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Life With Strings Attached

Jamie Gale
Guitar Making
Music Industry
Music
Craftsmanship
Guitar
Lutherie
Creativity
Guitar Design
Innovation
Guitars
Acoustic Guitars
Boutique Guitar Showcase
Artistry
Luthier
Acoustic Instruments
Guitar Technology
Vintage Guitars
Rock and Roll
Lutherie Mentorship
Guitar Building

Everything in life is better understood if you can learn to see the strings attached.

Life With Strings Attached is a long-form conversation series hosted by Jamie Gale that explores the people, ideas, and disciplines shaping the evolving world of the guitar.

Drawing on decades of experience across touring, retail, distribution, manufacturing, education, consulting, and global cultural exchange,... more

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Today on Life With Strings Attached, I'm joined by Hozen Yong, the founder of Hozen Guitars and a builder whose mission it has been to bring boutique-level responsiveness and craftsmanship to a wider range of players.

His path started in Singapore, ... more

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Today on Life With Strings Attached, I sit down with filmmaker and storyteller Tim C. Johnson for a conversation about what guitars, animation and great stories have in common.

From the creative worlds behind films like Ants, Over the Hedge and How ... more

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Today on Life With Strings Attached, I'm joined by Marcel Fehse, a German guitar maker whose instruments challenge almost every assumption about how a guitar should be built. Drawing on a background in metalworking, he's developed a striking all-alum... more

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Today on Life With Strings Attached, I'm joined by Ola Strandberg, the guitar designer, innovator, and creative force behind Strandberg Guitars.

We talked about the small design decisions that make a huge difference, from neck materials and tremolo ... more

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Tim C. Johnson
Filmmaker and storyteller, works on animation and film projects such as Ants, Over the Hedge, and How to Train Your Dragon
Filmmaker and storyteller
Episode: What Ants, How to Train Your Dragon and a Teuffel Guitar Have in Common | Tim C. Johnson
Marcel Fehse
German guitar maker introducing all-aluminum guitars
Episode: Marcel Fehse | The All-Aluminum Guitar Nobody Asked For
Ola Strandberg
Guitar designer, innovator, and creative force behind Strandberg Guitars
Strandberg Guitars
Episode: Ola Strandberg | Titanium Necks, AI and the Guitar That Never Stops Evolving
Jerome Little
Founder of Torzal Guitars, designer of the Torzal Natural Twist
Torzal Guitars
Episode: Why Should a Musician Adapt to an Instrument? | Jerome Little (Torzal Guitars)
André Gonçalves
Lisbon-based artist, musician, and instrument designer
ADDAC Systems
Episode: André Gonçalves (ADDAC System) | When Modular Synthesis Meets the Guitar String
Chris Griffiths
CSO and Director of Innovation at D'Addario
D'Addario & Company
Episode: From a Guitar Shop at 19 to the World's Biggest String Company | Chris Griffiths (D'Addario)
Cristian Mirabella
Famed R-top guitar maker
Episode: D'Angelico, Loar and Why New York Changed the Guitar Forever | Cristian Mirabella
Markus Spohn
Co-owner/Incoming leader at Tom Anderson Guitarworks
Tom Anderson Guitarworks
Episode: Tom Anderson & Markus Spohn | Passing the Torch at Anderson Guitarworks
David Sutkin
Founder of Bass UpFront and collector known for his Bass UpFront Studio and deep involvement in bass culture
Bass UpFront
Episode: David Sutkin | What 350 Basses Taught Me About Craft, Collecting & the World's Best Luthiers

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Jamie Gale
Host and interviewer focused on exploring guitar design, culture, and industry dynamics.

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3.8 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • AI Shill

    Trash proponent of AI and anti-artist, pro corporation capitalist bootlicker. Pass on this never-been

    Apple Podcasts
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    FValdez
    United States4 months ago
  • Stop the umhuh umhuh umhuh

    I enjoy the content but not the host. Jamie is pompous and interrupting to guests. Stop with the umhum,, umhum,,,umhum. Constantly, no one needs you constant approval. Good guest terrible host. Remove.

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    kpro65
    United States9 months ago

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The Two Towers Guitar in the Valley That Inspired Tolkien | Giulio Negrini
Q: What did you do and why did you do it?
Giulio explains he created two guitars and an inlay inspired by The Two Towers to express a moment from the story, combining personal history, the Tolkien narrative, and a desire to push the guitar beyond traditional boundaries as a sculptural piece.
Biography | The Story of Ervin Somogyi
Q: How did you end up becoming a guitar maker despite your early life and family expectations?
A combination of curiosity, practical experimentation, and opportunities that arose when I least expected them—starting with fixing guitars for income, then meeting an influential player who requested a custom instrument, and gradually formalizing a workshop and apprenticeship approach.
50 Years of EMG | Rob Turner on Metallica, Active Pickups & the Black Box
Q: Do you view EMG as a heavy metal-focused brand or a versatile option for many players?
While heavy metal players embraced EMG early on, the technology is designed to be versatile across genres; the choice of tone depends on the player, amp, and setup rather than the pickup alone.
50 Years of EMG | Rob Turner on Metallica, Active Pickups & the Black Box
Q: What was the market response in the early NAMM shows and how did it shape the company?
Early shows built relationships with players and builders, showing that the product could deliver in live and studio contexts, which helped EMG transition from a niche idea to a staple in professional setups.
50 Years of EMG | Rob Turner on Metallica, Active Pickups & the Black Box
Q: How do EMG pickups achieve clarity and low mid-range emphasis compared to traditional humbuckers?
By separating the coils, increasing coil height, and controlling mutual inductance, the design reduces mid-range buildup and produces a cleaner, more defined sound suitable for high-gain contexts while maintaining on-board preamp control.

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This long-form interview series centers on the guitar and the people who shape its design, culture, and business. Across episodes, listeners hear about hands-on craft, innovative manufacturing, and the evolving artist economy—from luthiers and boutique amp builders to educators and industry leaders. The conversations frequently reveal how craft, storytelling, and technology intersect, offering practical insights for makers, retailers, and brand builders while highlighting unique philosophies, mentorship networks, and the social dynamics of the instrument world. A standout pattern is the show's ability to connect artisanal craft with broader trends—from AI and platform economics to sustainability and community-building—creating a rich primer... more

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1. Tim C. Johnson
2. Marcel Fehse
3. Ola Strandberg
4. Jerome Little
5. André Gonçalves
6. Chris Griffiths
7. Cristian Mirabella
8. Markus Spohn

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