Gabby Barajas
Video
Oral History Information
Interview Date
Job Title
Plant Foreman
Company Name
Merlin 5
Gabby Barajas joined Merlin 5 in the early 1990s to work with the company founder and designer, Bill Gerien. The company has become an industry leader in manufacturing, providing machined parts for several musical instruments with a special focus on the electrical guitar. Gabby oversees the plant, including designing new products and tools. He also manages the factory workers and their training and feels that taking care of the employees is his number one priority.