Best Lutherie Podcasts (2024)

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93: Seth Baccus 55:45

2h ago55:45

55:45

Seth Baccus creates a range of beautiful electric guitars in the UK. Seth learned the guitar business and guitar making from renowned luthiers Andy and Hugh Mason, who also happen to be his stepdad and uncle, respectively. For episode 93 of the podcast, Seth tells us about his retail experience and being a road tech for John Paul Jones and the Led …

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92. Mark Blanchard (Blanchard Guitars) 1:05:37

1M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Guitarmaker Mark Blanchard has a background in machining, a skill he learned at a young age from his dad. These days, he uses his metal-working skills to not only make his own excellent truss rods but also a CNC lathe and many of his own tools, including chisels and planes. Mark does all this out of his one-person shop, located in the mountains of …

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91. Noemi Schembri (Noemi Guitars) 49:19

2M ago49:19

49:19

Noemi Schembri builds outstanding guitars out of her one-person workshop in Northern Italy. Noemi had an interest in woodworking at a young age and went to high school and college to prepare for a career in the wood industry. For episode 91 of the podcast, Noemi tells us how she ended up forging her own path in woodworking and how this led to her s…

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90. Jeff LaQuatra 56:01

3M ago56:01

56:01

Jeff LaQuatra is a professor of guitar and has directed the guitar program at Colorado State University since 2016. For episode 90 of the podcast, Jeff shares his musical journey from student, to winning and judging competitions, to teaching. Jeff also talks about how he prepares his students to make a living as a professional player and what advic…

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Stewmac Guitar Side Bender & How To Use It Step-By-Step 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

Explore the new StewMac guitar side bending machine, how it compares to the older Fox Bender, and learn how to use it step-by-step. 👉Check out the new Stewmac side bender here: https://stewmac.sjv.io/AWvM6N 👉Learn more about the new Art Of Guitar Side Bending video course and join the waiting list here: https://theartoflutherie.com/guitar-side-bend…

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89. Josh Rieck (J. Rieck Lutherie) 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

Josh Rieck has many arrows in his luthier quiver. He builds and repairs instruments, and also owns a full-service music store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Josh started out studying double bass in college and then completed the Guitar Repair & Building program at Red Wing College in Minnesota. He does it all: Violin family instruments, acoustics, a…

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88. Casimi Guitars 1:09:51

5M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Lifelong friends Mathias Roux and Matthew Rice make visually stunning and beautifully executed Casimi Guitars out of their shop in South Africa. For episode 88 of the podcast, Mathias and Matthew discuss how they developed their visual style and the voice of their guitars. They also share their thoughts on the division of labor in the shop, their t…

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87. Joe Zon (Zon Guitars) 59:03

6M ago59:03

59:03

Joe Zon of Zon Guitars has been pushing the limits of bass building with phenomenal results since the early 1980s. For episode 87 of the podcast, Joe explains his theory and the construction of all-composite necks and how they are used to enhance the sounds of the wood. Joe also discusses his collaboration with Bartolini pickups, active versus pass…

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MIGS Academy: boost your guitar skills in Classical, Fingerstyle or Rock in Montreux 11:39

6M ago11:39

11:39

A major innovation for Montreux International Guitar Show aka the MIGS (migs.ch) is that this 2024 edition will be preceded by a guitar workshop with top Classical, Fingerstyle and Rock musicians! This is the MIGS Academy (migs-masters-camps.com) which will take place from Monday April 22 to Friday April 26 in Montreux. Here's an interview with org…

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86: Aluminati Guitar Company 52:15

7M ago52:15

52:15

Aluminati Guitars offers innovative, environmentally friendly, and beautifully designed guitars built in Asheville, North Carolina. For episode 86 of the podcast, I sit down with the company's founder, James Little. James tells us about the aluminum, carbon fiber and Lucite components used to make their complete instruments, OEM necks, and off-the-…

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85. Al Beardsell 58:05

8M ago58:05

58:05

Al Beardsell makes beautifully designed and crafted guitars in Winnipeg, Canada. Al started building as a musician because he could not find, or in some cases, afford the kind of guitars he wanted to play. For episode 85 of the podcast, Al shares with us his thoughts on engineered sides, electric acoustic hybrids, making pickups, and much more. Fin…

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My Top 10+ Luthier Tools (Right Now) 31:50

8M ago31:50

31:50

Check out my current picks for the best luthier tools. These are the tools that help me get more done, do higher quality work, and have more fun in the process. I hope this video helps you find some new top tools of your own to help you do your best guitar-building work in 2024 and beyond. 👉Free Ultimate Guide To Luthier Tools: https://theartofluth…

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Nyl Guitars – Presentation and demo by Michel Gentils in Puteaux 35:41

9M ago35:41

35:41

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Nyl Guitars (fr.nylguitars.com) by musician Michel Gentils (michelgentils.com) in the presence of luthier Julien Jalaguier. Nyl Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and b…

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CF Guitars – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 19:45

8M ago19:45

19:45

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by CF Guitars (Facebook page) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Fred Charpiot. Configuration: Amp: Kelt V-Twin Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio CF Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the v…

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Criman Guitars – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 27:00

9M ago27:00

27:00

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Criman Guitars (criman.ro) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Christian Sandu. Configuration: Amp: Kelt V-Twin Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio Criman Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of…

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84. Cristian Mirabella 1:15:25

9M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Cris Mirabella (Mirabella Guitars) makes stunning archtop and electric guitars from his workshop on Long Island. For episode 84 of the podcast, Cris gives us a mini masterclass on New York archtop guitar history. We hear about the origins of Jimmy D’Angelico, Jimmy D’Aquisto, and Vincent DiSerio and how they are all intertwined. Then, Cris shares w…

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Thomas Grumler Lutherie – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 18:14

9M ago18:14

18:14

Presentation and demonstration instruments by Thomas Grumler Lutherie (lutherieguitare.wordpress.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Thomas Grumler during the Puteaux Guitar Festival. Thomas Grumler Lutherie demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version…

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Marine Guitars – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 21:20

9M ago21:20

21:20

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Marine Guitars (marineguitars.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Marine Pacaut. Marine Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify a…

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Tausch Guitars – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 25:32

9M ago25:32

25:32

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Tausch Guitars (tausch-guitars.de) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Rainer Tausch. Tausch Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify a…

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Boxis Guitars – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 14:01

9M ago14:01

14:01

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Boris Guitars (boxisguitars.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Alexis Bonin. Boxis Guitars demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and b…

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Berg Guitares – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 25:40

9M ago25:40

25:40

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Berg Guitares (berg-guitares.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Jonathan Berg. Configuration: Amp: Kelt V-Twin Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio Berg Guitares demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio versio…

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Micoud Guitares – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 19:41

10M ago19:41

19:41

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Micoud Guitares (micoud-guitares.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Baptiste Micoud. Micoud Guitares demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spo…

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TM Lutherie – Presentation an demo by Marwan Boulaïd in Puteaux 14:17

10M ago14:17

14:17

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by TM Lutherie (tmlutherie.fr) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Thomas Meuret. TM Lutherie demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below: …

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83. James Condino 1:10:17

10M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

James Condino builds and repairs guitars, mandolins and standup basses in Asheville, NC. And he plays all of them! For episode 83, James shares with us some commonalities and differences of all the instruments he works on, his business philosophy and the importance of playing music to his craft. Links: https://condino.com/ https://kaybassrepair.com…

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Kopo Guitar – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 24:50

10M ago24:50

24:50

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Kopo Guitar (kopo.fr) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Fred Pons. Configuration: Kopo Guitar demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and…

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Lame Horse Instruments – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 22:41

10M ago22:41

22:41

Presentation and demonstration of a Lame Horse Instruments (lamehorse.net) guitar by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Chris Jenkins. Lame Horse Instruments demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spot…

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Dejardin Guitare – Presentation and demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 32:15

10M ago32:15

32:15

Presentation and demonstration of two Dejardin Guitare (dejardinguitare.be) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Ghislain Dejardin. Dejardin Guitare demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and …

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Guitares Berdah – Presentation an demo by Hugo Martin in Puteaux 25:25

10M ago25:25

25:25

Presentation and demonstration of two Guitares Berdah (guitaresberdah.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Michel Berdah. Guitares Berdah demo concert Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus The Guitar Channel podcast The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:…

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82. Richard Hoover (Santa Cruz Guitar Co.) 44:45

11M ago44:45

44:45

Richard Hoover is the founder of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company, which has been a leader in the world of boutique acoustic guitars since 1976. For episode 82 of the podcast, recorded live at the 2023 Fretboard Summit, Richard shares his guiding principles, thoughts on running a company, selecting materials, and much more. Links: https://santacruzgui…

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81. Nic Delisle (Island Instruments) 51:55

1y ago51:55

51:55

Island Instruments' Nic Delisle makes a wide variety of incredible and innovative guitars out of his Montreal workshop. For episode 81 of the podcast, Nic tells us all about the construction and origins of his new archtop double-top model. We also talk about the guitar co-op he operates out of, his milk paint finishes, his aluminum-neck basses, and…

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80. Larry Fitzgerald 1:17:39

1y ago1:17:39

1:17:39

Larry Fitzgerald is considered one of the world’s top guitar repairmen. As a teenager, Larry was often hanging around NYC’s famous guitar shops on 48th Street. After a year at the Berklee College of Music, he worked at Rudy’s doing repairs and eventually assisted John Suhr in making the renowned Pensa/Suhr guitars. Larry then worked at Mandolin Bro…

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79. Mitsuhiro Uchida 39:05

1y ago39:05

39:05

Support Luthier on Luthier with our new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier You may not know the name Mitsuhiro Uchida, but you should. Mitsuhiro is a national treasure of Japan and has influenced makers like Michi Matsuda and Isaac Jang, who join me for today's podcast. Uchida-san started his international lutherie journey worki…

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Tausch Guitars 665 Raw review of a great sounding German boutique guitar 9:51

1y ago9:51

9:51

German luthier Rainer Tausch (tausch-guitars.de) builds incredible guitars that are a successful blend of tradition and modernity. Indeed, the lines of his guitars are inspired by well-known American models, such as the Telecaster in the case of this 665 Raw. But Rainer doesn't just copy a well-known recipe - far from it! The 665 Raw…

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How To Make Shellac - Part 6 French Polishing Fundamentals 8:33

1y ago8:33

8:33

Learn my simple system and easy-to-remember formulas for making the perfect shellac for French Polishing. It's the same system I use for my guitars (tbguitars.com) and that I teach in my online course: The Art Of French Polishing https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/ Links from the video: 👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://t…

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78. Keisuke Nishi (Keystone Guitars) 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

This month's podcast features one of my favorite builders, Keisuke Nishi of Keystone Guitars. Keisuke went to luthier school in both Japan and the US, worked for First Act, and then did an apprenticeship with acclaimed guitarmaker Mario Beauregard. For episode 78 of the podcast, Keisuke compares his educational experiences and discusses how he was …

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