Latest Luthier Podcast Episodes
Q&A | Taptuning Tops, Tonewood Myths, Best Guitar Brands, and More!
DIY Guitar Making - April 27, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show - Favorite Guitar brands/companies - Fret slotting saws - Marketing your guitars - How many pounds of pressure do go-bars produce? - Inlaying into dark woods as opposed to light wood...
89. Josh Rieck (J. Rieck Lutherie)
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - April 27, 2024 01:38 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsJosh 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. ...
Iconic Live Albums
Guitar Speak Podcast - April 24, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsFrom Ace to Zorn and Adams to Zeppelin we check out our favorite 11 live albums with killer guitar playing...plus bonus Neil Diamond! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard B...
Q&A | Sizing Fretwire, Neck Profiling Jigs, Electric Guitar Tonewood Myths and More!
DIY Guitar Making - April 21, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Do headstock templates include space for the nut? - A jig for profiling necks with a router - An audio example of a student's guitar - Choosing fretwire with the right tang size for your fret slots - Leg tapering...
Iconic Guitar in the Movies
Guitar Speak Podcast - March 30, 2024 04:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe Guitar Speak Podcast's 'Iconic Series' roundtable names the top nine motion pictures featuring cool guitar stuff. Good times! Please note - Matt's audio is a little sketchy at first but rapidly improves, Rob and Gabor sound delightful throughout as usual! Originally published Oct 2021. ...
88. Casimi Guitars
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - March 27, 2024 17:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsLifelong 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 ...
Guitar Review: Gretsch Broadkaster Jr Chris Rocha Model GSP#245
Guitar Speak Podcast - March 24, 2024 07:19 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThis is the plugged in review of the new Gretsch Broadkaster Jr Chris Rocha Model! Matt reports back from the studio and live arena with the rundown of this new Gretsch signature guitar. Also check out our interview with Chris himself, talking us through the process of working with Gretsch: ...
Q&A | Purfling Depth, Instrument Glue Recommendations, Mold Making and More!
DIY Guitar Making - March 22, 2024 19:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR Questions! Questions/Topics: - hide glue vs. titebond - fish glue - how deep should purfling be inlaid? - inlaying turqoise - The "Best" Guitar show - Using waxed wood strips like Teflon strips - Top thickness - french polishing and tru oil - ...
Q&A | Resonating vs Reflecting Backs, Top Thickness, Scrapwood uses, and more!
DIY Guitar Making - March 17, 2024 23:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – What do you do with your scrap wood? – Buying pre-bent sides – Best heating blanket for side bending – radial rosettes – thicknessing backs as a resonator or a reflector – Thicknessing tops – Plate gluing jig...
Chris Rocha Interview - his new signature Gretsch GSP #244
Guitar Speak Podcast - February 28, 2024 14:04 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsChris Rocha is an American Christian producer, Guitarist, Entrepreneur and pioneer in the Spanish Christian music industry. He is a two-time Dove Award winner, worked on two Grammy Award-winning albums and numerous Grammy nominated projects. Gretsch has just released the Chris Rocha Signature B...
87. Joe Zon (Zon Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - February 27, 2024 02:39 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsJoe 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 ...
(Accidental) Iconic Guitar Albums GSP #243
Guitar Speak Podcast - February 26, 2024 13:35 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWhat albums surprised you with unexpected yet glorious guitars?! Matt, Rob and Gabor name their favourite three (accidental) Iconic Guitar Albums...starring Harry Connick Jr, The Chicks and Jamiroquai. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show Th...
Q&A | Chisel Sharpening, Mesquite for Fretboards, Happy Accidents and more!
DIY Guitar Making - February 21, 2024 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Chisel Sharpening - source for dyed purfling strips - bridge wood - amp repair - mesquite for fretboards? - happy accidents - what to do with "mistakes" - the role of patience and focus in nut slotting technique -...
Introducing - The Guitar Quiz Podcast
Guitar Speak Podcast - February 18, 2024 12:07 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAlrighty, who doesn't love a good spinoff? Introducing 'The Guitar Quiz Podcast', a rapid fire 20 question quiz about guitar stuff. Good times! The Guitar Quiz Podcast is produced by the Guitar Speak Podcast. The quiz has it's own podcast platform to follow and subscribe to, but we will also pu...
Inside Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store with Bud Cole, President Fender Asia Pacific
Guitar Speak Podcast - February 11, 2024 12:27 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsBud Cole, Fender's President for the Asia Pacific region, takes us inside the company's first ever 'flagship' store, launched in Tokyo. The store boasts four levels of Fender goodness, from merch to custom shop and all points in between. Bud also explains Fender Japan's unique position in the ...
Q&A | Scarf Joint Jig, Choosing Top Wood for a Parlor, Using Slotted or Unslotted Bridge Pins...
DIY Guitar Making - February 07, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Can backs be flatsawn? - a miter box design for cutting scarf joints - Best wood bindings to replace white plastic bindings - Best topwood for a parlor size instrument - using slotted or unslotted bridge pins - b...
NAMM 2024 - the hits! GSP #240
Guitar Speak Podcast - February 04, 2024 12:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsNAMM 2024 was massive! Matt is joined by Rob Rhodes and Gabor Josika in another 'Iconic Series' roundtable discussing the biggest hits at NAMM, honourable mentions and couple of recent 'not exactly NAMM releases'. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal ...
86: Aluminati Guitar Company
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - January 30, 2024 18:02 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsAluminati 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...
Iconic Tones - the players, tracks and tools that changed the game. GSP#239
Guitar Speak Podcast - January 18, 2024 02:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsOn this Iconic Series episode Matt, Rob & Gabor choose six guitarists known for crafting unique tones. Zappa, The Edge, Santana, Stevens, Knopfler and May all get a run with honourable mentions to Young, Slash and an excellent list of suggestions from GSP listeners. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripe...
Q&A | Radial Rosettes, Soundhole Binding, Pinless Bridges, and More!
DIY Guitar Making - January 13, 2024 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Tasmanian Blackwood - Radial rosettes - Binding the inside of the soundhole - Making radius dishes - Paste wax for preventing glue from sticking to jigs - Pinless bridges - Box elder for guitars? - What is your s...
Fender Jazzmaster - Review and Giveaway GSP#238
Guitar Speak Podcast - January 12, 2024 14:40 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsMatt takes Fender's Player series Jazzmaster for a spin on stage and in the studio for this Guitar Speak Podcast review. Thanks to Fender Australia, we are giving away this very guitar. Entries close Jan 30 AEST. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the onl...
Q&A | Saddle Height, Lint in Finish, Why is My Saddle so long?, and More!
DIY Guitar Making - January 05, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Soundhole Binding - Bone nut/saddle porosity - Saddle height - vacuum bags for laminating sides - solid linings - fixing misplaced fretboard dots - carbon fiber humbucker covers - sanding the contour of the bridg...
The Iconic 2023 Wrap Up GSP#237
Guitar Speak Podcast - December 31, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe GSP Iconic Series team of Matt, Rob and Gabor are back with a sprawling look back over 2023. We're talking favorite albums, gigs, gear, The Rollings Stones (the band and the similarly named publication), gig disasters, 'new' Beatles, Satriani jamming EVH, Notaklon, new and old school musical...
85. Al Beardsell
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - December 28, 2023 16:21 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsAl 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, e...
Q&A | Shrinkage Cracks in the Top, Purfling Materials, Nut Slotting and More!
DIY Guitar Making - December 16, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Soundboard cracks and humidity - Eastern White Cedar for Tops - Purfling materials for a headplate - How deep to cut your nut slots - The role of patience and perseverance in lutherie - more suggestions on what I...
Q&A | My next build, how to store wood, planers vs. jointers, and more!
DIY Guitar Making - December 10, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Topics/Questions: - Slide Guitar Nut Compensation - Buy a planer or a jointer first? - Stewmac side bending machines - What should me next build be? - Best way to store wood - bridge plates - Quilted Mahogany - Soundboard radius in ...
Fender California Series Acoustics Review GSP#236
Guitar Speak Podcast - December 03, 2023 12:08 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsFender's California Series of acoustic guitars marries Leo Fender's early '60s acoustic designs with modern features. Does this 'back to the future' plan work out? Matt test drives a couple of models live and in the studio to find out. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretb...
Deering Banjos Master Builder Chad Kopotic | Episode 24
Banjo Studio Podcast - November 29, 2023 17:32 - 1 hourChad Kopotic is the master builder over at the Deering Banjo Company and has been with Deering for 27 years now. Chad knows pretty much everything there is to know when constructing and setting up banjos. He's a great resource and gives us a lot of great tips on how to properly set up your banjo.
84. Cristian Mirabella
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - November 28, 2023 02:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsCris 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...
Q&A | Aluminum Bridge Plates, Bending Solid Linings, Fretboard Radii for Acoustics, "The Tree" Mahogany, and More!
DIY Guitar Making - November 26, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Topics/Questions: - Flattening the top radius in the upper bout to glue the fretboard tongue - Bending solid linings or laminating solid linings - What is the lowest fretboard radius used for acoustic guitars? - Bosch Colt trim route...
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