ABOUT EGW

Welcome - so glad you stopped by! My name is Matt Ackerman, and I want to keep you rockin' in the free world. 

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The quick and dirty: I've been a guitarist since age 14, been working on my gear since I was 16, and playing professionally since I was 18. Like many, for a time I set set the professional aspect aside and focused on the things people told me I should care about. And in 2020 I woke up an declared enough was enough. Life is short and this is my passion. 

Endorian Guitarworks exists to motivate and guide passionate musicians of all levels.

By combining superior equipment service, expert knowledge, and an inclusive community, Endorian Guitarworks supports your self-development process as you learn new skills, expand your comfort zone, and start gaining confidence to depend on and trust yourself.

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How? I'm glad you asked.

SERVICE

Your guitar is an extension of you. It should play as such. Entrusting the care of your instrument to Endorian Guitarworks ensures that your axe will sing the same tune as your soul. With 25 years industry experience, it's my personal goal to care for your instruments like my own - keeping you center-stage where you belong.
 

SKILL

Maybe you’ve never picked up a guitar before… maybe you’re a seasoned professional looking for new ideas and inspiration. I offer 30 and 60 minute lessons. Together we will assess where you are now, and build a map to your destination. You're going to love the journey. 
 

SHIFT - EGW BACKSTAGE

We’re taking part of the musical journey in a new direction - creating an opportunity for musicians to network, collaborate, share, learn, and grow together through an exclusive online community and live weekly calls.

A hive of inspiration for guitarists, musicians, and creators in general.

Welcome home.

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SERVICE

Sure, I'm good at fixing guitars - real good. But first and foremost I'm a musician. And I know first hand how frustrating it can be when your guitar needs a tune up, or you're excited to install that new humbucker... and the wait is three weeks out. Not cool, man. Not cool.

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Based in Olympia, Washington, Endorian Guitarworks is dedicated to keeping your guitars in ready condition.

I have over 25 years industry experience, and it's my personal goal to care for your instruments like my own - keeping you center-stage where you belong!

I'll help you with anything you need, but below is a list of the most commonly sought services. Parts, taxes, and shipping will be an additional charge.

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• Full Setup - $80

  Restring, oil fingerboard, polish & tune, truss and saddle adjustment, inspection 

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• Locking trem full setup - $120

  Restring, oil fingerboard, polish & tune, truss and saddle adjustment, inspection 

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• Pickup / Pot / Switch install - $60

  Plus parts - Each additional pot or switch - $25

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• Tuner replacement/upgrade - $40

  With new hardware, add tuning stability, string change speed, and hours back to your life.

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• Bench fee - $40

  Labor rate of $40 per hour. And of course, this is applied to any repair you choose to do.

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SKILL

Maybe you’ve never picked up a guitar before… maybe you’re a seasoned professional looking for new ideas and inspiration. I offer 30 and 60 minute lessons. Together we will assess where you are now, and build map to your destination. You're going to love the journey. 

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Due to the pandemic and Washington State restrictions, at this time I am primarily only taking holding virtual sessions. IF you have a special in-person need, we can talk and see if that can be accommodated.
 

Examples:

• Couldn't Stand the Weather (solo) - SRV​

• Voodoo Child - SRV

• Bohemian Rhapsody (solo) - Queen

• O Come All Ye Faithful / O Holy Night - TSO

• Take Five - Dave Brubeck

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• 30 minute lesson - $30

• 60 minute lesson - $55

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SHIFT - EGW Backstage

Musicianship can be lonely. 

It’s easy to lose inspiration, plateau, and become blind to opportunities. We get trapped in the stories we tell ourselves, and in the process start to believe doing it by the book is the only way that works. But doing it by the book is overrated. Claim responsibility for your progress, learn new skills, improve your craft, and get expert support so that you’re empowered to write your own book.

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EGW is tearing up the old playbook and taking part of the musical journey in a new direction - creating an opportunity for musicians to network, collaborate, share, learn, and grow together through an exclusive online community and live weekly calls.

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ENDORIAN GUITARWORKS BACKSTAGE

A guided look at life, experiences, and the ways & means of the guitarist's journey

Be sure to follow EGW on Facebook for updates and live broadcast notification when we go live on Instagram

BACKSTAGE PATREON

Backstage live broadcasts are, and will always will be free. We might not always use Instagram if that tool needs to be retired… but the live broadcasts will be free. 

Joining our Patreon delivers ADDED benefit:

• Access to the HD BACKSTAGE archives

• Exclusive member content

• Helping support EGW continue to bring value

• Production credit

• Extras and exclusive giveaways

If you want to help support a radically different model of delivering help and value to guitarists - this is for you.

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