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
- Published in All, Interviews, Selection
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
- Published in All, Interviews, Selection
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
- Published in All, Interviews, Selection
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
- Published in All, Interviews
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
- Published in All, Interviews, News, Selection
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
- Published in All, Interviews, News
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,
- Published in All, Interviews, News
To whet your appetite, here’s a first report ahead of the official opening of the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) in Chicago. Report of the day Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:Guitar Show Archives
- Published in News
I’d been wanting to go and cover the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) in Chicago for years. It’s a guitar event created by Jason Verlinde, editor-in-chief of the Fretboard Journal (fretboardjournal.com). It features concerts, talks, panel discussions and, of course, a guitar show. Well, 2026 will be the year this plan comes to fruition, as I’ll be
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
I love the work of journalist Jason Verlinde, founder of the excellent American guitar journal the Fretboard Journal (fretboardjournal.com), organizer of the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) and host of several excellent podcasts, including the one linked to the journal. Meeting him at NAMM to do this interview was a highlight of the show. Jason Verlinde interview
- Published in All, Interviews
