Automation index
How much of a Luthier’s job can AI already do?
A soundboard mould comes earlier. Gluing, tensioning and the instrument sounding do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Luthier
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#518 / 643
View rankingLuthier
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Template, woods and the soundboard mould.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Glue, braces and the one that opens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
String, fret and the octave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Finish, the bridge and the one that will not hold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The player, the concert and not moving the soundpost blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it sounds, and not leaving a twisted neck.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- glue soundboards
- braces
- fret
- octaves
- bridges
- soundpost
- woods
- guitar moulds
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7312
IS WORK OVER?
Sound technician
18%
#592 / 643
View rankingSound technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Patch, rider and a first check.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Mix, mic and not let it feed back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Stage, in-ears and quick changes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Artist, director and production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cables, spares and strike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a gig mute.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Patch, rider and a first check
- Mix, mic and not let it feed back
- Stage, in-ears and quick changes
- Artist, director and production
- Cables, spares and strike
- Not leaving a gig mute
- tecnico de sonido
- sonidista
- sound technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4014.00· ESCO/ISCO 3521