Author: Alex Rodea

Founder & Maker at Iron Age Guitar Accessories (Founded 2015)

I’m Alex Rodea — Founder & Maker at Iron Age Guitar Accessories, a one-man shop building boutique guitar picks, knobs, and kill-switches since 2015.

Before Iron Age, I served from 2008–2013 as a USMC avionics technician (AV-8B Harrier II), MOS 6332. That work trained me in disciplined troubleshooting and systems management: isolate faults, verify fixes, document clearly, and keep inventories and processes tight. I bring that same systems-first mindset to materials, machining, finishing, and product design.

Credibility At a Glance

• Operating since 2015: Iron Age Guitar Accessories (founded 2015)
• Technical background: USMC avionics (AV-8B Harrier II), MOS 6332 (2008–2013)
• Customer reputation: 3,000+ customer reviews
  https://ironageaccessories.com/pages/stamped-reviews
• Build standards & transparency:
  https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/the-oath-how-we-build

What I Write About

This blog is a mix of practical bench work, player-first guidance, and the deeper “why” behind design and musicianship. If you’re browsing by theme, these are the core lanes:

• Craft & Creation (materials, builds, process)
  https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/tagged/craft-creation
  
• Guides (how-to, fitment, choosing gear)
  https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/tagged/guides
  
• Mastery & Mindset (practice systems, discipline, performance thinking)
  https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/tagged/mastery-mindset
  
• Myth & Meaning (symbolism, story, virtues behind the mark)
  https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/tagged/myth-meaning
  
• Tone & Connection (feel, tone, the player’s relationship to the instrument)
  https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/tagged/tone-connection
  

Accountability: Spec Changelog

I publish a running changelog to document customer-facing changes (materials, fitment notes, build standards, and updates that affect products or service). It’s my way of keeping improvements trackable and accountable over time:

Changelog Jan–June 2026:
https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/changelog-2026-h

Changelog July–Dec 2025:
https://ironageaccessories.com/blogs/iron-age-general-blog/changelog-2025-h2

Mentions & Links

As seen in Premier Guitar:
https://www.premierguitar.com/iron-age-guitar-accessories-announces-agate-stone-picks
https://www.premierguitar.com/iron-age-announces-imperial-series-picks

Older interview (archival):
https://www.heavyrepping.com/the-makers-dozen-alexis-rodea-iron-age-accessories/

Editorial Responsibility

I’m the owner and primary author responsible for the content on this site today. A number of older posts were drafted during earlier shop phases when Iron Age had additional team members, but the blog is now maintained and updated under my authorship and accountability.

Contact

Questions about products or articles:
https://ironageaccessories.com/pages/contact-us

Personal site:
AlexRodea.com