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Seth Howard, Owner, Guitar Tech
Doug MacCormack, Guitar Tech, Finish expert
Doug MacCormack, Guitar Tech, Finish expert
Seth began his guitar repair journey at Blue Mountain Guitar and went on to work at the online specialty guitar retailer, Rondo, as a technician. He's been doing guitar repair as ASH Guitar Repair ever since. He came to TMT as a private contractor in 2017, became a Manchester Music Mill employee in 2023 and took over ownership in June 20
Seth began his guitar repair journey at Blue Mountain Guitar and went on to work at the online specialty guitar retailer, Rondo, as a technician. He's been doing guitar repair as ASH Guitar Repair ever since. He came to TMT as a private contractor in 2017, became a Manchester Music Mill employee in 2023 and took over ownership in June 2025. His knowledge, expertise, and skill with guitars are unmatched! He has been in many a rock and roll cover band and is a big cat lover.
Best Concert Ever Attended: Metallica, all half a dozen or so times
Doug MacCormack, Guitar Tech, Finish expert
Doug MacCormack, Guitar Tech, Finish expert
Doug MacCormack, Guitar Tech, Finish expert
Our most seasoned technician, since 1979 (about 46 years) Doug has been mastering the arts of repair, restoration & refinishing. He has been with TMT since the beginning, 13 years ago. His first instrument was a violin. My faith in God, my wife, kayaking, nature, and family get togethers all keep me going... Mentors include William Cumpi
Our most seasoned technician, since 1979 (about 46 years) Doug has been mastering the arts of repair, restoration & refinishing. He has been with TMT since the beginning, 13 years ago. His first instrument was a violin. My faith in God, my wife, kayaking, nature, and family get togethers all keep me going... Mentors include William Cumpiano, Fred Bramante, Shelley Herson, Chandler Dyer. Fun fact: Doug used to raise birds but now he just has a cat. And is also an animal himself. He can even recite short sentences while burping! Aren't you impressed now? Always a show at TMT.
Best Concert Ever Attended: Yes or Pink Floyd
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Ben Werst, Guitar Tech
Doug MacCormack, Guitar Tech, Finish expert
Ben Werst, Guitar Tech
Ben attended Eastern School of Fretted Instrument Repair in New Jersey. Graduated class of 2012 and the next day opened as the first tech for the Braintree, MA Guitar Center location. He went on to be part owner of On the Spot Guitar Repair in Nashua, NH and eventually found The Music Techs where he's finally comfortable with where he wo
Ben attended Eastern School of Fretted Instrument Repair in New Jersey. Graduated class of 2012 and the next day opened as the first tech for the Braintree, MA Guitar Center location. He went on to be part owner of On the Spot Guitar Repair in Nashua, NH and eventually found The Music Techs where he's finally comfortable with where he works. Ben's personality creates the energy that fills the shop each day! Ben enjoys animals, video games, pro-wrestling, wood burning art, and cooking. His first instrument was a drumset.
Best Concert Ever Attended: Red Hot Chili Peppers with The Mars Volta
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Keenan, Guitar Tech
Ben Werst, Guitar Tech
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Keenan, Guitar Tech
Keenan, Guitar Tech
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Keenan, Guitar Tech
Keenan, Guitar Tech
Keenan, Guitar Tech
Keenan has been specializing in Guitar Setups and Fret Levels at TMT Since November 2024. His spirit animal being a Sloth, Keanan describes himself as "Just a nerd with 2 cats who wants to play cards all day." His music interests include Johnny Young Bosch and Eyeshine. He is also the Lead Guitar Tech at the STRAToshpere where they sell g
Keenan has been specializing in Guitar Setups and Fret Levels at TMT Since November 2024. His spirit animal being a Sloth, Keanan describes himself as "Just a nerd with 2 cats who wants to play cards all day." His music interests include Johnny Young Bosch and Eyeshine. He is also the Lead Guitar Tech at the STRAToshpere where they sell guitar parts.
Best Concert Ever Attended: Ice Nine Kills at Thankskilling Festival in 2022
Mark Huzar, Guitar Tech
Craig Olney, Brass & Woodwind
Mark Huzar, Guitar Tech
Mark has been performing guitar repair work for 25 years, 13 of those here at TMT. His first ever guitar was a Stella acoustic. "The Dude abides."
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Craig Olney, Brass & Woodwind
Mark Huzar, Guitar Tech
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Craig Olney, Brass & Woodwind
Craig Olney, Brass & Woodwind
Craig Olney, Brass & Woodwind
Craig has been fixing instruments for about 20 years. He is a certified Muramatsu flute repair tech and a Straubinger certified flute pad tech. (High honors in the flute world!) In addition to repairs, Craig has one of the largest ultrasonic cleaning machines around and offers chemical cleaning too! He has been an extra in things such as Dexter and some Adam Sandler movies.
TMT frontmen (and woman)
Andy
Cindy Howard, "The Owner's Wife"
Larry Gilbert, Frontman
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Larry Gilbert, Frontman
Cindy Howard, "The Owner's Wife"
Larry Gilbert, Frontman
Larry brought his expertise in guitar knowledge to the TMT in June 2024. His first guitar was a Silvertone guitar kay build 1413 with matching bag. A few of his favorite things include antiques, egg pastina, boiled dinner (smoked shoulder), and Carciofi's. He believes Herb Ellis is simplistic but brilliant and his favorite song is for the
Larry brought his expertise in guitar knowledge to the TMT in June 2024. His first guitar was a Silvertone guitar kay build 1413 with matching bag. A few of his favorite things include antiques, egg pastina, boiled dinner (smoked shoulder), and Carciofi's. He believes Herb Ellis is simplistic but brilliant and his favorite song is for the good times. Larry has two adult daughters, his own home, and a small circle of friends. His life mantra is "Life is not a dress rehearsal." Find Larry at TMT on Mondays, and occasionally other days too. Larry is in a talented musical duo called McGettigan & Gilbert.
Best Concert: Paul McCartney
Cindy Howard, "The Owner's Wife"
Cindy Howard, "The Owner's Wife"
Cindy Howard, "The Owner's Wife"
Cindy is a certified teacher and Seth's wife. After several tough years in education she is happy to spend time by Seth's side doing what HE loves, being surrounded by guitars all day every day! She helps with the front counter, sprucing things up and behind the scenes stuff like websites, social media, and marketing. She has a teenaged s
Cindy is a certified teacher and Seth's wife. After several tough years in education she is happy to spend time by Seth's side doing what HE loves, being surrounded by guitars all day every day! She helps with the front counter, sprucing things up and behind the scenes stuff like websites, social media, and marketing. She has a teenaged son and daughter who suffer through mom's car karaoke.
Best concert Ever Attended: Metallica at Gillette Stadium & Halestorm with In This Moment at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom