American luthier Michihiro Matsuda from Matsuda Guitars (matsudaguitars.com) recounts one of his luthier fail. Michihiro Matsuda interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Fail Stories
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YouTuber and professional musician Rhett Shull (YouTube channel) is a regular at the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org). This year, he came with his friend and co-founder of the Dipped in Tone (dippedintone.com) podcast, Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals (mythospedals.com). Here they are in an interview, with a brief appearance by Addison Sauvan (@addisonsauvan), who works with
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Evan Gluck (newyorkguitarrepair.com) is a craftsman known as a luthier who specializes in instrument repairs and maintenance. Based in New York, he attended the Fretboard Summit to lead a panel discussion on technology in his field. Evan Gluck interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more
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It was at the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) that I met Jens Kruger(krugerbrothers.com). He was playing the banjo incredibly well in a hallway; we got to talking, and I asked him if he’d be willing to do an interview. I haven’t regretted it—what a musician! Jens Kruger interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep
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It was at the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) that I met Brad Doyle, who, through Moth Guitars (www.mothguitars.com), offers instruments with original designs. Brady Doyle interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Fretboard Summit
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I’ve been following Jason Verlinde’s work for years, ever since I learned about the Fretboard Journal (fretboardjournal.com), the publication he founded. At NAMM 2025, I had the opportunity to conduct an in-depth interview with him (see this article), and we hit it off right away. His vision for a guitar media outlet is the same
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Saturday, August 22, 2026, marked the third and final day of the 2026 Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org. Once again, there were large crowds in the various venues and at the scheduled events. Interviews of the day: Day 3 report of the Fretboard Summit Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre
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Another brilliant day at the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org), just as action-packed as yesterday! The day got off to a flying start as I conducted a double interview with Zach Broyles from Mythos Pedals and Rhett Shull, with a guest appearance by Addison Sauvan. Once again, I was able to attend some truly remarkable masterclasses, particularly
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I knew the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) was a brilliant guitar event from all the feedback I’d received. Still, I didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I did on that first day! The venue is absolutely stunning and perfectly suited to a guitar event: the exhibition spaces are beautiful, there’s natural light almost everywhere,
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American luthier Steve Klein from Klein Guitars (Instagram: @klein_guitars) recounts one of his luthier fail. Steve Klein interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Fail Stories
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Juha Ruokangas of Ruokangas Guitars (ruokangas.com) is one of Europe’s very best guitar makers. And yet, like all craftspeople, he sometimes makes mistakes when building his marvellous instruments. Here are a few amusing luthier fail stories recorded in his workshop in Finland. Juha Ruokangas interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing
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Italian luthier Bruno Bacci from Bacci Guitars (bacciguitars.com) recounts one of his guitar building fail. Bruno Bacci interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Fail Stories
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An interview with luthier Olaf Loef of Loef Guitars (loefguitars.fi) at the 2026 ToneFest (tonefest.fi) in Tuusula, 100 km north of Helsinki. Olaf Loef interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:ToneFest Interviews & Reports
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American acoustic guitar builder Leo Buendia (buendiaguitars.com) recounts his luthier fail stories. Leo Buendia interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Fail Stories
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It was at the 2026 edition of the MIGS (migs.ch) that I discovered the fantastic Foxy Vintage Guitars project (@foxy_vintage_guitars). Here’s an interview with Philipp Kleinschnittger to find out all about this brilliant idea, which seems too good to be true and yet is clearly a reality (at least in Switzerland!). Just imagine: having the
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The South African musician Dan Patlansky (danpatlansky.com) was one of the headliners lined up for the 2026 edition of the Montreux International Guitar Show, also known as MIGS (migs.ch). I must admit that I hadn’t heard of him before I took a closer look at the festival line-up. Well, I can tell you I was
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Montreal-based luthier Nic Delisle (interviewed in 2015) of Island Instruments (island-instruments.com) was one of the exhibitors at the Montreux International Guitar Show, also known as MIGS (migs.ch). He was showcasing two exceptional instruments, which he discusses in this video. Nic Delisle interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre
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At the 2026 Montreux International Guitar Show, also known as MIGS (migs.ch), Blade Guitars (bladeguitars.com) was among the exhibitors, alongside its creator, the legendary Gary Levinson! When I spotted him in the aisles of the show, I pounced on him as soon as I could. He agreed straight away to do an interview. It was
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Jon Sullivan, also known as Sully from Sully Guitars (sullyguitars.com), was visiting France on holiday to attend the Paris Guitar Festival for the first time and… to pop into the showroom for an interview, guitar in hand. Part 1 / Part 2 Interview Jon Sullivan aka Sully Until the next interview or gear review, keep
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Jon Sullivan, also known as Sully from Sully Guitars (sullyguitars.com), was visiting France on holiday to attend the Paris Guitar Festival for the first time and… to pop into the showroom for an interview, guitar in hand. Part 1 / Part 2 Interview Jon Sullivan aka Sully Until the next interview or gear review, keep
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Swiss luthier Claudio Pagelli from Pagelli Guitars (pagelli.com) recounts his luthier fail stories. That’s right, even the best (perhaps especially the best, in fact!) make mistakes, and that’s what drives them forward and helps them become who they are. Claudio Pagelli interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre
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After a brief encounter at NAMM 2026, here is an in-depth interview with American musician Adam Levy (adamlevy.com). He has just released a superb album entitled Household, which is a delight to listen to. We also discuss the live album recorded with the Molly Miller Trio. Part 1 / Part 2 Adam Levy Interview Until
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After a brief encounter at NAMM 2026, here is an in-depth interview with American musician Adam Levy (adamlevy.com). He has just released a superb album entitled Household, which is a delight to listen to. We also discuss the live album recorded with the Molly Miller Trio. Part 1 / Part 2 Adam Levy Interview Until
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American pedal manufacturer Mason Marangella, founder of the Vertex (vertexeffects.com), was present at NAMM 2026 in collaboration with Gator. Here he is in an interview talking about the market at this year's NAMM, guitar pedals, and his projects. Be sure to check out Mason's videos with iconic studio guitarists on his YouTube channel, they're awesome.
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The Wood Wire Volts (woodwirevolts.com) event held its second edition during NAMM 2026 a few kilometres from the Convention Centre in a place called The Colony. The space is great, you can chat quietly and the selection of exhibitors is excellent, with many boutique manufacturers, mainly American. It's well worth taking a few hours to
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German luthier Nik Huber from Huber Guitars (nikhuber-guitars.com) recounts one of his luthier fail. Nik Huber interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Luthier Fail Stories
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The Brazilian born musician Kiko Loureiro (kikoloureiro.com) was one of the pro giving a masterclass at the 2026 edition of the ToneFest in Tuusula, Finland. It was a pleasure to record a third interview with this amazing guitar player. Kiko Loureiro Archives Kiko Loureiro interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.
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Here is an interview with Finnish luthier Juha Ruokangas of Ruokangas Guitars (ruokangas.com) at the 2026 edition of ToneFest (tonefest.fi) in Finland. The craftsman builds high-end electric guitars with a small team of luthiers and sells his instruments worldwide. He is a leading figure in the world of guitar making. Juha Ruokangas interview Until the
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As a big fan of Jude Gold (judegold.com)and his podcast No Guitar Is Safe (link), I love interviewing this musician, who is also a member of the legendary band Jefferson Starship. Jude Gold interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:NAMM
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Canadian musician Ariel Posen (arielposen.com) has released a new album entitled Bannatyne. This album is splendid. It features high-quality songs, arrangements that are polished but not overdone, and, as always, that incredible guitar sound with its inimitable touch. Ariel Posen interview Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.
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