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Life With Strings Attached

Jamie Gale
Guitar Making
Music Industry
Music
Craftsmanship
Guitar
Lutherie
Creativity
Guitar Design
Innovation
Boutique Guitar Showcase
Guitars
Acoustic Guitars
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 Adrian Bagale of Northfield Mandolins and Guitars.

Adrian’s path begins in Rochester, New York, surrounded by jazz and guitars, and moves through Elderly Instruments, instrument development in Asia,... 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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Adrian Bagale
Founder of Northfield Mandolins and Guitars, instrument developer and musician
Northfield Mandolins and Guitars
Episode: Adrian Bagale | How Northfield Went From Mandolins to Guitars
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
Giulio Negrini
Master luthier, founder of GNG guitars
GNG Guitars
Episode: The Two Towers Guitar in the Valley That Inspired Tolkien | Giulio Negrini
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)
Simon Padalka
Luthier and instrument designer with architectural background
Padalka Guitars
Episode: When Life Tests the Maker | Simon Padalka
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)

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

Reviews

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

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    FValdez
    United States5 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 States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of craft and industry context, with guests who share technical detail and personal storytelling.

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Adrian Bagale | How Northfield Went From Mandolins to Guitars
Q: What were you after? What does it do?
Bagale says The Rival grew out of a guitar-bodied octave mandolin and was designed to connect mandolin players with guitar. Its compact body, 24-inch scale, and mandolin-influenced neck joint make it comfortable while retaining volume and archtop tone.
Adrian Bagale | How Northfield Went From Mandolins to Guitars
Q: So why don't you bring us into maybe a bit of the history, perhaps of your origin and then the origins of Northfield Mandolins and guitars?
Bagale describes growing up in a musical family in Rochester, studying in Michigan, discovering mandolins at Elderly Instruments, and developing instruments at Saga in Asia. Those experiences, especially solving production and communication challenges, led him to start Northfield.
Hozen | Why He Walked Away From 4000 Guitars a Month
Q: What role does asking the right questions play in your work?
Asking the right questions helps define what the player truly needs, guides design decisions, and prevents me from rushing to conclusions; it also shapes how we communicate the instrument's potential.
Hozen | Why He Walked Away From 4000 Guitars a Month
Q: What prompted you to shift from large-scale production to smaller, more personalized guitar making?
A funding loss and a long period of uncertainty made me realize I valued the craft and personal satisfaction more than growth for growth's sake; deciding to focus on custom work allowed me to reconnect with my passion and sustain quality.
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.

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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. Adrian Bagale
2. Tim C. Johnson
3. Marcel Fehse
4. Ola Strandberg
5. Giulio Negrini
6. Jerome Little
7. Simon Padalka
8. André Gonçalves

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