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
Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin
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Published by The Fretboard Journal
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117 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
August 28, 2026
117. Jamie Gale
Michael Bashkin interviews Jamie Gale about navigating the guitar industry's cycles and building a distinctive identity for independent makers.
July 31, 2026
116: Paco Chorobo
Host Michael Bashkin interviews Spanish guitarmaker Paco Chorobo about his transition from engineer to luthier and his philosophy on crafting classical and flamenco guitars for individual players.
July 2, 2026
115. Marco Bortolozzo
Host Michael Bashkin interviews classical guitarmaker Marco Bortolozzo about his career mentorship, signature rosette, and innovative building techniques.
117 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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117. Jamie Gale
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[…] Do you think there would ever be a cycle where it swings back away from that, like not using the available technologies becomes important to somebody? Absolutely. I think it's important now. So when I talk about sort of moving towards sort of perfection or what I call sort of futurism at this point in time versus rejection or the golden years impulse, those exist at all times within the culture. It's just that the bulk of us, the majority move in one direction or the other. And so, you know, you've had guests on your podcast I can think of right now, someone like Michael Sankey. Michael thrives on the idea of, hey, this weed in the garden is what they used to use for sandpaper. […]
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