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Podcast 555: Micah Preite
Podcast 555: Micah Preite
LA-based singer-songwriter/composer/guitarist Micah Preite joins us this week! https://micahpreite.bandcamp.com Though his lo-fi/indie songs have millions of streams on Spotify, Preite’s background includes time with SoCal jazz legend Bruce Forman, a visit as a teenager to the OG 2015 Fretboard Summit in California, and studying music at CalArts. He's now working on his first full-length
Fretboard Summit 2026: Lineup and Registration
Fretboard Summit 2026: Lineup and Registration
A THREE-DAY GUITAR FESTIVAL FROM THE FRETBOARD JOURNAL AND OLD TOWN SCHOOL
Fretboard Summit Pedal Building Class 2026 — Summer School Electronics
Fretboard Summit Pedal Building Class 2026 — Summer School Electronics
Summer School is in Session! Mark from Summer School Electronics is back at Fretboard Summit to offer a small build your own pedal class at Fretboard Summit 2026 in Chicago. Have you always been interested in how to build effects pedals, but been intimidated to try it yourself? Or have yo
Podcast 554: Alex Amen
Podcast 554: Alex Amen
Today's podcast episode is with songwriter and guitarist Alex Amen, who has a new album out today on ATO Records. https://alexamen.com In this conversation, we talk about Alex's Texan roots, mountaineering, living on a California commune, and the musical influences found on his new album. Above image: Jackie Domi Join us at our 2026
Tribute: James Blood Ulmer (1940-2026)
Tribute: James Blood Ulmer (1940-2026)
Editor's Note: Jazz, funk and blues guitar legend James "Blood" Ulmer passed away on June 3, 2026 at the age of 86. We profiled Ulmer in a massive Fretboard Journal 50 profile penned by contributor John Kruth (with photos by Stan Schnier). To pay tribute, we're sharing the story here in its entirety. Tuning to
Podcast 553: Ryan Salm and the Home Team String Band
Podcast 553: Ryan Salm and the Home Team String Band
On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we're joined by photojournalist and musician Ryan Salm. When the 2026 World Cup descends on North America, Salm and his group of friends, The Home Team String Band, will hit the road in a converted school bus, visiting match sites to play music and bridge cultural divides. It's
Podcast 552: Darryl Rahn
Podcast 552: Darryl Rahn
On this week's episode of the Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to singer-songwriter Darryl Rahn about his new album (out now on Capitol Records). Darryl shares a look into his recording process, his gear set-up to get that perfect acoustic live sound, his love for his '50s Martin, and more. https://www.instagram.com/darrylrahnmusic/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/darrylrahnmusic/?hl=en Join us
Luthier on Luthier: Thierry Andre
Luthier on Luthier: Thierry Andre
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 danger and surprise. We also talk about his formative time apprenticing with Fred
2026 Fretboard Summit Scholarship Program
2026 Fretboard Summit Scholarship Program
Our 2026 Fretboard Summit takes place August 20-22, 2026, at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. Thanks to our friends at The Music Emporium, we are now offering 10 individual scholarships, granting recipients all-access passes to all the Summit programming (travel/hotels not included). Our goal is to expand the reach of the Summit and bring in younger and more diverse members of the gear and music community to our weekend. All applications are due May 31, 2026, with scholarship grants being awarded June 7.
Brad Barr (Barr Brothers) - Sewing Thread Guitar Hack
Brad Barr (Barr Brothers) - Sewing Thread Guitar Hack
Brad Barr of the Barr Brothers demonstrates one of his trademark guitar effects: A simple nylon sewing thread tied to his guitar string around the bridge. Th...
Register: 2026 Fretboard Summit (Aug 20-22, 2026)
Register: 2026 Fretboard Summit (Aug 20-22, 2026)
A THREE-DAY GUITAR FESTIVAL FROM THE FRETBOARD JOURNAL AND OLD TOWN SCHOOL
Wintergrass 2026 Vintage Instrument Workshop
Wintergrass 2026 Vintage Instrument Workshop
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Tribute: Tucker Zimmerman
Tribute: Tucker Zimmerman
[Editor’s note: This Tucker Zimmerman interview conducted by Jamie Etherington was slated for the Fretboard Journal's print edition. With the artist's passing on January 17, 2026, we’ve decided to share it in its entirety online. It is probably one of the last interviews the self-proclaimed “song poet” did, and we hope it sheds light on
Podcast 549: The Music Emporium’s Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria
Podcast 549: The Music Emporium’s Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria
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. This year, the Lexington, Mass.-based store is sponsoring our 2026 Fretboard Summit and, thanks
Luthier on Luthier: Sean McGowan
Luthier on Luthier: Sean McGowan
For episode 113 of Luthier on Luthier, I'm joined by guitarist and educator Sean McGowan. We focus on his recent Archtop Foundation recording project, featuring 20 tracks across nine exceptional Blue series archtop guitars, and dig into his detailed approach to capturing their unique voices in the studio. Sean also shares highlights from his
What’s Inside: Fretboard Journal 59
What’s Inside: Fretboard Journal 59
Issue 59 of the Fretboard Journal is an instrument lover’s dream. Legends, some fresh faces, historic guitars, interviews with songwriting heroes, and even a philosophy lesson. Here are some highlights found in this issue’s 128 keepsake pages. Nearly every guitar fanatic has thought about building their own instrument. The Fretboard Journal's Mike Buchman flies to
Playing Dijon's Coachella Sets with Ryan Richter
Playing Dijon's Coachella Sets with Ryan Richter
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Gabe Noel & His Rickenbacker Vibrola Tenor Guitar
Gabe Noel & His Rickenbacker Vibrola Tenor Guitar
https://youtu.be/Mxuj0_Vs6_U Musician/composer/arranger Gabe Noel (Sombr, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Dijon) shares his latest instrument acquisition, an incredibly rare 1930s Rickenbacker tenor guitar with a built-in motorized vibrola system. He also jams with a player piano, proving that even the quirkiest of vintage instruments can sound great in the right hands. https://www.gabenoel.com We'll share more on
Podcast 545: Wendy Eisenberg
Podcast 545: Wendy Eisenberg
The incredibly talented Wendy Eisenberg joins us this week to talk about their new, self-titled album, which just earned a Best New Music nod from Pitchfork. Wendy talks about their start playing music in Western Massachusetts, the perils of awful guitar instructors, discovering prog rock (and eventually jazz…and singer-songwriters), and so much more. Hosted
Podcast 544: Thomm Jutz
Podcast 544: Thomm Jutz
Thomm Jutz's story is unlike any other we've ever shared. Born in the Black Forest of Germany, Jutz became obsessed with American music when, at the age of 11, he saw Bobby Bare on TV. He eventually moved to Nashville, where he has worked with Nanci Griffith, Mary Gauthier, Billy Strings, and others. These
Podcast 543: Rhys John Stubbs (Bigfoot Engineering)
Podcast 543: Rhys John Stubbs (Bigfoot Engineering)
Luthier on Luthier: Otto D’Ambrosio
Luthier on Luthier: Otto D’Ambrosio
Podcast 540: Jonah Sissoyev & Eric Skye
Podcast 540: Jonah Sissoyev & Eric Skye
Podcast 539: Mark Stutman (Folkway Music) Returns
Podcast 539: Mark Stutman (Folkway Music) Returns
Podcast 538: The Story of Micro-Frets Guitars with Seth Lorinczi
Podcast 538: The Story of Micro-Frets Guitars with Seth Lorinczi
Luthier on Luthier: Ben Wilborn - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Ben Wilborn - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 535: John Stropes - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 535: John Stropes - Fretboard Journal
Interview: Tyler Ramsey and My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel on ‘Celestun’
Interview: Tyler Ramsey and My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel on ‘Celestun’
Podcast 533: Shane Parish
Podcast 533: Shane Parish
Charlie Parr & Spider John Koerner’s Gretsch
Charlie Parr & Spider John Koerner’s Gretsch
Podcast 531: Author John Stubbings
Podcast 531: Author John Stubbings
Luthier on Luthier: Juha Rukangas
Luthier on Luthier: Juha Rukangas
Benson Amps' 700 Watt Tube Amp on the Truth About Vintage Amps
Benson Amps' 700 Watt Tube Amp on the Truth About Vintage Amps
Podcast 529: John Reischman
Podcast 529: John Reischman
Fretboard Journal Subscriptions / Gift Subscriptions
Fretboard Journal Subscriptions / Gift Subscriptions
The Luthier's Tool Box Book
The Luthier's Tool Box Book
Luthier on Luthier: Fred Carlson
Luthier on Luthier: Fred Carlson
Podcast 526: Love of Fuzz’s TJ Hiemel
Podcast 526: Love of Fuzz’s TJ Hiemel
Podcast 525: Paul Asbell
Podcast 525: Paul Asbell
Podcast 524: Paul Burch
Podcast 524: Paul Burch
Luthier on Luthier: Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier: Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars)
Podcast 520: Ben Garnett
Podcast 520: Ben Garnett
Steel: Travis Toy
Steel: Travis Toy
Luthier on Luthier: StewMac’s Brock Poling And Gene Imbody - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: StewMac’s Brock Poling And Gene Imbody - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 519: Vilray
Podcast 519: Vilray
Podcast 518: Courtney Hartman
Podcast 518: Courtney Hartman
Harrison Whitford - "Other End of The Line" (2025 Fretboard Summit)
Harrison Whitford - "Other End of The Line" (2025 Fretboard Summit)
Podcast 517: Jacob Cole
Podcast 517: Jacob Cole
Podcast 516: Isaac Stalling
Podcast 516: Isaac Stalling
Life on the Fretboard: Martin Simpson
Life on the Fretboard: Martin Simpson
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 153
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 153
Podcast 515: Ryan Richter, Dylan Day, and Harrison Whitford
Podcast 515: Ryan Richter, Dylan Day, and Harrison Whitford
Luthier on Luthier: TJ Thompson
Luthier on Luthier: TJ Thompson
Podcast 511: Northfield Instruments’ Adrian Bagale
Podcast 511: Northfield Instruments’ Adrian Bagale
Tribute: Sacred Steel’s Calvin Cooke - Fretboard Journal
Tribute: Sacred Steel’s Calvin Cooke - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 510: Dave Hill - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 510: Dave Hill - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 509: James Kee of East Nash Grass
Podcast 509: James Kee of East Nash Grass
Luthier on Luthier: Michael Sankey
Luthier on Luthier: Michael Sankey
Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics Founder Mark Turley - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics Founder Mark Turley - Fretboard Journal
Steel: Dave Biller
Steel: Dave Biller
Luthier on Luthier: Andy Manson
Luthier on Luthier: Andy Manson
Feature: Caitlin Canty Brings It All Back Home
Feature: Caitlin Canty Brings It All Back Home
Subscribe to the Magazine
Subscribe to the Magazine
Order: The Luthier's Tool Box Book
Order: The Luthier's Tool Box Book
Podcast 506: Emma Harner
Podcast 506: Emma Harner
Guitar for Introverts: Andy Pitcher
Guitar for Introverts: Andy Pitcher
Podcast 505: Adam Levy Returns
Podcast 505: Adam Levy Returns
Luthier on Luthier: Michel Pellerin - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Michel Pellerin - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 498: Andy Pitcher - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 498: Andy Pitcher - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 497: Joellen Lapidus
Podcast 497: Joellen Lapidus
Podcast 495: Free Range - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 495: Free Range - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Jim Olson
Luthier on Luthier: Jim Olson
Podcast 494: Jamie Etherington on the Luthier’s Tool Box - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 494: Jamie Etherington on the Luthier’s Tool Box - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 493: Lark Street Music’s Buzzy Levine
Podcast 493: Lark Street Music’s Buzzy Levine
Podcast 491: Jim D’Addario
Podcast 491: Jim D’Addario
Steel Podcast: Laurel Premo
Steel Podcast: Laurel Premo
Luthier on Luthier: Maegen Wells
Luthier on Luthier: Maegen Wells
Interview: Michael Daves on Muleskinner
Interview: Michael Daves on Muleskinner
Podcast 490: Cameron Knowler - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 490: Cameron Knowler - Fretboard Journal
Steel: Jerry Douglas
Steel: Jerry Douglas
Podcast 489: Ella Feingold - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 489: Ella Feingold - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Gary Southwell
Luthier on Luthier: Gary Southwell
Podcast 488: Renny Conti
Podcast 488: Renny Conti
Remembering Stu Cohen of The Music Emporium - Fretboard Journal
Remembering Stu Cohen of The Music Emporium - Fretboard Journal
Patreon: Ed Askew & His Tiple
Patreon: Ed Askew & His Tiple
Luthier on Luthier: Max Monterosso - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Max Monterosso - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 285: Building a Guitar for President Carter
Podcast 285: Building a Guitar for President Carter
Podcast 485: Luthier Tyson Soth
Podcast 485: Luthier Tyson Soth
Podcast 486: Sofia Wolfson Returns
Podcast 486: Sofia Wolfson Returns
An Old Style Christmas Eve
An Old Style Christmas Eve
Duffy x Uhlmann – “Etch” - Fretboard Journal
Duffy x Uhlmann – “Etch” - Fretboard Journal
Steel: Chris Parker
Steel: Chris Parker
Podcast 484: Jason Walsmith of Guitar Satchel
Podcast 484: Jason Walsmith of Guitar Satchel
Luthier on Luthier: The Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival and the New Blue Guitars
Luthier on Luthier: The Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival and the New Blue Guitars
Podcast 483: Guru Singh Returns
Podcast 483: Guru Singh Returns
Guitar for Introverts: Eric Skye
Guitar for Introverts: Eric Skye
The Story Behind the Guitars: Luthier Daisy Tempest
The Story Behind the Guitars: Luthier Daisy Tempest
Podcast 481: Sierra Hull
Podcast 481: Sierra Hull
Life on the Fretboard: Rob Luft
Life on the Fretboard: Rob Luft
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 140
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 140
Podcast 480: Trevor Boone (Emerald City Guitars)
Podcast 480: Trevor Boone (Emerald City Guitars)
The FJ Presents: Sofia Wolfson in Seattle and Portland
The FJ Presents: Sofia Wolfson in Seattle and Portland
Meet The Contributors: Brian Lynch (Bonus Episode)
Meet The Contributors: Brian Lynch (Bonus Episode)
Luthier on Luthier: Mark Stutman (Folkway Music)
Luthier on Luthier: Mark Stutman (Folkway Music)
Podcast 479: Woody Platt - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 479: Woody Platt - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 478: Daniel Patrick (Mandolins & Beer Podcast)
Podcast 478: Daniel Patrick (Mandolins & Beer Podcast)
Podcast 477: Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam at the 2024 Fretboard Summit
Podcast 477: Martin CEO Thomas Ripsam at the 2024 Fretboard Summit
Steel: Jeremy Wakefield
Steel: Jeremy Wakefield
Podcast 476: The 2024 Fretboard Summit Repair Panel
Podcast 476: The 2024 Fretboard Summit Repair Panel
Luthier on Luthier: Michael Millard (Froggy Bottom Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier: Michael Millard (Froggy Bottom Guitars)
Podcast 475: Alister Atkin (Atkin Guitars)
Podcast 475: Alister Atkin (Atkin Guitars)
Remembering Angela Instruments’ Steve Melkisethian (1950-2024)
Remembering Angela Instruments’ Steve Melkisethian (1950-2024)
Life on the Fretboard: Claire Tole-Moir: Superstar Guitar Auctioneer
Life on the Fretboard: Claire Tole-Moir: Superstar Guitar Auctioneer
Discounted Early Registration: Fretboard Summit 2025 (Aug 21-23
Discounted Early Registration: Fretboard Summit 2025 (Aug 21-23
Podcast 474: Women in Lutherie with Jayne Henderson and Sarah Weinberg
Podcast 474: Women in Lutherie with Jayne Henderson and Sarah Weinberg
What’s Inside: Fretboard Journal 54
What’s Inside: Fretboard Journal 54
Podcast 473: Joe Henry & Blake Mills (Live from the 2024 Fretboard Summit)
Podcast 473: Joe Henry & Blake Mills (Live from the 2024 Fretboard Summit)
Seattle DocFest: Eno / Dumble: A Well-Built Life (10/18)
Seattle DocFest: Eno / Dumble: A Well-Built Life (10/18)
Luthier on Luthier: Seth Baccus
Luthier on Luthier: Seth Baccus
Fretboard Journal presents Molly Miller at The Rabbit Box, Seattle
Fretboard Journal presents Molly Miller at The Rabbit Box, Seattle
Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Close My Eyes” - Fretboard Journal
Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Close My Eyes” - Fretboard Journal
Fretboard Summit - August 23-25, 2024: FULL SCHEDULE
Fretboard Summit - August 23-25, 2024: FULL SCHEDULE
Podcast 471: Tom Bukovac and Guthrie Trapp
Podcast 471: Tom Bukovac and Guthrie Trapp
Bill Frisell – “Stardust”
Bill Frisell – “Stardust”
Podcast 470: William “Grit” Laskin
Podcast 470: William “Grit” Laskin
Subscribe: Fretboard Journal
Subscribe: Fretboard Journal
Excerpt: Jake Xerxes Fussell on ‘When I’m Called’
Excerpt: Jake Xerxes Fussell on ‘When I’m Called’
Mikkel Ploug Plays Bach's Art of the Fugue
Mikkel Ploug Plays Bach's Art of the Fugue
Steel: David Murphy
Steel: David Murphy
Podcast 468: John Monteleone
Podcast 468: John Monteleone
We're Throwing a Guitar Festival (Video with Creston Guitars)
We're Throwing a Guitar Festival (Video with Creston Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier: Noemi Guitars - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Noemi Guitars - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 467: Scott Tsai (Queens Vintage Guitars)
Podcast 467: Scott Tsai (Queens Vintage Guitars)
Margaret Glaspy – “Get Back”
Margaret Glaspy – “Get Back”
Fretboard Journal Wintergrass 2024 Vintage Instrument Workshop (Full Concert)
Fretboard Journal Wintergrass 2024 Vintage Instrument Workshop (Full Concert)
Life on the Fretboard Podcast: Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy)
Life on the Fretboard Podcast: Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy)
A First Timer’s Guide to the Fretboard Summit
A First Timer’s Guide to the Fretboard Summit
Podcast 464: Tony Trischka
Podcast 464: Tony Trischka
Podcast 463: Sofia Wolfson
Podcast 463: Sofia Wolfson
Video: Jonathan Stout – “If I Only Had a Brain”
Video: Jonathan Stout – “If I Only Had a Brain”
Luthier on Luthier: Jeff LaQuatra
Luthier on Luthier: Jeff LaQuatra
Watch: Zachary Lucky – “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me”
Watch: Zachary Lucky – “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me”
Guitar for Introverts: Nina Gerber
Guitar for Introverts: Nina Gerber
FJ x Apollo Picks Collab
FJ x Apollo Picks Collab
Podcast 461: Dr. Molly Miller
Podcast 461: Dr. Molly Miller
Steel: Greg Leisz - Fretboard Journal
Steel: Greg Leisz - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Josh Rieck
Luthier on Luthier: Josh Rieck
Podcast 460: John Roderick (The Long Winters)
Podcast 460: John Roderick (The Long Winters)
Podcast 459: Ryan Richter
Podcast 459: Ryan Richter
Podcast 458: Josh Scott (JHS Pedals)
Podcast 458: Josh Scott (JHS Pedals)
Life on the Fretboard: Derek Gripper
Life on the Fretboard: Derek Gripper
Podcast 457: John Smith
Podcast 457: John Smith
Eli Winter – “Foxglove” (Bruce Cockburn cover)
Eli Winter – “Foxglove” (Bruce Cockburn cover)
Luthier on Luthier: Casimi Guitars
Luthier on Luthier: Casimi Guitars
Podcast 456: Scott Ballew
Podcast 456: Scott Ballew
Podcast 455: John Leventhal - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 455: John Leventhal - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 454: Craig Korth
Podcast 454: Craig Korth
Podcast 453: Julian Lage
Podcast 453: Julian Lage
Steel: Christine Bougie
Steel: Christine Bougie
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 131 feat. Robert Armstrong
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 131 feat. Robert Armstrong
Life on the Fretboard: Jocelyn Gould
Life on the Fretboard: Jocelyn Gould
Luthier on Luthier: Joe Zon (Zon Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier: Joe Zon (Zon Guitars)
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 130
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 130
Interview & Video: Margaret Glapsy
Interview & Video: Margaret Glapsy
Podcast 450: String Theories Takeover, Pt. 4
Podcast 450: String Theories Takeover, Pt. 4
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 129
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 129
Podcast 449: Adam Levy & Ethan Sherman's Fretboard Journal Podcast Takeover, Pt. 3
Podcast 449: Adam Levy & Ethan Sherman's Fretboard Journal Podcast Takeover, Pt. 3
Luthier on Luthier: Aluminati Guitar Company
Luthier on Luthier: Aluminati Guitar Company
Podcast 448: String Theories Takeover, Pt. 2 featuring Mason Stoops
Podcast 448: String Theories Takeover, Pt. 2 featuring Mason Stoops
Steel: Kashiah Hunter
Steel: Kashiah Hunter
Podcast 447: Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman’s String Theories Takeover, Pt. 1
Podcast 447: Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman’s String Theories Takeover, Pt. 1
Podcast 446: Teja Gerken
Podcast 446: Teja Gerken
Guitar for Introverts: Courtney Hartman
Guitar for Introverts: Courtney Hartman
Podcast 445: Jason Mays
Podcast 445: Jason Mays
Life on the Fretboard: Adrian Utley (Portishead)
Life on the Fretboard: Adrian Utley (Portishead)
Podcast 444: Mike Ball of Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar
Podcast 444: Mike Ball of Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar
Luthier on Luthier: Al Beardsell
Luthier on Luthier: Al Beardsell
Podcast 443: Hayden Pedigo
Podcast 443: Hayden Pedigo
Podcast 442: Matt Sweeney
Podcast 442: Matt Sweeney
Guitar for Introverts, Ep. 1: Anna Tivel
Guitar for Introverts, Ep. 1: Anna Tivel
Fretboard Journal Gift Subscription
Fretboard Journal Gift Subscription
Fretboard Journal Annual Subscription / Renewal
Fretboard Journal Annual Subscription / Renewal
Life on the Fretboard: Little Barrie Cadogan
Life on the Fretboard: Little Barrie Cadogan
Album Preview: The Pickpockets’ ‘Beyond the Hills’
Album Preview: The Pickpockets’ ‘Beyond the Hills’
Steel: Jeff Snyder - Fretboard Journal
Steel: Jeff Snyder - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 440: Meg Duffy (Hand Habits)
Podcast 440: Meg Duffy (Hand Habits)
Luthier on Luthier: Cris Mirabella (Mirabella Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier: Cris Mirabella (Mirabella Guitars)
Podcast 439: Guru Singh
Podcast 439: Guru Singh
Podcast 438: “What is Handmade?” with Jason Kostal and Mike Baranik
Podcast 438: “What is Handmade?” with Jason Kostal and Mike Baranik
Podcast 437: Thomas Ripsam, President of Martin Guitars
Podcast 437: Thomas Ripsam, President of Martin Guitars
Steel: Steve Fishell - Fretboard Journal
Steel: Steve Fishell - Fretboard Journal
Premiere: John Leventhal’s “JL’s Hymn No. 2”
Premiere: John Leventhal’s “JL’s Hymn No. 2”
Podcast 436: Chris Vincent of R2R Electric
Podcast 436: Chris Vincent of R2R Electric
Interview & Video Premiere: Kristen Grainger & True North’s Dan Wetzel
Interview & Video Premiere: Kristen Grainger & True North’s Dan Wetzel
Luthier on Luthier: James Condino - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: James Condino - Fretboard Journal
Life on the Fretboard: Wizz Jones - Fretboard Journal
Life on the Fretboard: Wizz Jones - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 435: Richard D. Walter of the Musical Instrument Museum - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 435: Richard D. Walter of the Musical Instrument Museum - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 434: TJ Thompson and Mark Stutman at the 2023 Fretboard Summit
Podcast 434: TJ Thompson and Mark Stutman at the 2023 Fretboard Summit
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 123
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 123
Podcast 433: Adam Levy
Podcast 433: Adam Levy
Podcast 432: George Gruhn
Podcast 432: George Gruhn
Podcast 431: Wayne and EJ Henderson
Podcast 431: Wayne and EJ Henderson
Luthier on Luthier: Richard Hoover (Santa Cruz Guitar Company)
Luthier on Luthier: Richard Hoover (Santa Cruz Guitar Company)
The Steel Guitar Podcast: Raphael McGregor
The Steel Guitar Podcast: Raphael McGregor
Life on the Fretboard: Emma Tricca
Life on the Fretboard: Emma Tricca
Blake Mills & Chris Weisman at the Fretboard Journal
Blake Mills & Chris Weisman at the Fretboard Journal
Podcast 430: Andy Powers (Taylor, Powers Electric) Live from the Fretboard Summit
Podcast 430: Andy Powers (Taylor, Powers Electric) Live from the Fretboard Summit
Photo Essay: The 2023 Fretboard Summit
Photo Essay: The 2023 Fretboard Summit
Podcast 423: Wyatt Ellis
Podcast 423: Wyatt Ellis
Luthier on Luthier: Larry Fitzgerald
Luthier on Luthier: Larry Fitzgerald
Fretboard Journal Podcast 422: Sully Guitars
Fretboard Journal Podcast 422: Sully Guitars
Life on the Fretboard: Will Ackerman
Life on the Fretboard: Will Ackerman
Chris Rainier: Investigating the Adapted Guitars of Harry Partch - Fretboard Journal
Chris Rainier: Investigating the Adapted Guitars of Harry Partch - Fretboard Journal
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 118 (Special Guest: Ben Harper)
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 118 (Special Guest: Ben Harper)
Podcast 421: Fretboard Summit Updates With Creston Lea and Micah Bruce
Podcast 421: Fretboard Summit Updates With Creston Lea and Micah Bruce
Podcast 420: Jonathan Stout
Podcast 420: Jonathan Stout
Stewart Milne: An Artist Inspired by 'Paris, Texas'
Stewart Milne: An Artist Inspired by 'Paris, Texas'
Nickel Wound Chef Highlights | Fretboard Summit
Nickel Wound Chef Highlights | Fretboard Summit
Fretboard Journal 52: What's Inside
Fretboard Journal 52: What's Inside
Podcast 419: Saltwater Hank
Podcast 419: Saltwater Hank
Podcast 418: Rick Deitrick
Podcast 418: Rick Deitrick
Luthier on Luthier: Mitsuhiro Uchida
Luthier on Luthier: Mitsuhiro Uchida
Podcast 417: Alison Brown
Podcast 417: Alison Brown
Life on the Fretboard: Alan Gogoll
Life on the Fretboard: Alan Gogoll
Interview: Tommy Emmanuel on ‘Accomplice Two’
Interview: Tommy Emmanuel on ‘Accomplice Two’
Fretboard Journal Subscriptions & Gift Subscriptions
Fretboard Journal Subscriptions & Gift Subscriptions
Podcast 416: Blake Mills and Chris Weisman
Podcast 416: Blake Mills and Chris Weisman
Podcast 415: May 2023 Guitar News with Mike Adams - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 415: May 2023 Guitar News with Mike Adams - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 414: John Thomas
Podcast 414: John Thomas
Podcast 413: Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 413: Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod - Fretboard Journal
Luthier on Luthier: Keisuke Nishi (Keystone Guitars)
Luthier on Luthier: Keisuke Nishi (Keystone Guitars)
Podcast 412: Guitarist and Therapist Matt Baldwin - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 412: Guitarist and Therapist Matt Baldwin - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 411: Cameron Knowler - Fretboard Journal
Podcast 411: Cameron Knowler - Fretboard Journal
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D'Addario XS x Taylor Guitars | A Conversation with Jim D'Addario, Bob Taylor, and Andy Powers
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Video: The 'Whiskey Before Breakfast' Cover Martin D-18
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Podcast 410: April 2023 Guitar News with Mike Adams
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Life on the Fretboard with Michael Watts: Jon Gomm
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Jackson Cunningham Guitar Raffle - The Floyd Country Store
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NAMM 2023: Highlights
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Luthier on Luthier: Joshia de Jonge
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Podcast 409: Via Mardot
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Podcast 408: Robbie Fulks
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 113 - Fretboard Journal
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Podcast 407: Cowbrand Design
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Podcast 406: The Mystery of G. Weller
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 112
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Fretboard Journal 51: What's Inside
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Luthier on Luthier: Dick Boak
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Register: The Fretboard Summit - August 24-26, 2023 / Chicago
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Podcast 404: Bruce Guitars
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Podcast 403: Lillian Werbin of Elderly Instruments - Fretboard Journal
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Fretboard Journal Wintergrass 2023 Vintage Instrument Workshop w/ Darrell Scott and Matt Flinner
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Video Premiere: Mighty Poplar - "A Distant Land to Roam"
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Godhead: The musical sorcery of David Lindley by Ben Harper
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FJ Newsletter: Remembering Doc Watson
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Podcast 401: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley - Fretboard Journal
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Luthier on Luthier: Tim Frick - Fretboard Journal
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Podcast 400: Fred Walecki with Isaac Jang - Fretboard Journal
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Making Overtures: An Interview with Daniel Romano - Fretboard Journal
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Podcast 399: Michael Gurian & Dick Boak - Fretboard Journal
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 110 - Fretboard Journal
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A Rare Bird: A portrait of luthier Michael Gurian
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Life on the Fretboard Podcast: Tony McManus - Fretboard Journal
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Order: An Instrument Maker's Guide to Insanity and Redemption Book
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Podcast 394: Jake Eddy - Fretboard Journal
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Fretboard Summit 2023 - Registration
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Luthier on Luthier: Michael Watts - Fretboard Journal
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Podcast 393: Jamie Stillway - Fretboard Journal
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 107 - Fretboard Journal
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 106 - Fretboard Journal
The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 106 - Fretboard Journal
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Podcast 391: Sierra Hull - Fretboard Journal
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Deluxe Amplification El Pato-Tone Mini Guitar Amplifier | Reverb
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Luthier on Luthier: Bryan Galloup
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Podcast 390: John Shults of True Vintage Guitar
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 105 - Fretboard Journal
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Podcast 389: Kristina R. Gaddy, Author of 'Well of Souls'
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Exclusive: Preview Jack Schneider's Debut Album
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Podcast: Sam Bush
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Watch: Jordan Tice Performs "Bachelorette Party"
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Podcast: Uberfrank Guitars and Daniel Marcus Clark
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Podcast: Mandolin Player Frank Solivan
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 103 featuring Mason Stoops
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Premiere: Watkins Family Hour – “The Late Show” (with Jackson Browne)
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Luthier on Luthier: Max Krimmel
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Podcast: TJ Thompson at the Chicago Fretboard Summit
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Madison Cunningham - "All I've Ever Known"
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Podcast: Jazz Mandolinist Simon Dunson
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 102 with Soursound Transformers
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Bryan Sutton's Blue Ridge Guitar Camp
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Podcast: Eric Daw, Author of Solid Sound
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Video: Wintergrass 2022 Vintage Instrument Workshop
Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal Print Edition
Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal Print Edition
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Podcast 382: Madison Cunningham
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Watch: mssv - "Media Kittens"/ "When the Hoarding Has Ended"
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Luthier on Luthier: Michael Gurian
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Joe Bussard: 78 Collector, Music Historian and Radio Host
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Podcast 381: Zach Nugent
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Bruce Forman on Barney Kessel's 1946 Gibson ES-350
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Podcast 380: Bill Orcutt
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 100
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Podcast: Steve McCreary, GM of Collings Guitars & Mandolins
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Luthier on Luthier: James Roadman
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Truth About Recording & Mixing: Mark Greenberg (Wilco Loft)
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 99
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Podcast: Sean Watkins
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Fretboard Summit: Saturday All-Access Pass (Molly Tuttle, handmade guitar showcase, FJ Summit)
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Podcast: Linda Manzer
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Luthier on Luthier: Eric Schoenberg
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Podcast: Luthier Judson Riviere
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Watch: Ariel Posen - "Downtown"
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Fretboard Journal 50
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Podcast 372: Geoff Farina of Karate
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The Fretboard Journal 50 Issues Spotify Playlist
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Podcast: Andrew Enns of Yamaha
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David Grisman: The Story of Crusher
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Podcast: Tray Wellington
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Interview: Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
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Podcast 362: Retrofret Vintage Guitars
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Rick Turner: 1943 – 2022
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Bahamas - "All the Time" at the Fretboard Journal
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Bench Press: Ruhland Mandolins
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Nicolas Hurt Performs Heitor Villa-Lobos 'Five Preludes'
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 91
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Luthier on Luthier: Bruce Sexauer
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Podcast 359: Bahamas
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John Smith - "Deserving" Live at the Fretboard Journal
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Jontavious Willis – “Boll Weevil”
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Podcast 358: Bob Minner on Norman Blake
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Podcast: CJ Lewandowski Gets a 1923 Gibson F-5 mandolin
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Premiere: Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves – “Hurricane Clarice"
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Song Premiere: Steve Dawson's "Bad Omen"
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The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 86 (Hello Sailor Effects)
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David Crosby Reflects on 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'
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John Hartford: Hippie, eclectic Southern riverboard intellectual
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Luthier on Luthier: David Russell Young
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The Truth About Vintage Amps Cookbook
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Podcast 349: Skier / Guitarist Jake Doan
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Video: David Grisman Meets "Vladimir," a 1924 Gibson H-5 mandola
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The FJ's December 2021 Spotify Playlist
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Luthier on Luthier: Shelley Park
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The Truth About Recording & Mixing Podcast: Spectra 1964
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Podcast 342: Tristan Scroggins
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Podcast 341: Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye
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Luthier on Luthier: Tim Kill
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Podcast 340: Rudy Pensa on the Blue Guitar Collection
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Video Premiere: Jordan Tice's "Cats and Kitties"
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Interview: Old Time Musician Nora Brown
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Luthier on Luthier: Flip Scipio
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Pre-Order: Where's My Fretboard Journal? T-Shirts
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