243. Luthier John Svatos on Guitar Repair Work, Business Ownership, and Keeping up with Musical Trends

My guest today is business owner and guitar repairman, John
Svatos.





Svatos grew up in the Millard area, and was a self identified
‘guitar kid’ in his neighborhood. 





As he got older he got more involved in the Omaha music scene,
which led to guitar repair work and owning and operating Ground
Floor Guitar. 


Ground Floor Guitar is a local guitar retail and repair shop that
was created in 2016. They offer a large range of repair services
including: guitar setups, pickup installation, fret leveling,
electronic repair, and deep cleaning. They’re currently in the
North Downtown area, on 1715 Cummings street.


 


Today, we’re discussing the unique education required for guitar
repair work, how he balances aesthetic with functional appeal
when crafting guitars, and the joys of the youth learning about
90’s grunge culture.