With over 10 years of experience on the road, Ada Brumback has honed her craft working with bands, managing tour logistics, and perfecting instruments under the unique pressures of live performance. What started as a career on drums and guitar for various acts evolved into a multifaceted role on tour, eventually leading her to the crew side. Ada's journey through nearly every tour job imaginable eventually brought her to Fountain City Guitarworks in 2019, where she became the first apprentice at the acclaimed shop in Kansas City.

Since then, Ada’s reputation as a guitar tech has only grown. In 2022, she made her way to the east side of Los Angeles, where she now runs her own business, Magic Hand. Ada specializes in custom builds, repairs, and other guitar tech services that are stage-ready, studio-ready, or hobbyist-ready, always ensuring each instrument is finely tuned to the player’s needs.

Past / Present touring clients include - Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, Ok Go, The Marias, Fletcher, Dominic Fike, Phoebe Bridgers, Mono, Tigers Jaw, Hannah Gadsby, Ilana Glazer and Looming

Photo by Phoebe Fox