2026-06-19

The guitar shop OS nobody built yet

Inventory, repairs, and commissions software built for guitar makers and repair shops.

Luthiers are searching for CAD and 3D modeling tools, but the real gap is a system that ties custom builds to parts, repairs, and commissions.
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THE MARKET

The cluster around luthier inventory software averages 52,268 monthly volume across 50 keywords, with $21.29 average CPC and 32 commercial-intent terms. Adjacent demand is real too: cad software hits 74,000 volume, 3d modeling software 74,000, project planning software 135,000, and invoicing software 49,500.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"What is the most widely used CAD software?”,“Which software is best for 3D modeling?”,“Can I 3D model for free?"
THE GAP

Generic inventory or project tools don’t understand instrument workflows: commission deposits, repair tickets, pickup reminders, and build milestones all live in separate places. The negative review pattern in nearby software also screams reliability issues: “Missing promised forms/templates,” “Basic usability issues / app won’t start,” and “Subscription access broken or locked after payment.”

THE BUILD

Build a workshop OS for independent luthiers and small repair shops that starts with one wedge: repair intake plus commission tracking. Add parts inventory, customer quotes, build milestones, and file attachments for CAD/3D assets only after that workflow is sticky.

WEEKEND MVP

Ship a repair intake form, commission tracker, and parts ledger with email reminders.

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