by The Fretboard Journal
The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.
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April 14, 2025
<p>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.</p> <p>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).<br /> <br /> It's a fun chat with a truly innovative musician.<br /> <br /> <a href= "https://andypitcher.bandcamp.com/album/dot">https://andypitcher.bandcamp.com/album/dot</a></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at<br /> <a href="https://betterhelp.com/fret">betterhelp.com/fret</a></p> <div>We are also brought to you by: <br /> Stringjoy Strings: <a href= "https://stringjoy.com">https://stringjoy.com</a></div> <div><br /> (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)<br /> <br /> Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: <a href= "https://mmguitarbar.com">https://mmguitarbar.com</a></div> <div><br /> Peghead Nation: <a href= "https://www.pegheadnation.com">https://www.pegheadnation.com</a></div> <div>(Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).</div> <div><br /> <a href= "https://fretboardsummit.org/">https://fretboardsummit.org/</a></div> <div><a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com">https://www.fretboardjournal.com</a><br /> <br /></div> <div> </div>
April 5, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.lapidusmusic.com/home">https://www.lapidusmusic.com/home</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">It's a revelatory conversation about a distinctly American, ever-evolving instrument. As Joellen puts it, “The dulcimer is an untamed animal.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href= "https://stringjoy.com/">https://stringjoy.com</a></p> <p>(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)<br /> <br /> Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar:<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><a href= "https://mmguitarbar.com">https://mmguitarbar.com</a></p> <p>Peghead Nation:<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><a href= "https://www.pegheadnation.com/">https://www.pegheadnation.com</a><br /> (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).</p> <p><a href= "https://fretboardsummit.org/">https://fretboardsummit.org/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com">https://www.fretboardjournal.com</a></p>
April 1, 2025
<p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>This week, Peghead Nation is launching <a href= "https://www.pegheadnation.com/news-reviews/events/flatpicking-old-time-fiddle-tunes-with-scott-nygaard-new-live-zoom-workshop-series-starts-tuesday-april-1/"> a live Flatpicking Old-Time Fiddle Tunes class</a> with guitar virtuoso (and co-founder) Scott Nygaard.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.pegheadnation.com">https://www.pegheadnation.com</a></p> <p>This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings:<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><a href= "https://stringjoy.com/">https://stringjoy.com</a><br /> (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)<br /> <br /> Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar:<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><a href= "https://mmguitarbar.com">https://mmguitarbar.com</a></p> <p>Peghead Nation:<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><a href= "https://www.pegheadnation.com/">https://www.pegheadnation.com</a><br /> (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).</p> <p><a href= "https://fretboardsummit.org/">https://fretboardsummit.org/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com">https://www.fretboardjournal.com</a></p>
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