Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin

For episode 116, we're joined by Spanish guitarmaker Paco Chorobo from Úbeda, Spain.   Paco shares his journey from telecommunications engineer to full-time luthier and discusses his approach to build...

31 Jul 53min

For Episode 115 of the podcast, we're joined by classical guitarmaker Marco Bortolozzo. In our conversation, Marco tells us about the mentorship that launched his career, and the story behind his sign...

2 Jul 56min

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 believe...

28 Mai 1h 14min

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 Bl...

28 Apr 57min

For episode 112 of the podcast, I'm talking with Otto D'Ambrosio. Otto wears two hats—as a solo luthier and Chief Designer at Eastman Guitars—and he walks us through his journey from working with leg...

30 Mar 1h 1min

For Episode 111, I'm joined by highly respected guitar builder Raymond Kraut.   Ray shares why he's embraced unconventional sound ports while staying true to his traditional tone, how his porting desi...

27 Feb 1h 9min

On this episode of Luthier on Luthier, I'm joined by guitar maker Ben Wilborn. Based in Reno, Nevada, Ben brings a musician's perspective to his designs, drawing on his background in performance and c...

30 Jan 1h 8min

For episode 109 of Luthier on Luthier, we're joined by Juha Ruokangas, a Finnish guitar maker pushing the boundaries of instrument design. We dive into his innovative Valve Bucker pickup, the Captain ...

29 Des 20251h 25min