Director of Tuition and Repairs
Olly Goward is a skilled guitar technician. Having trained with Guitar Tech Courses, Olly went on to work alongside master luthier James Collins, carrying out professional guitar setups, repairs and modifications across a wide range of instruments. He has also been part of the Guitar Tech Courses teaching team, sharing his practical knowledge and experience with students looking to develop their guitar setup skills.
Since first experimenting with pickup winding in 2018, Olly has developed a real passion for the craft, launching Ogee Pickups (now Red Star Pickups) in 2022. His pickups are designed and built with careful attention to detail, tonal character and responsiveness, he now builds pickups EXCLUSIVELY for red star.
Olly also collaborates with James Collins Guitars, contributing his expertise to bespoke instruments and developing pickups that complement their individual character.
His combination of technical knowledge, craftsmanship and enthusiasm for great guitars makes him a valued part of the Red Star Guitars team.
