Latest Luthier Podcast Episodes
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...
Q&A | Nut Compensation, Buying a Planer, Bridge Repairs and More
DIY Guitar Making - November 21, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR questions! Topics include: - What Material Choices have made a noticeable difference, tonally? - An Acoustic Bridge replacement - When to Install Frets? - Adding Compensation at the Nut - What's the next Build? - Uses for the Planer - Bu...
Q&A | "The Tree" Mahogany, Bending Solid Linings, Fretboard Radii for Acoustics and More!
DIY Guitar Making - November 21, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTo find the "DIY Guitar Making" podcasts AND videos all in one place visit: www.diyguitarmaking.com For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com To find the "DIY Guitar Making" podcasts AND videos all in one pla...
Q&A | How much Inlay is Too Much, Making a Saddle Slotting Jig, Tool Flatness and More!
DIY Guitar Making - November 06, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
83. James Condino
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - October 30, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsJames 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...
Q&A | Woodstock Show, Gluing Frets, Automotive Finishes and More!
DIY Guitar Making - October 30, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Wood Pickguards, Learning CNC, Florentine Cutaways, and More! | Shop Talk with Robert Livingston
DIY Guitar Making - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Brown Eyed Women & Real-Time Practice
Jerry Tone Chats - October 20, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutesYo! Sorry for the delay in episodes! Been busy with some various fun things in the world of music - got back to practicing a bit today on acoustic from fully cold to "warm enough" for the day. Took about 30 minutes to get there, and hopefully there's some fun technique topics I touched on in thi...
Q&A | Smelliest Woods, Haze in Finish, Best Wood and Tool Suppliers, and More!!
DIY Guitar Making - October 17, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Iconic Gear Influencers
Guitar Speak Podcast - October 11, 2023 12:37 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe 'Iconic Series' team assemble to talk about those who have influenced guitar gear trends in a massive way. We're not talking about the YouTube or Instagram cats. We are talking PLAYERS who through the force of their style and tonecraft have made a lasting and ongoing impression on the world ...
New Orleans Banjoist Don Vappie | Episode 23
Banjo Studio Podcast - October 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourNew Orleans tenor banjoist, guitarist, and bassist Don Vappie drops by Banjo Studio to talk with us today. Don has been inducted in the Banjo Hall of Fame and has won the Steve Martin Banjo Award, as well as many other accolades. We get into a number of things including some chord voicings, arti...
Fender Tonemaster Pro Review - all digital pro level floorboard. GSP #234
Guitar Speak Podcast - October 03, 2023 13:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsFender is taking on the digital modelling floorboard heavyweights with the launch of its Tone Master Pro. Fender spent over four years in development and the final product boasts over 100 amps, cabs and effects, touchscreen, integrated rotary footswitches/parameter controls and extensive IO. M...
82. Richard Hoover (Santa Cruz Guitar Co.)
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin - September 27, 2023 16:29 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratingsRichard 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...
Jackson Virtuoso Guitar: the plugged-in review GSP #233
Guitar Speak Podcast - September 26, 2023 23:26 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe GSP plugged-in review of Jackson's latest USA made offering - the Virtuoso. Matt test drives the guitar live and in the studio. Can it play more than metal? Spoiler alert...yes! Jackson 'Virtuoso' Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cymOD8mT-8U Marty Friedman Sept 2023 GSP interview...
Marty Friedman - on launching the new USA Jackson ’Virtuoso’ and more. GSP #232.
Guitar Speak Podcast - September 17, 2023 12:40 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsMarty Friedman is back on the show! Marty talks us through his involvement in Jackson's killer new US made 'Virtuoso', working alongside Misha Mansoor, playing with orchestras, why Japanese music of all genres is so open to heavy guitars and more. Jackson 'Virtuoso' Video https://www.youtube...
Q&A | Luthier's Mercantile is Closing!!!
DIY Guitar Making - September 12, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Tour Stories w/ My Dad
Jerry Tone Chats - September 11, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutesI finally got to sit down with my dad and capture some of my favorite stories of his over the years, as well as a bit about how he got into taping and why. Several more parts to this interview coming eventually.
Q&A | Using Pine for Guitar Tops, Shop Injuries, Roasted Flamed Maple and More!
DIY Guitar Making - September 10, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Q&A | How to Install Abalone Purfling
DIY Guitar Making - September 08, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Jerry Tone Chats - Waldotronics & The Timeline
Jerry Tone Chats - September 08, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutesDesigned to give some explanation as to how revolutionary of a discovery this is for our Jerry Tone nerd world, it's my friend Waldotronics on a rare phone call with me to hammer out some of the details and nerd out over some wild observations in regards to Jerry gear and when it was used. So pr...
Waldotronics & The Timeline
Jerry Tone Chats - September 08, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutesDesigned to give some explanation as to how revolutionary of a discovery this is for our Jerry Tone nerd world, it's my friend Waldotronics on a rare phone call with me to hammer out some of the details and nerd out over some wild observations in regards to Jerry gear and when it was used. So pr...
Q&A | How Soundbox Depth Affects Tone
DIY Guitar Making - September 06, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Jerry Tone Chats - Episode 2
Jerry Tone Chats - September 04, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesToday's solo hang ended up being all about phrasing...what is good phrasing? What is bad phrasing? Trying my hand at talking through some musical concepts. Not intended to be an instructional episode, moreso something to inspire discussion or reflection on your own phrasing! Happy playing and...
Phrasing Talk
Jerry Tone Chats - September 04, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesToday's solo hang ended up being all about phrasing...what is good phrasing? What is bad phrasing? Trying my hand at talking through some musical concepts. Not intended to be an instructional episode, moreso something to inspire discussion or reflection on your own phrasing! Happy playing and...
Q&A | Should you use Nickel Silver, Evo Gold, or Stainless Steel Frets?
DIY Guitar Making - September 04, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLuthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Somet...
Welcome & FAQ
Jerry Tone Chats - September 01, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutesWhat's up y'all!! It's been nearly 3 years since I've uploaded a podcast episode, and oh my, how we've grown! I get a lot of DMs asking similar questions, so I figured I'd set up mics late at night and chat & play for a little bit and hopefully share some fun info in the meantime. Love your fa...
Jerry Tone Chats - Episode 1
Jerry Tone Chats - September 01, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutesWhat's up y'all!! Long time no see. It's been 3 years since I've uploaded a Grateful Talks episode, and my how we've grown! Jerry Tone Store is thriving and there's more interest than ever in the details of the rigs he was using; I get so many DMs on a daily basis asking the same questions, so...
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