Podcast 107: Luthier Jason Kostal

Podcast 107: Luthier Jason Kostal

Even though his guitars command top dollar and his wait list is several years long, luthier Jason Kostal isn't done learning his craft. In fact, as we hear on today's Fretboard Journal Podcast, Kostal just flew to Europe to attend an inlay master class with Grit Laskin. We talk to Kostal about the course, Laskin's approach to teaching and whether he'll use his newfound inlay skills on his own guitar creations.

Beyond describing his class with Laskin, Kostal also tells us a bit about his build philosophy, how his business is doing and the state of boutique guitarmaking in general.

Kostal is a tireless learner and easily one of the most fascinating builders around: Before becoming a full-time luthier, he graduated from West Point, served in the Army, earned an MBA from Emory and did his time working for a Fortune 500 company. Eventually, he found himself at Roberto-Venn in Phoenix, apprenticing for Ervin Somagyi (who will be featured in issue 36 of the Journal) and starting his own guitar company.

This episode is sponsored by D'Addario's new Nickel Bronze Wound strings: nickelbronze.daddario.com

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