The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast
Each week, the Fretboard Journal interviews some of our favorite musicians, instrument builders and historians.
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Podcast 510: Dave Hill
08/07/2025
Podcast 510: Dave Hill
Dave Hill is a comedian, actor, author, musician and podcaster. He's also a guitar fanatic. In fact, at the 2025 Fretboard Summit, he'll be performing an entire stand-up set on guitar (!) and doing some crowd work on your pedal boards. On this week's podcast, we talk to Dave about his love for guitar, why teenage gear obsessions are so hard to kick, his plans for his Summit set and how he balances so many different facets to his career. It's a great chat with a brilliant and funny artist. See Dave at the Fretboard Summit on Friday night: The Fretboard Summit is our three-day festival celebrating great guitars and great guitar people. We have nearly 80 luthiers, amp builders, and pedal makers exhibiting, hourly workshops and master classes, and some mind-bogglingly great evening performances. The fun takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 509: James Kee (East Nash Grass)
07/29/2025
Podcast 509: James Kee (East Nash Grass)
James Kee of East Nash Grass joins us this week to talk about his band's forthcoming album 'All God's Children' and the guitar he just acquired and restored, a 1955 Martin D-18 formerly owned by Earl Scruggs! During our chat, we learn all about the D-18's restoration (which Nashville luthier Hugh Hansen just completed), East Nash Grass' forthcoming record 'All God's Children,' why you should always have an Intellitouch tuner on-hand, and so much more. Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics' Mark Turley
07/18/2025
Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics' Mark Turley
Summer School Electronics founder Mark Turley joins us this week to discuss the history of his pedal company, his day job as a schoolteacher, our Fretboard Summit gathering, and so much more. In what has become an annual tradition, Summer School will be debuting a new, wild pedal at our Summit. For the first time ever, Mark will also teach a pedal-making class during our festival. Space is limited, but you'll go home with the ultimate Summit souvenir...a new pedal that you created! Register for our Summit: (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!) To RSVP for Mark's pedal build class: We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 507: Skip Heller
07/14/2025
Podcast 507: Skip Heller
Musician, composer, and writer Skip Heller was one of the Fretboard Journal's earliest subjects, contributors, and podcast guests. On this week's show, we catch up with Skip to talk about his new exotica album, 'Mojave After Dark.' We chat about his early pieces for the magazine - including the story on John Hartford he penned for our fourth edition - and so much more. Skip has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to music. You may just want to take notes. We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)
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Podcast 506: Emma Harner
06/25/2025
Podcast 506: Emma Harner
Meet Emma Harner, an incredibly talented artist from Nebraska who, unbelievably, has only been playing guitar since the pandemic. Emma's complex playing, a mix of math rock and acoustic fingerpicking, and arresting vocals have earned her over 200,000 followers on Instagram and accolades from numerous guitar heroes. During our chat, we talk about her guitar journey, including her time at Berklee, working at Guitar Center, her favorite tuning, her love for Radiohead, why she won't be covering Nick Drake or Adrianne Lenker any time soon, her new single, and so much more. It's a great conversation and Emma's first interview to date. Follow Emma: We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)
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Podcast 505: Adam Levy Returns
06/16/2025
Podcast 505: Adam Levy Returns
Acclaimed guitarist, educator, songwriter, and all-around-great-human Adam Levy is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast! We talk about his new instrumental album, 'Household.' We discuss the concept behind this record, his desire to expand his band beyond the trio format; the unorthodox recording process he used to make the album; drummer Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes) and so much more. It's a fun chat with one of our favorite musicians. Watch the FJ's new documentary with Ben Harper here: We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)
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Podcast 504: Jacob Jolliff
06/03/2025
Podcast 504: Jacob Jolliff
Jason is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast to interview mandolin great Jacob Jolliff. Over the years, Jolliff has worked with a variety of bands, including Joy Kills Sorry, Yonder Mountain String Band, and his own Jacob Jolliff Band. We talk about his time at Berklee, performing in mandolin competitions, his go-to mandolins (and microphone!) and so much more. A great chat with a player who should be on your radar. Jolliff’s Mandolin Mysteries, Instrumentals Vol. 2 is a must-listen. Check it out. We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)
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Podcast 503: Hank Heaven
05/23/2025
Podcast 503: Hank Heaven
To rebel against musician parents, a young Hank Heaven wanted to be a French chef. But after a serendipitous moment of discovery, they became a Django Reinhardt expert. On Episode #503 of the podcast, Sofia Wolfson interviews Hank about their solo project, touring as a sideman, gypsy jazz, being in a broadway musical, and more. Hank’s latest record, Loaded Dice: We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)
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Podcast 502: Dan Reeder
05/16/2025
Podcast 502: Dan Reeder
Today on the podcast, FJ assistant editor Sofia Wolfson interviews legendary songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Dan Reeder. Born in Louisiana, raised in California, and now based in Nuremberg, Germany, Reeder has released several albums of self-recorded music using instruments he’s built himself. On this episode, we talk about working with John Prine and Oh Boy Records, the intersection between visual art and music, instruments he has built, and much more. Be sure to give his latest record, Smithereens, a spin! We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 501: Mike Buchman
05/09/2025
Podcast 501: Mike Buchman
Mike Buchman is a Seattle-based guitar fanatic and the Fretboard Journal's newest hire! On this week's podcast, we talk to Mike about his recent experience learning the craft of guitarmaking with Colorado-based builder/instructor Robbie O'Brien. We also talk about Mike's songwriting, his role at the FJ and so much more. Our 56th issue of the Journal is now mailing to everyone. We hope you love it. We are brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 500: Jon Rauhouse
05/02/2025
Podcast 500: Jon Rauhouse
You've heard Jon Rauhouse's music on every episode of the Fretboard Journal Podcast. For our 500th episode, we decided to check in with Jon to hear about his journey as a steel guitarist. We also talk about working with Neko Case, interviewing Bud Isaacs for the FJ, and so much more. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at We are also brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). https://fretboardsummit.org/ https://www.fretboardjournal.com
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Podcast 499: Anna Vogelzang
04/26/2025
Podcast 499: Anna Vogelzang
Musician Anna Vogelzang joins us this week to talk about songwriting, motherhood, Chicago (come see her at our 2025 Fretboard Summit) and more! Support Anna's Kickstarter here: We are also brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)
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Podcast 498: Andy Pitcher
04/14/2025
Podcast 498: Andy Pitcher
Guitarist Andy Pitcher promised himself that he would make a solo album before he turned 30. With just a few days to spare, the experimental/improvising guitarist recently released 'dot,' a beautiful album featuring great playing, a wide array of guitars - acoustic and electric - and some truly unique recording techniques. On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk about the record, his wild recording process, the gear he used (including his trusty Line 6 DL4). It's a fun chat with a truly innovative musician. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at We are also brought to you by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 497: Joellen Lapidus
04/05/2025
Podcast 497: Joellen Lapidus
In the 1960s, Joellen Lapidus built the dulcimer you hear on Joni Mitchell’s Blue album. Over the years, she's also sold instruments to some of rock's biggest names like David Crosby, Garth Hudson, Jackson Browne, and even Harry Styles. On this week's podcast, this acclaimed dulcimer maker gives us a crash course on the amazing history of the instrument. It's a wild story that will have you looking at the dulcimer in a whole new light. During our chat, we hear about how an entire generation of 1960s dulcimer makers based their design using a Richard Farina album cover as their blueprint (and how varied the results were); the early days of California’s Esalen Institute and that retreat's influence on Joellen; the many stripes of the instrument (from cardboard construction to high-end); and so much more. It's a revelatory conversation about a distinctly American, ever-evolving instrument. As Joellen puts it, “The dulcimer is an untamed animal.” This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 496: Dan Gabel of Peghead Nation
04/01/2025
Podcast 496: Dan Gabel of Peghead Nation
Peghead Nation co-founder Dan Gabel joins us this week to talk about the online lesson portal's origin story, the growth they've experienced over the last decade, and some of their favorite online classes. The Peghead Nation roster contains many former Fretboard Journal subjects and familiar faces to anyone who loves our podcast. In 2022, they even won a Distinguished Achievement Award from IBMA, the International Bluegrass Music Association. This week, Peghead Nation is launching with guitar virtuoso (and co-founder) Scott Nygaard. This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 495: Free Range
03/28/2025
Podcast 495: Free Range
The Fretboard Journal's Sofia Wolfson interviews Chicago's Free Range (Sofia Jensen), whose second record 'Lost & Found' is out now. Jensen recounts learning guitar at the School of Rock, starting Free Range as a teenager, getting influenced by Pinegrove (and King of the Hill!), developing your sound, and so much more. It's a great introduction to an artist we know you'll love. This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 494: Jamie Etherington on the Luthier's Tool Box
03/21/2025
Podcast 494: Jamie Etherington on the Luthier's Tool Box
This week, we talk to writer Jamie Etherington about his latest project, the Luthier's Tool Box. The Luthier's Tool Box is the Fretboard Journal's first hardcover book release. It's an anthology featuring guitarmakers from around the world sharing the stories behind their most cherished tools. What began as a Fretboard Journal magazine article quickly evolved into a full-fledged book with nearly 100 contributors and full-color photographs. If you like our magazine or podcasts, you'll love this book. Order the book here: We also talk about Jamie's life in Australia, his love for traditional and acoustic music from America, his interview with illustrator Annie Elliott, and so much more. Follow Jamie: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 493: Buzzy Levine of Lark Street Music
03/10/2025
Podcast 493: Buzzy Levine of Lark Street Music
Did you watch 'A Complete Unknown' and wonder where all those vintage instruments came from? If so, you're in luck. This week, we're talking to Buzzy Levine of Lark Street Music. Over 20 of the instruments featured in the movie came from Buzzy himself and we hear all about the process, his reaction to the finished film, and how he avoided a 'Hateful Eight' situation while his guitars were on-loan. We also chat about the store, the unlikely story of how its location is cherished by Hollywood, and much more. Want to be a part of our next Summit? Registration is now available for our 2025 Fretboard Summit, taking place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Attend and enjoy three days of panel discussions, all-star concerts, jam rooms, interviews, exhibitors, workshops and surprises...created just for like-minded guitar fanatics. This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 492: New Acoustics With Old Souls (Live from the Fretboard Summit 2024)
03/02/2025
Podcast 492: New Acoustics With Old Souls (Live from the Fretboard Summit 2024)
How do you make a new acoustic guitar sound slightly more "vintage?" This was the nebulous premise that Jason posed to three great builders at the 2024 Fretboard Summit: John Slobod (Circa Guitars), TJ Thompson, and Steve "Nully" Nall from Collings. In this live panel, we hear these luthiers' thoughts on the topic, including wood, the importance of aging (even with a brand new guitar), the hardest body style to make sound period correct, and so much more. It's 45 minutes of great insights from three exceptional makers. Want to be a part of our next Summit? Registration is now available for our 2025 Fretboard Summit, taking place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Attend and enjoy three days of panel discussions, all-star concerts, jam rooms, interviews, exhibitors, workshops and surprises...created just for like-minded guitar fanatics. This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 491: Jim D'Addario
02/22/2025
Podcast 491: Jim D'Addario
D'Addario founder and Fretboard Journal 55 cover subject Jim D'Addario joins us this week for a fascinating talk about strings, innovation, and so much more. We talk about Jim's first mentor, Mario Maccaferri; Jim's relentless work ethic, where he sees forthcoming innovation in guitar strings; and much more. It's a great chat with one of our favorite FJ subjects. Check out the new issue of the Journal featuring Jim here: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 490: Cameron Knowler Returns
02/14/2025
Podcast 490: Cameron Knowler Returns
Frequent Fretboard Journal contributor Cameron Knowler returns to the Fretboard Journal Podcast to talk about his forthcoming new album, CRK. Inspired by classic Terry Allen and Ry Cooder records, CRK features expansive acoustic guitar playing and atmospheric touches that evoke Cameron’s Southwest roots. We also go deep on good vs. bad guitars; horse trading with Norman Blake; the groundbreaking technique of Riley Puckett; drummer Jay Bellerose and more. Pre-order CRK and listen to Cameron’s new single, “Felicity,” here: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 489: Ella Feingold
01/26/2025
Podcast 489: Ella Feingold
Ella Feingold is a Grammy-winning guitarist who has performed alongside Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, Bruno Mars, and numerous other heavyweight musicians. She's also one of the most inspiring musicians we've ever met, a trans artist who shares her love for funk and rhythm guitar on Instagram on a near-daily basis with fans around the world. On this week's podcast, we talk to Ella about her life as a recording artist, a music historian, and a video game orchestrator. We learn about the life-changing magic of inverted tuning (and how a couple of former Fretboard Journal subjects hipped her to it), the only amp she needs, the power of Fred Rogers and so much more. This is one of our favorite interviews to date and is filled with insights. We hope you love it. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Watch the video from this interview over on our Patreon: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars:
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Podcast 488: Renny Conti
01/17/2025
Podcast 488: Renny Conti
Guest host Sofia Wolfson introduces us to Renny Conti, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter/producer. They discuss Renny's introduction to music, the influence of Big Thief (Sofia just interviewed Adrianne Lenker for our 55th issue, btw), the beauty of cowboy chords and more. Renny's self-titled album is out today (January 17, 2025). Check it out on or . Host Sofia Wolfson: Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars:
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Podcast 487: Mike Nelson of Martin Guitars
01/11/2025
Podcast 487: Mike Nelson of Martin Guitars
This week, we're joined by Mike Nelson, Martin Guitars' VP of Global Marketing. Mike has a coveted job: He gets to tell the story of one of the world's most loved guitar brands. We talk about the challenges Mike faces in his role, the yearslong planning process for new Martin models, where he sees growth in the industry, the Martin Custom Shop, NAMM, and more. It's a unique take on the business of guitar. Martin: Martin's Custom Shop: 2025 LA Fire Relief: Musicares Fire Relief: LA Mutual Fire Aid Resources: LA Wildfires Help List: Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars:
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Podcast 486: Sofia Wolfson Returns
12/27/2024
Podcast 486: Sofia Wolfson Returns
Singer-songwriter and Fretboard Journal contributor Sofia Wolfson recently joined our editorial staff. As we close out 2024, we decided to check in with her to get her recap of the guitar scene in NYC, her favorite records, artists to watch, the gear she loved and more. It's a deep dive full of new discoveries! The Fretboard Journal is proud to present two PNW shows with Sofia: On Friday, January 10, 2025, Sofia will be performing at one of our favorite guitar stores, Strum in Portland, Oregon. . On Saturday, January 11, 2025, she’ll play in Seattle at the Rabbit Box Theater. Some of the stuff mentioned during this podcast: Albums: Woodland - Gillian Welch and David Rawlings: Manning Firewords - MJ Lenderman: Bright Future - Adrianne Lenker: Two Star & The Dream Police - Mk.gee: Inside the Marble - Margaux: Blue Raspberry - Katy Kirby: Close Your Eyes - Blue Ranger: See You at the Maypole - Half Waif: Other Odds & Ends: Gemini Pickups: Gunk: No Hassle Castle: Union Pool: Baby’s All Right: Public Records: Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans, and it is loaded with bonus content. Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars:
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Podcast 485: Luthier Tyson Soth
12/26/2024
Podcast 485: Luthier Tyson Soth
We first met Spokane, Washington-based luthier Tyson Soth at our annual Fretboard Summit. We loved his guitars and the story of how he fell into guitar making. On this week's podcast, we share Tyson's story. He talks about learning from guitar maker Joel Stehr, the personal challenges that made him focus on guitars as a career, the financial perils of lutherie, why he doesn't hoard rare tonewoods, and so much more. Follow Tyson Soth on Instagram here: Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans, and it is loaded with bonus content. Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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Podcast 484: Jason Walsmith (Guitar Satchel / The Nadas)
12/05/2024
Podcast 484: Jason Walsmith (Guitar Satchel / The Nadas)
Singer-songwriter/storyteller Jason Walsmith (The Nadas) joins us this week to talk about the life of an enterprising troubadour. In addition to performing in a variety of settings across the country, Jason is the founder of Guitar Satchel, a gig bag company inspired by heritage wax canvas clothing brands. We hear all about it. We also talk about life on the road, van life for singer-songwriters, house concerts, corporate gigs, Bedell Guitars, the Fretboard Summit, and so much more. It's a great chat with one of our community members. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans, and it is loaded with bonus content. Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars:
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Podcast 483: Guru Singh Returns
11/22/2024
Podcast 483: Guru Singh Returns
In what has become a November tradition, Guru Singh - the Fretboard Journal's favorite guitar-loving yogi and spiritual teacher - returns to the podcast. This time around, we hear more about his early days growing up in Seattle, including the now-customized Gibson J-45 that he purchased in the '50s, used throughout the '60s as a Reprise Records artist, and still plays today. We talk about his new album, en CHANT ed (out now on all the streaming platforms), working with Seal, and how he defines mantra music. en CHANT ed on Spotify: en CHANT ed on Apple Music: We also get advice on how to stay positive during stressful times (including the recent election), the importance of inclusion, the history of yoga in the U.S. and so much more. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans, and it is loaded with bonus content. Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars: StewMac: Check out this affordable S-style guitar kit: Thanks, as always, for tuning in.
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Podcast 482: Daisy Tempest
11/13/2024
Podcast 482: Daisy Tempest
On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we're sharing an inspiring chat on guitarmaking and storytelling with UK-based luthier Daisy Tempest. In just a few years, Daisy's YouTube channel - where she documents the craft (and toil) behind her handcrafted instruments - has exploded in popularity. (A recent video documenting the $36,000 acoustic guitar she built currently has over 300,000 views and counting.) Still in the early stages of her guitar career, she's already expanded the audience for high-end acoustics with her fresh take on content creation and some truly gorgeous instruments. It will be fascinating to see what's next. During our talk, we discuss her background, her decision to become a luthier, her unique build videos (which she currently films and edits entirely on her own...while simultaneously making the guitars), where she finds inspiration, the guitar market today, and so much more. Bonus: Watch the entire interview on YouTube: Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars: Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans and loaded with bonus content.
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Podcast 481: Sierra Hull
11/08/2024
Podcast 481: Sierra Hull
Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull can do it all: She juggles time with her own band, touring with Bela Fleck, and performing with the likes of Cory Wong, Brad Paisley, Billy Strings, and the Allman Betts Band. On this week's podcast, we discuss a pair of eclectic covers she's just shared: Tears for Fears' "Mad World" and the Grateful Dead's "Black Muddy River" and hear all about them. We also talk about life on the road, electric octave mandolins(!), being a free agent, the art of changing mandolin strings, plans for the future, and so much more. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Register today: This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: Peghead Nation: (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars: Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans and loaded with bonus content.
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