Patrick Geser, has been with GT since 1997, played in his brothers’ band since he was 8 years old; loves snowboarding as much as enjoying the beach; has survived the music of the 80s almost unscathed and since then can hardly part with good guitars; but always overcomes himself to sell even his best pieces to real enthusiasts like you. Patrick is the owner and manager of Gitarren Total and responsible for sales and consulting, purchasing, internet and advertising.
Elio Monn, our example salesman, pedal expert, certified trainer for apprentices and retail specialist with higher diploma. Thanks to his years of professional experience and his great know-how, Elio is at your disposal for all questions about guitars, amps, repairs and – of course – effects pedals.
He is also busy outside of GT: he plays guitar in the Zurich shoegaze band ecyce, playing concerts regularly. He is also performing as a surf rock artist known as “Elio Monn and the Hydrophobics.”
Duncan James has been bringing the British style to our store since 2000. He has a bachelors degree in philosophy and has been an active guitarist since 1981. Duncan loves books, single malt scotch and is a biker with the part of his body and soul not reserved for guitars. At GT, he is the workshop-boss responsible for repairs, modifications, paint jobs, refretting and more.
Yonca Özen has successfully completed her apprenticeship as a retail professional with us in 2018. We are glad that she has decided to continue working with us, because she has quickly become a popular and eloquent saleswoman. She also shows as being any in the workshop (her self-made ES-style guitar sounds incredibly good). In her free time she likes to sing a lot. She accompanies herself on her J-45 or on the piano. She also enjoys cycling through Zurich, playing volleyball or enjoying the winter on her snowboard.
Cyrus Belmonte successfully completed his apprenticeship as a retail specialist EFZ at Gitarren Total 2024 and has been an integral part of our team ever since. As sales all-rounder, he will help you find your new favorite guitar.
Cyrus is at home in RnB music. When he’s not DJing on a Japan/Australia tour, he’s working as a producer with various artists in Switzerland and England, creating beats, songs, and jingles.
Delia Giacomarro began her three-year apprenticeship as a commercial employee EFZ at Gitarren Total in August 2025. As the very first “KV” apprentice at GT, she helps us to run everything smoothly behind the scenes. You will also find her on the sales floor, where she will be happy to advise you.
Delia plays acoustic guitar and sings. She performs with her band once a month at her church.
Parli Italiano? Delia ti consiglia volentieri in italiano!
Nicola Frecci already made a name for himself with his great sounding effect pedals “Frecci Instruments“. Especially his Klon style pedal called “Kirone” you have to try at your next visit.
Nicola is responsible at Gitarren Total for repairs on tube amps, effect pedals and everything that runs on electricity.
Thomas Fessler, the man of the first hour, co-founded GT in 1988; meanwhile runs the “571 Recording Studios” one of the most successful recording studios in Switzerland; is for Hecht, Joya Marleen, Nickless, Sina, Plüsch, Florian Ast, Adrian Stern, and many others constantly looking for the perfect song; For GT he is and remains the supervisor with the guitarist gene – and the tight time budget.
