ORIGINALLY FROM:
Western Iowa
HOW YOU GOT STARTED IN GUITAR REPAIR:
Self Taught then… Red Wing/Winona Tech College. Class of ’99 (Musical Stringed Instrument Repair)
HOW / WHEN YOU CAME TO WORK FOR 3CGS / BOBS:
Summer of ’99 I went to the shop on Noble w/ resume in hand to tell CE I was the best guitar tech in the city not already under hire. That beeing said, it was obvious that he needed to hire me.
FREQUENT REPAIRS / SPECIALTY:
Run the Shop at Arlington Hts. Guitar Center. Tube amps
BEFORE YOU BECAME A TECH, WHAT OTHER WORK DID YOU DO:
Cook, Carpenter, Auto Mechanic, Steel Erector
ANY BANDS:
Calling All Destroyers -> Bass and Vox
RECOMMENDED LISTENING:
Deep Purple – Machinehead / Guns and Roses – Appetite for Destruction
FAVORITE GUITAR:
Gibson Thunderbird Bass / Gibson Les Paul Jr.’s
FAVORITE AMP:
Guitar: Marshal JCM 800 / Bass: Ampeg 70′s SVT
FAVORITE BEER:
Cold and plentiful

Being a very hands-on and OCD person, I hate people working on my guitars. However on a recommendation, I took one of my babies into Third Coast and had the pleasure of dealing with Nate. He made me a believer and now 3rd Coast are the only shop allowed to “baby sit”
If you cherish you instrument and want it looked after by someone with precision and care, there is nowhere better in the city of Chicago.
–Aaron Allan–
3rd Coast Customer for life
Thanks Aaron. Glad to hear you’re so happy.
Nate has been my guitar tech for the last 8yrs and for a reason, he’s the best! Hands down. Nate chris and the crew at Third Coast are the most knowledgeable, professional and friendliest guys you will ever meet. Playing for a professional artist I can go anywhere I want, I choose Third Coast. I want the best!!
Anthony Frank
Cher
TEN96
Las Vegas, NV.
Thanks, I will give Nate the good word!
How are we doing on my les paul? Just excited. Give me a call. Thanks.
Just waiting on the parts from EMG. I know they shipped out because I got the bill!
Tone quest. Hell yes.
Nathan, Picked up my Fender Deluxe R. reissue. On Sat. Thank you Works fine with the new speaker and adjustments you made. Jim
Great! Thanks Jim and let us know if you need anything else.
Mad props to Nate!
Rick Cruz
Cruz Amplification