John Monteleone, with Dan Erlewine
Renowned archtop and mandolin builder, John Monteleone, invites the looth group into his shop for a chat and walk though. Be sure to also check out th
Video Type: Interview
Wyatt Wilkie, in conversation with Doug Proper
From opening gambuts in case making, gravedigging and coffin mandolins, through to his exquisite, signature archtop creations, Wyatt Wilkie’s lutherie journey has been a global…
Bowl back mandolin construction, with Martino Quintavalla
Martino is an engineer and researcher of acoustic stringed instruments. In this episode he details the history and construction of the bowlback mandol
Don Culig (Oxford Guitar Supply), with Ian Davlin
Don Culig’s pandemic start-up, Oxford Guitar Supply, is getting great coverage with luthiers on the finishing front. Ian chats up Don with promo sup…
Nigel Forster – IanHatesGuitars
Nigel Forster does more than just make guitars. Throughout his life, Nigel has focused on strengthening his mind in order to help him deal with the st
João Cassias with Robbie O’Brien
Passionate archtop builder, João Cassias, is joined by Robbie O’Brien in his shop in Brazil.
Gary Brawer in conversation with Dan Erlewine
In about 1978, Gary Brawer met Dan Erlewine in Ann Arbor, and eventually took over Dan’s shop. Gary was trained to fix guitars, and when…
From Fear to Fuel: Turning Anxiety into Progress in Lutherie
Grace interviews Montreal-based luthier, Maxime Baron… This talk is for all the luthiers who know what it’s like to feel anxiety creeping in during a…
Tool, Guitar and Gear Development with Gerhard Schwarz
Dan Erlewine and Erick Coleman interview German luthier and tool/gear developer, Gerhard Schwarz. They also put Gerhard’s tool to the test, swapping out a bridge…