The Longest Screwdriver in the Shop Story (and Why I Still Use It)

Ever wondered why there's a massive, oversized screwdriver in the shop? It’s not just for show! Today, I’m sharing the story of "The Longest Screwdriver in the World"—a relic from my days in IT before I ever touched a guitar tech bench. From cleaning keyboards with my mentor in IT to managing an IT department for a Fortune 500 company, this tool has seen it all. We’re talking guitars, life lessons on mentorship, and why you should be careful with high-torque tools when working on your guitars. In this video: The "Reggie" story: How a temp job led to a career. Why mentorship and coaching are the ultimate "shortcuts." The "Zon" ordering fail that led to this giant Phillips head. A warning on over tightening guitar neck screws. Wherever you are in your guitar journey, I hope it’s a smooth and joy-filled ride. Rock on! ____ Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarTech #Telecaster #Mentorship #GuitarRepair #Storytime #JBPRescue #ShopTools