Carter Ruff received his training in stringed instrument repair from Red Wing Technical College in Red Wing, Minnesota. Carter came to Maine in 1998 to work for Bourgeois Guitars. Originally situated in the basement of his Bath, Maine home hence the name, Subterranean Music Works has grown into an above-ground business, meeting the requirements of musicians throughout Maine and beyond.
Josh Longway — Carter repaired an old Harmony acoustic of mine. Very knowledgeable and personable. He does great work!