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Every month, luthier Michael Bashkin interviews some of his favorite fellow guitar builders, makers and creatives on the Luthier on Luthier podcast. Acoustic, electric, flattop, archtop and everything in-between... brought to you by the Fretboard Journal
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March 24, 2025
<p>For episode 100 of the podcast, I talk with the legendary Jim Olson.</p> <p>Jim should need little introduction to most Luthier on Luthier listeners. His guitars have been played and cherished by artists including James Taylor (you can even spot the trademark headstock "O" during Taylor's appearance on the Simpsons), Paul Simon, Phil Keaggy, Zac Brown and Patty Larkin.</p> <p>Though he creates some of the most valuable flattop guitars around, his build process is all about efficiency and quality control. Jim talks about how his tooling and processes have changed over the years, how Bob Taylor talked him into his first CNC, early career challenges ("I couldn't give them away," he says about his first guitars), and about the subjective nature of a "better" guitar.</p> <p>Link: <a href= "https://olsonguitars.com">https://olsonguitars.com</a></p> <p>Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of <a href= "https://www.bashkinguitars.com">Bashkin Guitars</a> and brought to you by the <a href= "https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription"> Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a> and <a href= "https://www.stewmac.com/?irclickid=VA-TmuXZ%3AxyPUn0Ut-05ZTupUkHUPAzGE2bmy00&utm_source=3755630&utm_medium=Impact&utm_campaign=3755630&utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_1303370&irgwc=1&partner=Fretboard%20Journal&mpid=3755630&group="> StewMac</a>.</p> <p>Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.</p>
February 25, 2025
<p>Maegan Wells is known for her beautifully crafted archtop guitars and mandolins made in her one-person shop in Northern California.</p> <p>For episode 99 of the podcast, Meagan shares her guitar-making journey, starting with attending Bryan Galloup's Galloup School of Guitar Making and Guitar Repair, followed by apprenticeships, side jobs, and a stint at LMI. Meagan also discusses her views on smaller archtop guitars, contrasting sides, and much more. She also reveals a new project on the horizon! </p> <p><a href= "http://www.maegenwellsguitars.com/mwg">http://www.maegenwellsguitars.com/mwg</a></p> <p>Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of <a href= "https://www.bashkinguitars.com">Bashkin Guitars</a> and brought to you by the <a href= "https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription"> Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a> and <a href= "https://www.stewmac.com/?irclickid=VA-TmuXZ%3AxyPUn0Ut-05ZTupUkHUPAzGE2bmy00&utm_source=3755630&utm_medium=Impact&utm_campaign=3755630&utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_1303370&irgwc=1&partner=Fretboard%20Journal&mpid=3755630&group="> StewMac</a>.</p> <p>Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.</p>
January 27, 2025
<p>For episode 98 of the podcast, I am joined by renowned classical guitar maker Gary Southwell. Based on the banks of the River Rede in Northumberland, England, Southwell has been building instruments since 1983.</p> <p>Gary and I talk about the unique characteristics of Bog Oak, the history and influence of 19th-century Viennese guitars, his interactions with Julian Bream, and some reflections on 50 years of guitar making. <a id="m_-8465095884816533876LPlnk" href= "https://www.southwellguitars.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.southwellguitars.co.uk/&source=gmail&ust=1738082931876000&usg=AOvVaw0eJoD2-LQjy7aqIVbZ4fOS"> https://www.southwellguitars.<wbr />co.uk/</a></p> <p>Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of <a href= "https://www.bashkinguitars.com">Bashkin Guitars</a> and brought to you by the <a href= "https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription"> Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a> and <a href= "https://www.stewmac.com/?irclickid=VA-TmuXZ%3AxyPUn0Ut-05ZTupUkHUPAzGE2bmy00&utm_source=3755630&utm_medium=Impact&utm_campaign=3755630&utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_1303370&irgwc=1&partner=Fretboard%20Journal&mpid=3755630&group="> StewMac</a>.</p> <p>Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.</p> <p> </p>
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