Careers

Richard Thompson

I’ve always enjoyed engineering and electronics from an early age, and made my first amplifier when I was around 15 years old with hand drawn, and etched PCBs

I fell into my dream job working for Headstock where I’m able to directly push our ideas into reality, making great products for everyone. I’ve been here for 28 years, currently running the R&D Department for our Laney and HH brands.

Ian Wright

Although I have always had a love for the guitar, I have found that my skills quickly became more focussed on the sales and service of product as opposed to my artistry as a player. I have been involved in the music business for many years where at the age of 15 I started my first job selling instruments in a large city music store. This is where I had my first opportunity to get to know the Laney brand before then moving to an Australian Distribution company that represented the brand. It was during this time I had the opportunity to meet several of the Laney family and these moments had always left a lasting impression on me.

After spending several successful years in Export Sales and Management for Pro Audio corporates I was given the opportunity of working for the Headstock company. I have now been with the Company for over 11 years and have felt honoured daily to be able to work for such a great organisation. I very much enjoy the family feel of the business with the ability to have direct access to senior management as opposed to multi-level middle management found in the corporate companies I have worked for.

I was made to feel part of the team from day one and the relationships and comradery are unlike any I have ever experienced in the workplace. Everyone actually likes spending time together and supports each other, everyone is passionate about what we do, especially in how we can best serve and provide solutions to our customers and end users alike…Very few staff leave this business, and you’ll find that many of them have been around for well over 20 years…

It truly is a unique company and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it daily. Oh, and as a bonus you also get to meet some pretty cool people!!

Johnnie Jiang

I have known and worked with the Headstock team for many years and have developed great friendships with the people there. When the opportunity arose to actually join Headstock I jumped at the chance, and I now have the privilege of being part of the Headstock team.

I feel deeply passionate about the company’s ethos. I had been working for a Chinese company before and I feel that the management model and work philosophy are very different at Headstock and it suits my personality much better now.

I enjoy engineering and making great products

Roger Hickman

I’ve worked at Headstock for quite a while, originally starting way back in 1994 as a storeman, carrying metalwork, transformers, and other components downstairs to the factory, then back up as fully built amplifiers ready to be packed & shipped out. Since then, I’ve worked as an electronic & audio test engineer for our HH mixer product line, and sales & technical support for our Laney products before finally settling in the IT department as application developer in 2008, and then as IT Manager for the last few years. My role here at Headstock combines two of my greatest passions – music & computers! What could be better?

Ian Aguado-Bush

The 13th of April 2015 was the day I started as Percussion Brand Manager at Headstock Distribution working with TAMA Drums and Zildjian Cymbals, two brands I have played my entire drumming life! Three days later, I found myself at the Frankfurt Musikmesse: Talk about being thrown in the deep end! However, it was fine because I had an amazing support team around me and I could not have been made to feel more of a team member, it was incredible!

Having been a drummer all my life, getting the opportunity to work with biggest brands in the industry is a dream, and waking up each day doing knowing I get to talk about drums all day is something I can’t even describe. By my very nature I am an entrepreneur and have a huge passion and drive to improve and grow, brands and businesses. When I joined Headstock, this is exactly what I wanted to do, and over my seven years, this is what I feel I have done.

The support network inside the business is incredible and I know that if I ever have an issue, I have someone who will listen. I very much look forward to the next seven years working with more brands.

Luke Rickett

After working for 25 years in MI Retail Management, I joined the Headstock team in late 2019.

I’m a guitarist and bass player, having been a massive fan, and player, of Laney Amps and Ibanez guitars since the 90’s.

As the Guitar & Backline Key Account Manager for the UK & ROI, it is my job to work with top retailers, ensuring sales of product, quality of service and training is provided for the end user. I also work closely with our Purchaser, AR Manager and Marketing Director, who help support the service we can provide to our customers.

The Headstock team are dedicated and passionate, providing years of experience and expertise in our industry, I couldn’t ask for better support. Working for a company with such a rich heritage in amplification and music history is simply amazing! I’m very lucky to have been able to turn my lifelong passion for music, guitars, and amplifiers into my day job.

Headstock, are a company whose products are conceived, designed, and built by musicians for musicians. As a musician, who can ask for more than that?