Join the leading platform for luthiers in the Netherlands

No hassle with finding
clients, marketing
or administration

We’re happy to hear you’re considering joining Gitaar Afstellen Nederland as a luthier. Here’s how our selection process works, so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Before you know it, you’ll be working with your first clients – without having to worry about administrative, financial or operational matters.

• Step 1. Sign up. Fill in the application form and submit your application.
• Step 2. Review. You’ll hear back from us within five working days.
• Step 3. Introduction. We’ll schedule a meeting where you can tell us all about your passion for music and your experience as a luthier.
• Step 4. Approval. You’ll receive a contract clearly outlining all terms and conditions for both parties.
• Step 5. Onboarding. While we set everything up behind the scenes, it’s time for you to read our official handbook, which contains all the essential information about using our online client portal (including instructional videos), our quality guidelines, pricing structure, customer communication standards and step-by-step instructions for all common setups and repairs. Here you will also find everything you need to start purchasing from our suppliers with exclusive discounts.
• Step 6. Get started. You’ve prepared your workspace and have all the required tools and equipment. We’ll visit you in person to walk you through our systems. You will receive your login credentials, we’ll provide you with our Instrument Passports and we will begin advertising your location. Now that we’re done it’s time for you to focus on what you do best – fixing guitars!

Got any questions about the selection process or something else? Feel free to contact us via e-mail, WhatsApp or give us a call.

Requirements,
income and costs

Are you ready to turn your passion into your career and be a part of a growing network of experienced luthiers? Here’s what we expect from you.

• Self-employment. You operate through your own sole proprietorship, giving you the freedom to set your own hours and workload.
• Proven experience. You have demonstrable experience in setting up, maintaining, repairing and restoring all different types of stringed instruments.
• Your own workspace. You have a professional and safe workshop at home, equipped with the right tools for every job.
• Customer service. You’re able to welcome clients into your home and ensure timely and efficient repairs.
• Passion. You work with passion and have a sharp eye for detail, treating every instrument with care.

With an average revenue of around €100,- per customer (incl. VAT) and around 15 customers per week, you can expect a solid return for your craftsmanship. You decide how much you want to work – part-time or full-time, giving you full control over your schedule. Your earnings are automatically paid out weekly through our payment system. For the use of our platform you pay a monthly fee of €150,- (excl. VAT), which covers the fixed costs needed to keep your location running smoothly. This includes hosting for our website and mail server, maintaining the automated payment and invoicing system with all necessary software licences and our advertising budget for customer acquisition.

In addition, we charge a 10% commission per completed repair, which is used to cover our variable costs. There are no further costs for the website, marketing or any other administrative, financial or operational matters. No hassle with accountants or marketing agencies – we provide an all-in-one solution, saving you both time and money. We also cover all transaction fees for online payments (such as iDEAL and credit card transactions).

The one-time onboarding fee is €100,- (excl. VAT). This covers the creation of your webpage and the setup and configuration of our automated payment and invoicing system for your location. We also handle all marketing and SEO for your location, so you’ll only have one thing left to do – fixing guitars. You will receive our maintenance booklets free of charge, with unlimited restocking when needed. You’ll also receive a free starter supply of guitar care products from Monty’s Guitars.

Please note: you are responsible for your own workspace and tools. In case you don’t have everything (yet), don’t worry. After you sign up, we’ll provide you with a complete checklist of all the tools and equipment you need. You’ll also get a printed handbook of almost 100 pages, with clear step-by-step instructions for performing all types of repairs. We’re here to make sure you have everything you need to succeed.

Handbook for
Luthiers

As a luthier, you’ll receive a printed handbook of nearly 100 pages. It contains everything you need to know about working with our systems, handling clients and purchasing parts at discounted rates from our trusted network of suppliers – including Texas & Tweed, Thomann, Snarenshop.nl and Conrad. You’ll also find step-by-step instructions for every job – from basic setups to complex repairs on all types of electric and acoustic guitars and basses. In other words, you'll have everything you need to get started as a professional luthier for Gitaar Afstellen Nederland.