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‘Hecho con amor.' This Boyle Heights guitar tech made Olivia Rodrigo's heart-shaped guitar
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points Munoz, who hails from El Paso, Texas, now runs his own shop, Modern Guitar Tech. Guitar tech Luis Munoz has worked with notable artists such as Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins, and Bush.
Guitar tech Luis Munoz has worked with notable artists such as Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins, and Bush. His career in guitar luthiery was sparked by childhood curiosity about how things work. Munoz, who hails from El Paso, Texas, now runs his own shop, Modern Guitar Tech.
He has also created a custom heart-shaped guitar for Olivia Rodrigo. Munoz is looking forward to seeing the guitar in action during her performances.
Further details about Munoz's background and career are available, including his introduction to music through his father and his family's emigration from Mexico to the US.
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Category: business Published: October 8, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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