rose Retail Park,
Regent Road,
Salford
Manchester, UK
M5 3GR
March 19th 2015
"The Definitive Stringed Instrument Workstation"
White Falcon Neck Re-Set + 61' Fender Jazz Bass refret,
59' Precision, 64' Fender Jazz bass
Cameras were rolling again, as
we continued to compile video footage
for Guitar Repair and Design tutorials.
Hi Michael
Thanks for sending me the video. Very well done.
I've been using the TechDeck daily.
Tony Spina ( London, Ontario March 20th 2015 )
Hi Michael,
Great video!
The TechDeck is a work of genius!
The TechDeck is a work of genius!
All the best
Bernie Funston
Ottawa, Canada
( March 2015 )
( March 2015 )
Intown Guitar Repair
Great video, Michael. Nice guitar playing as well! We are loving our TechDeck, it’s paid for itself with the neck surgery jig. I LOVE that thing. The TechDeck recently came in handy again, in re-binding a Gretsch Country Gentleman. The TechDeck could hold the instrument in virtually any position I needed which made it a lot easier to work, especially in scraping off all that nasty crumbling binding. It’s also great for holding a guitar for routing.
I expect you to have great success if you are marketing this for the public.
It really is a great tool.
It really is a great tool.
Peace,
Jeff Rice
Intown Guitar Repair
Atlanta, GA USA ( March 2015 )
Neck Surgery Kit
Hi Michael,
Good to hear from you. I’m loving the Neck Surgery Jig. I’ve done 5 neck surgeries in the last 6 months. Works like a charm. One customer took his ES-339 that I had just completed, to a gig that night, and had it on his guitar stand plugged in. He tripped over the cord and the guitar went face first onto the stage (the same way he broke it originally) but this time it didn’t break. It’s stronger after the surgery.
Hope all is well up north.
Jeff Rice
Here is an excellent example of
why I ( and many others ) have 2 TechDecks:
Loreen McKennitt's Lyon+ Healy
Troubadour Harp ... needed some attention
in a hurray .... I had it
in and out of the shop the same day.
I must re-iterate again, my thanks
to ALL of the amazing people
who have contributed
to the Design and Manufacture
of the World's only serious,
Fully-Professional,
Multi-Adjustable
Stringed Instrument Workstation.
The consistent positive feedback and excited comments,
that we receive from all of the TechDeck owners,
within hours of using
this workstation for the first time;
clearly reflects the sense of empowerment,
independence, relief, and the freedom, they experience.
This new ability, to be able to handle all of the
numerous shapes and sizes of instruments ...
( Flying -V shape / Upright Bass / Mandolin / Round Back / Arch-Top )
holding them firmly and safely,
in the most advantageous position,
switching from instrument to instrument,
in seconds;
is a very liberating feeling !
Thanks goes out to all of you,
who stepped up to the plate,
in the early stages of the game,
and laid your money down;
I am still humbled every day,
by your faith and support.
Very special thanks to Conestoga College,
Avon Maitland School Board, Steve Faber.
The TechDeck instantly becomes the "Golden Goose "
for Music Store Repair Departments.
Although Pro-Guitar Techs, Guitar Builders
and Music Stores
are leveraging the TechDeck
to the greatest financial advantage ;
.... a large portion of TechDecks, are now
being shipped out to Guitar Enthusiasts
and Collectors;who are using
the TechDeck to hone their own skills
by "pampering" their private collections,
and assembling their own"Kit-Guitars" .
I've added these
jobs, to illustrate,
all of these brand new guitars,
that were desperately in need
of fret levelling and re-crowning.
Gibson Les Paul
Slash Model
Here is another example of a job done
on a brand new Les Paul, with the TechDeck.
Epiphone 339"
New Gretsch
Schecter
All of the above guitars, Gibson LP Slash , Epi 339' /
Schecter / Gretsch ; changed from being
"barely worth playing " to "Playing smooth as Silk "
as these TechDeck Owners
finished levelling / re-crowning and
polishing the frets, to perfection.
TechDeck Workstation + Accessories
As you are reading this blog,
Guitar Techs / Builders / Music Stores
and Guitar enthusiasts, from around the World,
are utilizing the TechDeck
to expand their workshop's capabilities
and increase their profit, profile + productivity.
"Since purchasing the TechDeck in 2010, it continues to shave dozens of hours off production time for instrument repairs. The versatility of the adjustable and articulating neck-body support system means set-up time for any style of guitar-type instrument is virtually the same. In less than a minute I can support and secure it in an optimal position for initial inspection, fretwork, hardware upgrades, binding and bridge repairs, routing, etc. The robust construction is extremely sturdy, while affording enough portability to carry it along with a tool bag to back-stage call-outs."
to keep up to the increased demand for my work !
Things are going well ~ retired from the army and moving the Luthier business to the next level. Fortunately enough work that I actually have to turn some away! Will be teching a tour this summer for Astrid Young so I'm looking forward to that. Living the dream.
Best wishes and hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Ed
I've just purchased my second TechDeck ( July 2012 )to keep up to the increased demand for my work !
Ed Sculthorpe ~ Hamilton, Ontario
TechDeck Workstations:
TechDeck Workstations:
Fast Shipping ! 5 Business Days .
Hi Michael,
Thanks for the video link,
The TechDeck arrived yesterday, and I am very impressed with it already!
I put it to work straight away with a fret level and dress on a locally (factory) made Maton 325 dreadnought.
after a couple of views of the video I had it all set up with the guitar secured and the neck well supported, the level and dress came out perfect.
The job went very smoothly with so much less effort to level, crown and polish with the guitar so well held and supported.
The customer picked up his guitar today and was very pleased with the set up.
I will be adding a new bench for the TechDeck and setting up a designated repair area very soon, so will send you a pic when it is all set up.
No more putting away the guitar I'm building to repair or inspect a customers guitar.
Thanks for designing such a great tool, I think it will be invaluable to my business.
Regards,
Daniel Hoban
Thanks for the video link,
The TechDeck arrived yesterday, and I am very impressed with it already!
I put it to work straight away with a fret level and dress on a locally (factory) made Maton 325 dreadnought.
after a couple of views of the video I had it all set up with the guitar secured and the neck well supported, the level and dress came out perfect.
The job went very smoothly with so much less effort to level, crown and polish with the guitar so well held and supported.
The customer picked up his guitar today and was very pleased with the set up.
I will be adding a new bench for the TechDeck and setting up a designated repair area very soon, so will send you a pic when it is all set up.
No more putting away the guitar I'm building to repair or inspect a customers guitar.
Thanks for designing such a great tool, I think it will be invaluable to my business.
Regards,
Daniel Hoban
Nothcote, Australia
April 30th 2014
Broken #lespaulrepair Guitar Neck Repair : Elective Surgery
I’m loving the Techdeck. I appreciate the informative emails.
I can tell you are an awesome teacher.
I can tell you are an awesome teacher.
Peace,
Jeff
Atlanta Georgia
April 29th 2014
Kevin Aram
Master Classical Guitar Builder
Torrington, UK
Hi Michael,
Manchester U.K.
ps Thanks for these emails, I totally appreciate how much effort it is to stop and document this stuff. I'm a hands on learner though,when I'm doing a similar job I'll have them to read back through again and walk me through it - so cool to have this resource! April 27th 2014
For those of you who are interested in the NSK;
it is shipped out separately, in it's own carton.
The TechDeck shadows every move you make,
adjusting instantly, and effortlessly,
to accommodate instruments
of varying size and shape.
Whether you are a home guitar enthusiast,
a Music Store teaching guitar lessons,
a Professional Guitar Repair Shop,
or a Master Guitar Builder;
the TechDeck will radically
increase the efficiency, safety and accuracy,
of all instrument-related tasks.
If you are looking to double or triple
your shop output, and attract new customers ....
The TechDeck is the biggest
"Guitar Repair Lure",
on the planet ;^ )
Wait until you see
the type of reaction you'll get
from your own customers,
when they see you strap down
their instruments on this padded
one-stop-multi-adjustable Tech-Machine !
Guitar Techs and builders from
Atlanta Georgia, North Cote Australia,
Manchester UK, Torrington UK, Calgary,
California, Portland Oregon,
Windsor Nova Scotia, Vancouver BC,
Paris France, Copenhagen Denmark,
Israel, the Isle of Malta and Las Vegas,
have all jumped onboard and joined in this
revolution and entirely new approach,
to Guitar Repair and Design.
Hi Michael,
The TechDeck was a 60th birthday gift for me.
I am a home guitar hobbyist and collector.
I’m a machinist / millwright by trade,
so I recognise the genius behind your creation.
I also watched the video for the first time today.
A fine piece of work indeed !
Best regards,
Colin
Sherwood Park
Alberta, Canada
The Evolution and refinement of the TechDeck
over the past 10 years, has been based on the
For those of you who are interested in the NSK;
it is shipped out separately, in it's own carton.
The TechDeck shadows every move you make,
adjusting instantly, and effortlessly, to accommodate instruments
of varying size and shape.
Whether you are a home guitar enthusiast,
a Music Store teaching guitar lessons,
a Professional Guitar Repair Shop,
or a Master Guitar Builder;
the TechDeck will radically
increase the efficiency, safety and accuracy,
of all instrument-related tasks.
If you are looking to double or triple
your shop output, and attract new customers ....
The TechDeck is the biggest
"Guitar Repair Lure",
on the planet ;^ )
Wait until you see
the type of reaction you'll get
from your own customers,
when they see you strap down
their instruments on this padded
one-stop-multi-adjustable Tech-Machine !
Guitar Techs and builders from
Atlanta Georgia, North Cote Australia,
Atlanta Georgia, North Cote Australia,
Manchester UK, Torrington UK, Calgary,
California, Portland Oregon,
Windsor Nova Scotia, Vancouver BC,
Paris France, Copenhagen Denmark,
Israel, the Isle of Malta and Las Vegas,
Israel, the Isle of Malta and Las Vegas,
have all jumped onboard and joined in this
revolution and entirely new approach,
to Guitar Repair and Design.
Hi Michael,
The TechDeck was a 60th birthday gift for me.
I am a home guitar hobbyist and collector.
I’m a machinist / millwright by trade,
so I recognise the genius behind your creation.
I also watched the video for the first time today.
A fine piece of work indeed !
Best regards,
Colin
Sherwood Park
Alberta, Canada
The Evolution and refinement of the TechDeck
practical application of 10's of thousands
of "real time" repair, fabrication, restoration
and maintenance procedures; completed by students,
Pro Guitar Techs, High School Music Departments,
Music stores Luthiers / Guitar -Builders
and Guitar Enthusiasts.
Fret dressing / levelling / re-frets,
edge dressing and levelling fingerboards,
guarantees the quickest ROI for the TechDeck.
But .... these are only a few of the countless
stringed instrument maintenance and
restoration tasks that all become
"routine jobs" for the TechDeck owners :^ )
every repair and setup procedure imaginable,
from the College classes, my own workshop
and photos sent to me from TechDeck owners.
from the College classes, my own workshop
and photos sent to me from TechDeck owners.
When it comes to fret work; the TechDeck turns
even the trickiest jobs into routine tasks.
This Black Les Paul Studio ( above )
needed to have glue-in frets.
This guitar was previously re-fretted
with the glue-in method.
FRET WORK
With the help of the TechDeck,
you'll complete
super-accurate fretwork,
in a fraction of the time
of conventional methods.
These are the jobs
that have the
TechDecker owners,
tripling there shop output.
ES-335' Fret Dress
With 2 TechDecks on my workbench,
I churn out super precise fret work in
a fraction of the time of conventional methods,
at a very competitive price .... and still bring in
a decent dollar for myself, while giving my customers
a superior job, and the best price break anywhere.
Michael McConville
"I'm quite certain there are other ways of properly holding Guitars while they're being repaired, but I'm sure glad I don't have to spend years trying to find out."
( Guitar collector and TechDeck Owner ) Greg Force, Woodstock, Ontario
Click below to see new fret dress video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknr4bZg-2o&feature=player_detailpage
Over the past 10 years,
the TechDeck and it's accessories and attachments,
Over the past 10 years,
the TechDeck and it's accessories and attachments,
have become "the essential tools" for numerous
Professional Guitar Technicians, Guitar Enthusiasts,
Collectors, Music Stores, Music teachers , Schools and
Guitar builders, from St Johns Nfld, Isle of Malta,
Alameda California, Dayton Ohio, Farmingdale NY,
Boston Mass., Las Vegas Nevada,
Windsor Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Nashville Tenn,
Raliegh NC, Hamilton Ont, Kitchener Ont,
London Ont, Grand Rapids Mich, Oakville,
Brampton, Mississauga, Manchester UK,
Sherwood Alberta,Windsor Nova Scotia,
Northcote Australia, Perth Australia, Denmark,
Israel, France, Ottawa Canada,
and dozens of other towns and cities
across the North American continent and
around the world.
Collectors, Music Stores, Music teachers , Schools and
Guitar builders, from St Johns Nfld, Isle of Malta,
Alameda California, Dayton Ohio, Farmingdale NY,
Boston Mass., Las Vegas Nevada,
Windsor Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Nashville Tenn,
Raliegh NC, Hamilton Ont, Kitchener Ont,
London Ont, Grand Rapids Mich, Oakville,
Brampton, Mississauga, Manchester UK,
Sherwood Alberta,Windsor Nova Scotia,
Northcote Australia, Perth Australia, Denmark,
Israel, France, Ottawa Canada,
and dozens of other towns and cities
across the North American continent and
around the world.
Each month, 100's of various
repair and maintenance procedures
repair and maintenance procedures
are now being performed on
1000's of instruments by
those who have purchased the
TechDeck Workstation.
Guitar Fret Dress Video
info@techdeckworkstations.com
1000's of instruments by
those who have purchased the
TechDeck Workstation.
Guitar Fret Dress Video
info@techdeckworkstations.com
Gibson Flying V Neck Re-glue
( Below )
In this instance, the TechDeck's leather body straps were
used like "guy wires", to keep the "neck in traction"
and perfect alignment, during the reglue.
The neck assembly firmly held the neck face-down, while the
space between the leather padded body support rails,
allowed free and easy access for the clamps.
This is actually a "dumpster dive" guitar
that someone found in a garbage dumpster
behind an apartment complex ( lol ) !
It was a bit of a geometry / trigonometry lesson;
"trussing this job up", during the gluing process,
to get all of the clamping tension
perfectly aligned !
This Flying V Restoration, is one more example of how the TechDeck turns a
potentially "nightmarish scenario",
into a routine task.
Fret dresses / re-frets / setups / restoration work /
neck resets / pickup installs / finishing + touch-up work
levelling fingerboards / neck shaping / kit guitar assembly
Any job you can imagine
.... just got a whole lot easier
;^ )
"The TechDeck is a fantastic extension of our business
..... a must have if you repair."
-Les Posan Jr. The Brantford Music Centre
Although, music stores, professional guitar tech's and builders
are the ones who are leveraging the greatest financial benefit
from the TechDeck's virtues;
a much broader audience of "general guitar enthusiasts"
are also seeing the financial benefits, as well as
having the satisfaction of developing their own skills,
and building their confidence, while safely working
on their own leather padded, multi-adjustable workstation.
Guitar players, teachers, collectors and enthusiasts,
are all discovering the satisfaction, delight, and
sense of security, that comes from working on
the TechDeck Workstation while maintaining
their own "personal brigade" of instruments;
tweaking and adjusting them to their own preferred specs !
The StringTech / TechDeck
Engineering Team, has streamlined
the whole process of working on stringed musical instruments.
" The TechDeck makes my work repairing instruments so accessible, protective and easier.
From the simplest jobs to the intricate work our profession demands.
A game-changer!"
Chris Van de Maele London , Ontario
Canadian Music Trade
Product Profile:
Canadian Musician Magazine
StringTech TechDeck Guitar Workstation
StringTech has begun shipping TechDeck, a guitar workstation designed and engineered to enhance the workflow of guitar repair, construction, or maintenance. Featuring a one-stop, multi-adjustable platform design, the TechDeck quickly adjusts and adapts to accommodate all sizes and shapes of stringed musical instruments.
Utilizing three pivoting platforms that can be oriented with single-hand adjustment, the TechDeck firmly secures the instrument in a variety of positions enabling the operator to orientate the guitar in the most accessible manner. The TechDeck also features a stowable design, allowing for easy storage and touring portability. The TechDeck is built in Canada and is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use.
For more information, contact StringTech:
Product / History / Endorsements
Personally speaking, in 2006 /2007,
over an 18 month period,
while bench testing the TechDeck,
while bench testing the TechDeck,
I completed over
1500 repairs and adjustments
1500 repairs and adjustments
for a national music store chain,
in my home workshop.
in my home workshop.
These repairs were done
over and above,
over and above,
my regular ( private ) work schedule.
That 18 month period,
proved to be the
"ultimate testing ground" ,
as I utilized 2 of the
TechDeck Workstations
from that first production run.
proved to be the
"ultimate testing ground" ,
as I utilized 2 of the
TechDeck Workstations
from that first production run.
The TechDeck makes life so much easier,
for everyone who
for everyone who
works on guitars or stringed instruments,
as a hobby, or as a profession.
The TechDeck has been used exclusively, for the
Guitar Repair and Design Courses at Conestoga College.
This workstation has given students from all walks of life,
the chance to handle the instruments
safely, and with confidence,
as they develop their skills.
Michael McConville: Luthier / Teacher / Guitar Technician
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Many guitar teachers
are now generating extra income,
with the TechDeck,
by offering these extra repair and setup
services to their students !
"As a newcomer to guitar repair, I have built my confidence
with the flexibility and the added level of security that the TechDeck provides me".
Michael Hubley Dundas, Ontario
These Level 2 students ( below )
are not "posing for the camera";
they are completely absorbed in their work,
as the TechDeck safely holds their instruments,
allowing them to concentrate on the immediate
"task at hand".
BTW: All six of these students purchased a TechDeck
The TechDeck comes completely lubed, calibrated and ready to go
the minute you pull it out of the shipping carton.
the minute you pull it out of the shipping carton.
The owner's manual will walk you through
the basic lubrication points
and calibration adjustments.
This was the day that all 6 of these students
picked up their TechDecks.
The TechDeck's ease of use and versatility,
has allowed the students to continue to develop
their instrument repair /
building and restoration technique,
long after their completion of the GRAD course.
Erich Walther Woodstock Ontario
Many students have started their own repair businesses;
others are just having fun repairing and setting up
instruments for themselves;
especially those who are assembling their "kit-guitars".
instruments for themselves;
especially those who are assembling their "kit-guitars".
Marc Shickluna London Ontario
I have used the TechDeck for about 9 years now. It’s my guitar repair “operating table”. All the work I do on guitars, from set up, fret dress, refretting, or mods, is done on the TechDeck. With this set up, I can easily move around the guitar, approaching it from all angles. The body and neck support platforms are quickly and easily adjusted, to accommodate any guitar size or shape. The guitars are completely supported, without any stress on the body, neck or headstock. There are several straps that can be used to secure the guitar to the TeckDeck. It only takes a few seconds to properly adjust the TechDeck and secure the guitar.
I love the small compartments on the TechDeck for those small screws,springs, frets, or any of the other ( easily lost ) small hardware. There are also two storage compartments in the main frame, that offer room to store your extra straps or whatever you like.
Marc Shickluna
London Ontario
Marc Shickluna
London Ontario
Mike Elioff
Oakville, Ontario
Murray Jackson
Guitar Tech / Thematic Crossword Puzzle Designer for Premier Guitar Magazine
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
"I am very,very happy with the TechDeck.
It's adaptability and quality are beyond compare."
Any Stringed Instrument
Any Size or Shape
"I have been using the TechDeck
( and the previous model of the StringTech workstation )
as my main repair bench professionally
now approaching the 15 year mark.
( and the previous model of the StringTech workstation )
as my main repair bench professionally
now approaching the 15 year mark.
I have 2 other repair benches,
one from a popular company, however,
both of those other benches run
a distant second to the TechDeck".
one from a popular company, however,
both of those other benches run
a distant second to the TechDeck".
"What I like most about
my TechDeck, is the versatility."
my TechDeck, is the versatility."
Al Selinger .... Listowel, Ontario
Any Job You could Imagine
Just got a whole lot easier
"The Definitive Guitar Workstation"
With quick, one-handed adjustment, the TechDeck Workstation "shadows" every move you make, adjusting instantly, to accommodate the instrument's shape and size. This allows you to relax and focus on the "job at hand", while the instrument is held in the best position possible for each task.
The TechDeck's revolutionary, patented multi-adjustable design,
simplifies and speeds up all operations
from basic set-ups, fret work and maintenance, to full fledged building and restoration procedures. Any shape or size can now be supported quickly, firmly and safely on the TechDeck without ever subjecting the instrument to the dangerous crushing force of vices or clamps.
We have all watched YouTube videos
of people trying to work on instruments with a towel
on the kitchen table, or a 2x4 with a notch in it etc ....
as the guitar wobbles and shifts around the bench.
Dave Moore
Inisfil Ontario
The escalating value of Vintage instruments
over the last few decades, has
increased the "liability factor " even further.
When you take in a guitar valued at
$1200 / $4500 / $17,000 / $45,000 !! ++
to perform a $35 / $60 / $240 / $400 / $1200
adjustment, repair or restoration job;
it can be pretty intimidating as .....
There is an incredible amount of liability
involved, each time you handle a delicate
stringed instrument !
When I am handling instruments like this 1916 Gibson,
I can relax , breathe easy, and focus completely,
on the immediate task at hand.
Check this link out to see just how paranoid people can get, when it comes to
someone working on their guitars.
The TechDeck adjusts lighting fast and supports
"both body and neck simultaneously"
or
"individually"
instead of being preoccupied with the danger
of scraping, crushing, or marring the guitar.
Vintage Guitar Buffet
When handling any delicate or valuable vintage instruments .....
The TechDeck addresses this most fundamental need,
by securing the instruments, firmly and safely;
before any work is performed.
Even handling the big boys ... is a now piece of cake.
(August 2010)
Jeremy VanHalteren ..... Lindsay Ontario
Guitar Repair "Swat Team" ... locked and loaded.
Each unit is hand assembled and calibrated
as they go through their final inspection before shipping.
The TechDeck is shipped directly from the manufacturer to your door.
Customers of all ages, from 15 -19 year old up-and-comers,
to 55 -84 year old veterans,
are using the TechDeck to make life easier, as they work on
guitars and other members of the stringed instrument family.
The TechDeck Workstation
is an enduring design that
constantly surprises and delights,
all who have had the chance to experience
this whole new approach to Luthiery.
http://mcconvilleguitars.blogspot.ca/2010/04/gibson-trio-3-335s.html
"Where has this thing been all my life"
"I’ve been getting some setup work, $300-400 a week,
so things are going well, the TechDeck is great".
( The first 2 weeks of TechDeck ownership June 2012 )
Cliff Goodwin Boston Mass. USA
We are especially grateful for
the faith and encouragement
of all who have supported us
through the early stages
of our development.
We are thrilled to see the TechDeck
customer base grow, spreading it's reach
across the continent, and around the Globe !
The TechDeck is peerless
in form and function.
" There is no system out there that compares with what you have.
Every Guitar Tech needs one of these
instead of the cheap, flimsy or dangerous, alternatives. "
Robert Schubert... Alameda California as they go through their final inspection before shipping.
The TechDeck is shipped directly from the manufacturer to your door.
Customers of all ages, from 15 -19 year old up-and-comers,
to 55 -84 year old veterans,
are using the TechDeck to make life easier, as they work on
guitars and other members of the stringed instrument family.
The TechDeck Workstation
is an enduring design that
constantly surprises and delights,
all who have had the chance to experience
this whole new approach to Luthiery.
http://mcconvilleguitars.blogspot.ca/2010/04/gibson-trio-3-335s.html
"Where has this thing been all my life"
"I’ve been getting some setup work, $300-400 a week,
so things are going well, the TechDeck is great".
( The first 2 weeks of TechDeck ownership June 2012 )
Cliff Goodwin Boston Mass. USA
We are especially grateful for
the faith and encouragement
of all who have supported us
through the early stages
of our development.
We are thrilled to see the TechDeck
customer base grow, spreading it's reach
across the continent, and around the Globe !
The TechDeck is peerless
in form and function.
" There is no system out there that compares with what you have.
Every Guitar Tech needs one of these
instead of the cheap, flimsy or dangerous, alternatives. "
