
The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 551 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsHobbiesLeisureMusic | |||

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
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
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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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
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.
Always interesting guests, great questions and interactions by Jason. It’s especially cool to hear from musicians who might not otherwise get any exposure.
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.
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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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Recent guests on The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast include:
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2. Molly Tuttle
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7. Louis Campbell
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