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Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin

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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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For episode 116, we're joined by Spanish guitarmaker Paco Chorobo from Úbeda, Spain. Paco shares his journey from telecommunications engineer to full-time luthier and discusses his approach to building both classical and flamenco guitars while blendi... more

For Episode 115 of the podcast, we're joined by classical guitarmaker Marco Bortolozzo.

In our conversation, Marco tells us about the mentorship that launched his career, and the story behind his signature Olympic ring rosette, which was inspired b... more

Working out of his solo shop in Quebec, Thierry André is a builder of truly one-of-a-kind instruments.

For episode 114 of the podcast, Thierry dives into his design process and explains why he believes every instrument should include an element of ... more

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Paco Chorobo
Luthier from Ubida, Spain; crafts classical and flamenco guitars
Ubida, Spain
Episode: 116: Paco Chorobo
Marco Bortolozzo
Classical guitar maker
Independent luthier (Milan/Italy)
Episode: 115. Marco Bortolozzo
Thierry André
Builder of one-of-a-kind instruments based in Quebec, Canada
Independent luthier
Episode: 114. Thierry André
Sean McGowan
Guitarist and educator
Independent musician and educator
Episode: 113. Sean McGowan
Otto D'Ambrosio
Solo luthier and chief designer at Eastman Guitars
Eastman Guitars
Episode: 112. Otto D'Ambrosio
Ray Kraut
Guitar builder featured on the episode
Derrio Wood Company / Kraut Guitars
Episode: 111. Raymond Kraut
Ben Wilborn
Guitar maker with a musician's perspective on instrument design.
Wilborn Guitars
Episode: 110. Ben Wilborn
Juha Ruokangas
A Finnish guitar maker pushing the boundaries of instrument design.
Rukangas Guitars
Episode: 109. Juha Ruokangas
Fred Carlson
Instrument maker and artist known for his innovative and artistic stringed instruments.
Episode: 108: Fred Carlson

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Michael Bashkin
Host of the podcast and interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    If you are into guitars and their craft by the leading luthiers then Michael's show will not disappoint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gpopgp
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast!

    Thank you, Michael Bashkin

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sugarinthegourd
    United States3 years ago
  • Invaluable Content!

    Super grateful to Michael for making this podcast! The amount of knowledge shared has helped me a ton in my journey of building guitars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hughese1
    United States3 years ago
  • Just wonderful - there’s nothing else out there of this quality

    Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DjehliBehbi
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Entertaining and enlightening

    This is an excellent podcast. Michael is a truly good interviewer - he gets his interviewees to relax, open up and talk about their work, their instruments and their lives.

    Anyone who’s interested in musical instruments, especially wooden ones, and most especially guitars, will enjoy it. Those of you who are already interested in the craft of lutherie will love it. And some of you who are looking for a vocation in the world of music that doesn’t require musical virtuosity might even discover so... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLC-SF
    United States4 years ago

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The host draws out technical detail without getting in the way of the guest.
The conversations feel like a masterclass in craft and storytelling, not just biographies.
Interviews are engaging and endlessly informative for luthiers and guitar enthusiasts.

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116: Paco Chorobo
Q: What are the major differences between flamenco and classical guitars in construction?
Flamenco guitars use a forward-tilted neck with lower mass and lighter bracing to enable a very quick attack and dry sustain, while classical guitars have a higher mass and longer sustain with more complex harmonic content; the neck setup and bridge height differ to optimize action and excitation angles for each style.
109. Juha Ruokangas
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges in terms of developing the pickup?
Juha discusses the complexities of integrating the pickup into existing guitar systems and ensuring it remains practical for musicians.
105: TJ Thompson
Q: What's going to separate out a builder?
The market will increasingly value design, aesthetics, and perhaps reputation as differentiators among builders.
105: TJ Thompson
Q: Has repair work always been that sort of flywheel to keep everything else going?
Repair work and selling vintage guitars are key to maintaining the business financially while building new guitars.
98. Gary Southwell (Southwell Guitars)
Q: What do you think has been your greatest asset in riding all those ups and downs for 50 years and kept you in business?
It's not just a love that makes you do that. It's an obsession, isn't it really? It's a desire to all, you know, the next one is always going to be the best one.

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