Guitar Builders Collective Chat

Is building guitars similar to making Star Wars helmets? Find out in our new podcast format where we explore the connections between these two creative processes. Start listening now! Join in with th…

Jason from Maybury Guitars tells us his secrets in building a great guitar brand and fantastic instruments. Spoiler alert, it's a lot of hard work and passion! Welcome to the #gbcchat episode 78.

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Positive inspiration for anyone considering a career in Lutherie.

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This is going to be a deep dive into 3D printed guitars for people with a bit of experience in it, but don't worry if you haven't got any - Daniel is here to ask the questions all beginners may need …

James tells us about his journey into using CNC to make his amazing guitars. From furniture design, via Manton Guitars, to Yarde Guitars. Also, Paul from Milehouse Studios returns, and so does his mo…

We discussed our favourite sandpapers! But don't worry, if that sounds boring, we also chatted about music, youtube channels, using materials in a new way, and of course... 3D printing.

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We discussed 3D printed acoustic guitars, guitar building on youtube, guitar innovation, and our general plans for this year.

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This is going to be a deep dive into 3D printed guitars for people with a bit of experience in it, but don't worry if you haven't got any - Daniel is here to ask the questions all beginners may need …

This week we chatted over a massive range of topics; the music scene in Ireland, the cost of importing and exporting, what quality of wood should we be using to build? How many guitars do big compani…

Design was high on the agenda today - the look of the guitar, functionality, wood choices. The cost of boutique instruments, and more.

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We discussed teaching via YouTube and in life. Methodology, structure, tools, and atmosphere. Have you had any experience teaching or being taught? Let us know in the comments.

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We discussed personalising your guitar, and personalised service from small businesses. Ben told us how he designs, produces, and markets his components. Also, how he collaborated with PJD Guitars an…

What a great discussion. Not only did we talk about Crimson Guitars, The Daily Guitar Draw, Ben Crowe, Bowling for Soup, Dragons, YouTube, 50th Birthdays, COVID, and guitar building, but we also had …

What a chat! We talked about so much! The hidden costs of building boutique guitars, reputations, stolen designs, and a supportive community... and more!

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We discussed how Stu designs his boutique guitar effects pedals, his collaborations, the pedal building (and guitar making) scenes in Australia and New Zealand, Guitar Shows, Aliens, and Bush!

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What a great and varied chat. We discussed designing guitars using illustrator, making guitars from reclaimed materials, how we learnt how to build, that fender have a crazy truss rod adjusted at the…

Maynard is studying astrophysics and we can tell from the look of his pedals and his Newton 10 Amp (using aerospace-grade wiring). We discuss Boutique amps, price points, inspiration, and what we wan…

We talked about so much today. From working on famous people's guitars, learning on the job in a big guitar shop, to the early stages of running his own business on his kitchen table - Matt has loads…

What an inspirational chat. MenO tells us about how he ended up in a workshop with occasional power in the Ecuadorian rain forest, how to sell guitars, how to sell bespoke guitars, and how to maintai…

Paul is a long awaited, much requested guest and it was joy to have him on. We discussed how the course at Crimson Guitars has inspired him to pursue a career in guitar making, the build of his very …