Robert Daniel
R.D. | Master Tech

Although he’s been around the block a few times since, Robert Daniel (R.D.) originated not far from here in Merrilville, IN. As a young guitarist, Bob started getting curious and taking things apart. Eventually he developed more skill with putting them back together, leading to a long career in guitar repair and building including stints at Tobias Guitars and Washburn. He started at Bob’s Guitar Service in February of 1996 and has been the master tech since Chris bought the company in 1997. Bob doesn’t have the luxury of specializing, because he can do it all. His deep appreciation for detail compels him to get all the little subtleties right, making for major repairs and restorations that just look “right” whether they’re intended to look like new or not. R.D. enriches the shop environment with regular Hawkwind, Leonard Cohen, and Chrome listening sessions, makes a mean hobo skillet, and suggests that you take a few guitar lessons.