Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin

Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin

The Fretboard Journal

Episodes 114
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (190)
Since Feb 2017
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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98%
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About This Podcast

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

114. Thierry André

May 28, 2026 1h 14m

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…

113. Sean McGowan

Apr 28, 2026 57m

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…

112. Otto D'Ambrosio

Mar 30, 2026 1h 1m

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…

111. Raymond Kraut

Feb 27, 2026 1h 9m

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…

110. Ben Wilborn

Jan 30, 2026 1h 8m

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…

109. Juha Ruokangas

Dec 29, 2025 1h 25m

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…

108: Fred Carlson

Nov 30, 2025 1h 1m

On this episode of Luthier on Luthier, I talk with the endlessly creative Fred Carlson. Fred shares his path into instrument making—from early sculptural dulcimers with mentor Ken Ripartella, to…

107. Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars)

Nov 01, 2025 54m

For Episode 107 of the Luthier on Luthier podcast, I'm joined by Rory Dowling, the owner and builder behind the beautifully crafted Taran Guitars. https://www.taranguitars.co.uk Rory talks about his…

106. StewMac's Brock Poling and Gene Imbody

Oct 04, 2025 1h 4m

On Episode 106 of the Luthier on Luthier podcast, I'm joined by Brock Poling and Gene Imbody from Stewart-MacDonald—the original luthier supply company. Brock and Gene take us behind the scenes to…

105: TJ Thompson

Aug 28, 2025 1h 18m

For episode 105 of the Luthier on Luthier podcast, my guest is TJ Thompson — widely regarded as the foremost authority on vintage Martins and a master guitar maker in his own right. In our…

104. Michael Sankey

Jul 29, 2025 1h 15m

On Episode 104 of the podcast, I talk with Michael Sankey, a wildly creative guitar maker from Ottawa. Michael's work combines old-school methods like hand tools and hide glue with futuristic…

103. Andy Manson

Jul 03, 2025 45m

For episode 103 of the podcast, we speak with legendary guitar maker Andy Manson. Andy shares stories from his early days of building and tells us about his commitment to traditional construction…

102. Michel Pellerin

May 31, 2025 1h 17m

For episode 102 of the podcast, I talk with Michel Pellerin, an inspiring guitar maker from Québec. Michel shares his journey, from teaching guitarmaking at lutherie schools to his time at the Godin…

101. Peggy White

Apr 28, 2025 43m

On Episode 101 of the podcast, we welcome Peggy White, an exceptional acoustic guitar builder from Ontario, Canada. Peggy has honed her craft under the guidance of some of the finest luthiers in the…

100. Jim Olson

Mar 24, 2025 55m

For episode 100 of the podcast, I talk with the legendary Jim Olson. Jim should need little introduction to most Luthier on Luthier listeners. His guitars have been played and cherished by artists…

99. Maegen Wells

Feb 25, 2025 53m

Maegan Wells is known for her beautifully crafted archtop guitars and mandolins made in her one-person shop in Northern California. For episode 99 of the podcast, Meagan shares her guitar-making…

98. Gary Southwell (Southwell Guitars)

Jan 27, 2025 53m

For episode 98 of the podcast, I am joined by renowned classical guitar maker Gary Southwell. Based on the banks of the River Rede in Northumberland, England, Southwell has been building instruments…

97. Max Monterosso

Dec 30, 2024 1h 2m

Max Monterosso builds beautifully detailed steel string guitars, harp and electric guitars out of his one-person shop in the Veneto region of Italy. For episode 97 of the podcast, I caught up with…

96. Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival and the New Blue Guitars

Nov 30, 2024 37m

Episode 96 of Luthier on Luthier is a collection of interviews from the 2024 Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival, sponsored by Henriksen Amplifiers. At the show, Cris Mirabella, Tyler Wells, and…

95. Mark Stutman (Folkway Music)

Oct 28, 2024 1h 4m

Mark Stutman is renowned for vintage guitar repairs and is also the owner of Canada's Folkway Music in Waterloo, Ontario. For episode 95 of the podcast, Mark goes into the history of his repair…

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