"Listen To The Music Play" wsg Leo Elliott

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WE'RE BACK!!! Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! We're so happy we're here and so, so incredibly grateful for all of your love and support along the way. On behalf of all of us here at Secondhand Talent, Steiner & Steener - WE LOVE YOU, FRANDS!!!

It's the beginning of a brand new season, and we couldn't be happier and more excited to kick things of during the "Days Between". This week we have the pleasure of releasing to you the expansive and wide-ranging Secondhand Talent interview of master luthier Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars. 

In this episode of Secondhand Talent, host Steiner welcomes master luthier Leo Elliott to kick off Season Five. They discuss the journey of becoming a luthier, the influence of Jerry Garcia and Doug Irwin on the music scene, and the craftsmanship behind building guitars. Leo shares personal anecdotes about his experiences in the music industry, the magic of live performances, and the importance of the unsung heroes behind the scenes. The conversation highlights the deep connection between music, craftsmanship, and legacy.

Website: scarletfireguitars.com

IG: @scarletfireguitars
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Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Welcome to Season Five
01:19 Introducing Leo Elliott: Master Luthier
02:44 The Essence of Secondhand Talent
03:12 The Journey Begins: From Bass to Luthier
11:25 Discovering Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead
20:23 The Transition to Luthier: Crafting Guitars
29:16 Building the First Guitar: Trials and Triumphs
29:55 Crafting Custom Guitars: The Art of Luthiery
32:43 Precision in Woodworking vs. Machining
35:39 The Legacy of Doug Irwin and Jerry Garcia
38:43 The Journey to Reconnect with Doug Irwin
41:31 The Wall of Sound: A Musical Revolution
44:31 Building a Community Around Guitar Craftsmanship
51:03 Introduction and Setup
51:06 Building a Legacy: The Art of Instrument Crafting
55:26 The Influence of Sound: Merging Technology and Music
56:34 End Credits

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