how do you become a guitar tech? what exactly does a guitar tech do?  do you have to go to college? how much can you get paid? ........

FTTS's Andy Corrigan in conversation with John Armitage, 'Deptford' to his mates...

John Armitage renowned rock & pop roadie and guitar tech extraordinaire has just finished touring with Kylie and is in the middle of rehearsals with Take That.

John has worked with everyone from Iron Maiden and Motorhead to The Spice Girls and all those in between - his ultimate rock gig being Spinal Tap at Wembley Stadium for Live 8 where John had 11 bass players to look after during one song!. Click here to find out more about the realities of touring with a major artist and how to get in to the business.  (John also runs his own 'Guitar Hospital').

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written by Danny Garber, December 28, 2009

I've known John for almost 20 years. You'd be hard pressed to find someone as smart and savvy.
As John mentions, you can advise, but pay close attention. You need to do this work firsthand.
So many situations that advice and teaching simply cannot prepare you for. That said, any
advice dispensed by John should not be taken lightly.

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