Zach Duran

Gallup School of Lutherie, Michigan

As a youngster on the southwest side of Chicago, Zach took guitar lessons, played in bands, and by way of the legend of Brian May’s homemade guitar, got interested in making guitars himself. After completing the Master Program Gallup School of Lutherie in Michigan, he started at Third Coast in 2006. He’s now one of our high-end techs who restores your shattered hopes and dreams. Zach’s curiosity about woodworking and finishing knows no bounds, helping him to devise and execute great repairs even when things get weird. In his spare time, he might be found working in his own wood shop, playing guitar in some rock band or as a side man, or perfecting his signature dance move, the Mad Dip.

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