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53124.06 – Instrument makers

Instrument makers use manual and artistic skills to design and make stringed musical instruments.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Guitar maker
  • Stringed instrument maker

Core competencies

  • Equipment and Tool Selection to choose the right tools for shaping, tuning and assembling materials required for the construction of instruments
  • Product Design to create detailed plans and blueprints that guide the construction of functional, aesthetically pleasing instruments, ensuring proper acoustics, ergonomics and durability
  • Finger Dexterity to cut frets, install parts, string instruments and soak and bend wooden strips over forms to shape instrument rims
  • Hearing Sensitivity to assess tonal quality, pitch and resonance, ensuring each instrument produces the desired sound and meets high-quality standards
  • Attention to Detail to ensure precise measurements, flawless craftsmanship and perfect alignment of components, all of which are crucial for the instrument's functionality and sound quality
  • Knowledge in Arts to understand basic aesthetic and art principles to assist with the construction process and enhance the quality of beauty of the instrument

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Construct instruments by applying their knowledge of wood, ebonite, metal properties and other materials and instrument design using hand and power tools.

Additional information

No data has been provided for this section.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Painters, sculptors and other visual artists (53122)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

53 – Occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

531 – Occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5312 – Occupations in creative and performing art

Unit group

53124 – Artisans and craftspersons

Occupational profile

53124.06 – Instrument makers

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