“Tone Woods, Tracked and True.” — Riverbend Luthiery
Discover how Riverbend Luthiery uses Woodshop Master to bring order and precision to guitar making. From tone wood tracking to finish schedules, the software streamlines every stage of the build, helping luthiers deliver consistent, high-quality instruments with confidence.
Where sound met friction
🪚 Wood set fog. I could describe a set’s tap tone from memory, but not always find its sibling when a client ordered a matched pair.
🪚 Finish drift. Nitro schedules varied by season, and I’d occasionally polish too early chasing a deadline.
🪚 Serial chaos. Wiring diagrams, pickguard routs, and setup notes didn’t consistently follow the instrument through final setup.
How Woodshop Master tuned the shop
🔨 Set tracking that sings. Each top/back/neck set gets a card with species, density, moisture, tap‑tone notes, and photos. Reservations lock sets when a customer picks their wood—no accidental “oops, we used that top.”
🔨 Build cards with serials. From rough carve to fret dress, every step (and jig) is linked to the instrument’s serial. A pickup swap or shim change is documented forever.
🔨 Finish schedules as recipes. Grain fill, sealer, nitro coats, cure times—tied to local humidity. The system won’t let me buff early.
🔨 Dealer packages. Spec sheets, certificates, and care instructions print with the final check.
What changed in the music
🪚 Warranty claims down ~40%—setup and finish issues are rare and traceable.
🪚 Lead time promises I can keep; fewer “hurry up and wait” stalls.
🪚 Clients feel part of the process—photos and notes hit their portal at milestones.
Why it matters
Woodshop Master just carries the details that used to leak out of my head when the clamps were on.
I still chase resonance by ear and hand.
Don’t let outdated systems stall your shop’s growth. With Woodshop Master, you’ll finally have a platform built to scale with you—so you can focus on what matters most: building great work and growing your business.
👉 Book a demo today and see how Woodshop Master helps your shop grow without limits.
