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The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

The Fretboard Journal
Fretboard Summit
Guitar Making
Guitar
Bluegrass Music
Peghead Nation
Music Industry
Lutherie
Fretboard Journal
Folk Music
Martin Guitars
Vintage Guitars
Guitar Pedals
Guitar Techniques
D'addario
Guitar Repair
String Theories
Music
Jazz
The Fretboard Journal
Mikkel Ploug

The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.

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Latest Episodes

On this week's episode of the Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to singer-songwriter Darryl Rahn about his new album (out today on Capitol Records).

Darryl shares a look into his recording process, his gear set-up to get that perfect acoustic live... more

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Musician Brad Barr joins us this week to share the story of the Barr Brothers' 2025 album, Let It Hiss, and talk guitar.

Brad's guitar playing is uniquely shaped by world music sounds. For years now, Brad has been using a simple but effective trick... more

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On this week's podcast, we're mixing things up. Take a peek inside our brand new, 59th issue and hear an excerpt from our cover story with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Also, Fretboard Summit news, some of Jason's favorite stories, and more. Get the issue he... more

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On this week's podcast, we're joined by Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria of The Music Emporium. Founded in 1968 by Stu Cohen, The Music Emporium is one of the most successful retailers of boutique and vintage guitars in the world. The Lexington, Mass.-b... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Barr
Guitarist of The Barr Brothers
The Barr Brothers
Episode: Podcast 551: Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers)
Jeff Tweedy
Musician featured in the interview, frontman of Wilco
Wilco
Episode: Inside Fretboard Journal 59
Adam Dardeck
The Music Emporium co-owner/manager
The Music Emporium
Episode: Podcast 549: The Music Emporium's Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria
Andy Cambria
The Music Emporium co-owner/manager
The Music Emporium
Episode: Podcast 549: The Music Emporium's Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria
Lyle Brewer
Professor of guitar at Berklee College
Berklee College of Music
Episode: Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer
Ryan Richter
Guitarist and lap steel player
Professional musician (Dijon, Lizzie McAlpine, Mumford and Sons)
Episode: Podcast 547: Ryan Richter on Backing Dijon at Coachella
Michael Daves
Bluegrass guitarist and longtime collaborator
Episode: Podcast 546: Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff on Jim & Jesse
Jacob Jolliff
Mandolin player, guitarist, and composer
Episode: Podcast 546: Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff on Jim & Jesse
Thomm Jutz
Guitarist, songwriter, producer and Belmont University instructor; discussed as the guest of the episode.
Musician, Belmont University
Episode: Podcast 544: Thomm Jutz

Hosts

Jason Verlinde
Host of The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast with focus on luthiers, guitars, and gear; publisher/editorial leadership for The Fretboard Journal.
Sofia Wolfson
Assistant editor contributing guest interviews and episode coordination.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 517 ratings
  • Two I loved …

    I discovered Lyle Brewer by accident on the internet one day. I’ve followed him ever since. It was a thrill to sign on today and see he was interviewed on this podcast. He is modest… he is fantastic. BTW, totally different players, but David Grier was another one like that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    they call me Bud
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Always interesting guests, great questions and interactions by Jason. It’s especially cool to hear from musicians who might not otherwise get any exposure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark.00255
    United States7 months ago
  • Go Deep With Jason

    This podcast goes deep with big names and interesting people in the world of guitar and music in general. Jason’s a great interviewer and seems to make his guests feel comfortable. This is a must-listen for guitar nerds who want to go deeper than the latest gear, and get into the minds of great builders, players, and repair people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TyColorado25
    United States2 years ago
  • Gotta up the audio game

    Ethan Sherman’s mic on the new ep is unlistenable. Deleted.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lennon2020
    United States2 years ago
  • Guru Singh

    More Guru Singh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wabn
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise in-depth conversations with builders and players, noting it goes beyond gear talk.
High-quality interviewer who makes guests comfortable and dives into craft and career.
Positive feedback on the breadth of guests and the passion for guitars; occasional critiques on audio quality.
Overall, regarded as a top resource for guitar nerds and the broader fretted-instrument community.

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Podcast 551: Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers)
Q: You have been kind of blowing up the internet or at least Instagram with what do we call it?
Brad explains he learned the technique from Nicolae Neascu, emphasizes giving credit, and notes he's developed his own approach while hoping others will expand on it.
Inside Fretboard Journal 59
Q: Could you elaborate on the process from beginning to end for Twilight Override?
The process took about two years, with careful assembling of material specific to the band and the vocal arrangements, including working through it with family members and collaborators.
Inside Fretboard Journal 59
Q: Is there one guitar that you turn to?
I keep one guitar as a primary instrument, but I also talk about how different instruments inform my songwriting and voice in the studio.
Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer
Q: Do you teach in a way that covers a broad range of styles, or do you focus on specific holes in the curriculum?
He explains that Berklee's approach is to match students with qualified teachers across styles, including both jazz standards and more guitar-centric topics, to accommodate diverse interests.
Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer
Q: How did you become a professor at Berklee, and what was that path like?
Brewer describes a gradual process, starting with creating online guitar lessons to gain attention, followed by a meeting that led to a job offer after persistent outreach to the department head.

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1. Brad Barr
2. Jeff Tweedy
3. Adam Dardeck
4. Andy Cambria
5. Lyle Brewer
6. Ryan Richter
7. Michael Daves
8. Jacob Jolliff

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