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The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

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

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

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Latest Episodes

The great John Leventhal joins us once again to talk about the making of his new solo album, 'National Drift.'

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We talk about his recording process for the album, how the songs came to be, the guitars he's... more

Frank Gross, founder of West Seattle's Thunder Road Guitars, joins us this week. Thunder Road is a unique brick-and-mortar success story. Thanks to some smart business moves (online and off), Thunder Road has thrived. In fact, Frank recently purchase... more

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On today's episode, guest host Ryan Richter sits down with multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Nate Mercereau.

Renowned for pushing the boundaries of stringed instruments, Nate continues to redefine what it means to play and compose with ... more

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Molly Tuttle joins us this week to talk about guitars (of course), her touring rig, life on the road and so much more.

We chat about vintage Martins, the new Martin double-neck guitar she's using (the Martin Grand J-28E DN), why she hasn't gone el... more

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Frank Gross
Owner, Thunder Road Guitars
Thunder Road Guitars
Episode: Podcast 563: Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars
Molly Tuttle
Guitarist and renowned bluegrass/Americana musician
Independent/Artist
Episode: Podcast 561: Molly Tuttle
Bryan Sutton
Guitarist and educator, Blue Ridge Guitar Camp founder
Notable collaborations include Billy Strings, Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs
Episode: Podcast 560: Bryan Sutton
Maisy Owen
A young singer-songwriter from Nashville
Tompkins Square (label)
Episode: Podcast 559: Maisy Owen
Glen Hansard
Singer-songwriter, member of The Frames and The Swell Season
The Frames; The Swell Season
Episode: Podcast 558: Glen Hansard Remembered
Mark Turley
Founder/teacher of Summer School Electronics
Summer School Electronics
Episode: Podcast 557: Summer School Electronics' Mark Turley Returns
Louis Campbell
Guitarist, collaborates with Dove Ellis, studied with Martin Simpson
Freelance musician
Episode: Podcast 556: Louis Campbell
Micah Preite
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
Episode: Podcast 555: Micah Preite
Alex Amen
Musician and songwriter
ATO Records (album Son of Amen)
Episode: Podcast 554: Alex Amen

Hosts

Jason Verlinde
Host of the guitar-focused magazine podcast, with long-running involvement in the Fretboard Journal ecosystem.
Sophia
Co-host frequently contributing insights and archival context, with a focus on guest narratives and publication history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 520 ratings
  • The podcast that we want!

    I wasn’t a podcast guy until I started listening to the Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast a few years back. Jason Verlinde does an amazing job at steering this podcast in the most intriguing and satisfying way. As someone who loves guitars, from hearing the music that is played off of them, all the way to the luthier side, this is the ultimate podcast.🙏🏻

    ~Jonathan Parker

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The podcast that we want!
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States5 months 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 Statesa year 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

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Listeners praise thoughtful, depth-first interviews with builders and players.
Audience notes high production quality and deep-dive gear discussions.
Some criticism about inconsistent audio quality across episodes.
Many fans appreciate the host's curiosity and ability to let guests ramble into technical details.

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Podcast 563: Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars
Q: How do you decide what brands to carry and how do you manage brand relationships given the competitive landscape?
Frank describes starting with vintage and used gear, then gradually adding new brands like Fender and Gibson via a low-commitment Fender Custom Shop arrangement during COVID, focusing on strategic partnerships and long-term relationships rather than chasing scale.
Podcast 563: Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars
Q: Tell me, when did this all begin?
Thunder Road started in 2011 in West Seattle, with Frank transitioning from a band career, leaving Emerald City Guitars, and building the store through careful branding, online growth, and local community focus.
Podcast 563: Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars
Q: Walk me through the history of Thunder Road Guitars, because you've got one in Portland now, you've got one here in West Seattle, you just bought the building.
Frank explains the origin in West Seattle in 2011, the gradual growth from a tiny operation to a brick-and-mortar presence, and the strategic move to Portland as a largely independent but connected operation that shares brands and events.
Podcast 556: Louis Campbell
Q: What prompted the switch from classical to popular music within your education, and how did that influence your career?
He explains that moving to the popular music course allowed more composition and professional engagement, enabling him to tour, write, reflect, and apply classical insights to a broader musical personality.
Podcast 556: Louis Campbell
Q: Could you talk a little bit about your relation to Martin Simpson?
Louis recounts meeting Martin through Sam Sweeney, the long-running mentorship, and how those experiences shaped his playing and his approach to tone and improvisation, especially in traditional contexts.

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What is The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The collection centers on deep-dive conversations with guitarists, luthiers, and gear makers who shape the fretted-instrument world. Episodes span artist journeys, recording approaches, gear exploration, and the culture surrounding handmade instruments, live performance, and boutique shops. Listeners get thoughtful storytelling, practical insights into technique and construction, and behind-the-scenes looks at summits, workshops, and collaborative projects. A standout thread is the emphasis on craft, lineage, and community—yoked with a curiosity that goes beyond gear to the human stories and creative processes behind remarkable guitars and the people who build, play, and sustain them.

Noteworthy: frequent first-person gear stories, hands-o... more

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2. Molly Tuttle
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7. Louis Campbell
8. Micah Preite

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