#63 - Which first: The good news... or the good news?
Ok… Are you ready for it? The time has finally come to reveal the big news I’ve been holding back for far too long! With 2025 marking the 30th anniversary of Ruokangas Guitars, we’ve poured our passio...
17 Juni 20251h 5min
#62 - 2024 Wrapped: Rust, Renewal and Revelations
Wrapping up the year 2024 and wishing you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025. On this video I'll share with you some of my thoughts on the past year, reflecting on changes in our shop and wha...
30 Dec 202433min
#61 - Cremona Musica 2024 - a Luthier's Pilgrimage in Stradivari's Footsteps
Cremona is known for its history as the center of classical musical instrument making - the home of Amati, Rugeri, Stradivari, Guarneri, and many more. So, why are we exhibiting our electric guitars i...
5 Nov 202442min
#60 - New Guitar Model - The Missing Link Between Acoustic And Electric?
We've had the tube-powered Valvebucker pickup for some years now. We've integrated it into our existing guitar and bass models, successfully inspiring players with its unique sound. But the exploratio...
29 Okt 202446min
#59 - Hasta La Vista, AI - The Arts & Crafts Strike Back!
Today, we’re going to explore an interesting parallel between two eras that have shaped, and are shaping, our world: the Industrial Revolution and the rise of AI. This isn’t just a history lesson - it...
22 Okt 20241h 2min
#58 - Questions & Answers - Why is Finland the happiest... and more!
A comeback stream after a year and a half hibernation? Well, that might be an overstatement, but I've been missing you people too much - I hope there's still some viewers and listeners left after all ...
11 Okt 20241h 2min
#57 - Can I shred with a nylon stringed electric..!?
First I turned down the idea of making a nylon-stringed electric guitar - but eventually I changed my mind. Why? You have to watch this stream to find out. :) I'd like to dedicate my last Weekly Wedn...
28 Dec 20221h 16min
#56 - Songs From The Wood: Ebony
Why is ebony so highly valued in the world of musical instruments? Let's discuss about tradition and sustainability - and how those two concepts conflict in the case of ebony. Historically, ebony - t...
21 Dec 20221h 3min
