11 Best Luthier Podcasts

1. Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin

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Every month, luthier Michael Bashkin interviews some of his favorite fellow guitar builders, makers and creatives on the Luthier on Luthier podcast. Acoustic, electric, flattop, archtop and everything in-between... brought to you by the Fretboard JournalMORE Host Michael Bashkin
Producer/Network Fretboard Journal
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 247Facebook 159.7KInstagram 46K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. omo

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We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio's will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here.MORE Hosts Jerry Lynn, Rozie Deloach, Brandon Godman, Elizabeth Perry, Jason Peoples, Katherine Kidwell
Producer/Network for Luthiers, by Luthiers
Email ****@omopod.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 95Facebook 885 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. DIY Guitar Making

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Luthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Sometimes it is a Q and A show featuring member's of Eric's online guitar building course. Sometimes it is an interview with another luthier, woodworker, or guitar repair tech.MORE Host Eric Schaefer
Email ****@ericschaeferguitars.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Violin Chronicles Podcast

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In this podcast I will be telling the wild and wonderful stories englobing the lives of famous violin makers, what they got up to and placing them in their historical and musical context. We will look at instrument makers such as Gasparo da Salo, the Amati family, Guarneri Del Gesu and Stradivari just to name a few. Who were these people? What were their lives like? What was Stradivaris secret? and most importantly why and how did they make these master pieces we see and revere today...MORE Producer/Network Linda Lespets
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 49 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills

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The Art of Lutherie Podcast is your guide to mastering the art of guitar building. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced luthier, I'm here to help you build better guitars and deepen your creative process. I'm Tom Bills, a master luthier with 26 years of experience crafting custom acoustic and archtop guitars. In each episode, I share practical insights, breaking down not just the 'how' but the 'why' behind techniques, so you can confidently create guitars that are uniquely yours. Explore more resources at theartoflutherie.com. Thank you for listening!MORE Host Tom Bills
Producer/Network Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor
Email ****@theartoflutherie.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 14.1KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 6.4K Get Email Contact

6. From The Luthier Bench

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Deep Interview Q&A with Luthiers On Building Guitars, Life & Music. The show is hosted by Chayton Alo - the Founder of The Luther Bench - the online Marketplace and Knowledge Base for luthier-built guitars.MORE Producer/Network Chayton Alo of The Luthier Bench
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Guitar Builders Collective Chat

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A weekly discussion about guitar building and all things related between members of the Guitar Builders Collective, a group of likeminded people from around the world. The show is hosted by Daniel from Devil & Sons Guitars along with regular hosts Arran (Adair Guitars), Scott (Bonehead Guitars), Mark Gutierrez, and Dave (Footstep Guitars) and features new guests most weeks...MORE Hosts Daniel, Arran, Scott, Mark Gutierrez, Dave Dickens
Email ****@devilandsons.guitars
Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. The Cigar Box Guitar Builder Podcast

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This podcast is all about building, playing, enjoying and appreciating handcrafted cigar box guitars and other blues and roots inspired instruments. The podcast will endeavour to provide building tips, product reviews and interviews with builders and players.MORE Host Adam Harrison
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Fret Files

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Eric Daw—a 20 year guitar repair veteran—talks guitar tech, guitar repair, guitar tools, guitar building, and all things relating to the art of guitar craft. Eric takes calls, reads emails, and interviews a myriad of guitar industry moguls.MORE Host Eric Daw
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 217Facebook 883 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

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The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.
Host Jason Verlinde
Producer/Network Fretboard Journal
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dave Hill, Guru Singh +5 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 452Facebook 159.7KTwitter 11.2KInstagram 46K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Apr 2009 Get Email Contact

11. Tone Shift Podcast

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Tone Shift is a raw, no-fluff podcast for guitarists who know there's more to their playing—and their instrument—than factory settings and industry hype. Hosted by guitar designer and luthier Erik Ulven, each episode digs into the truth behind tone, identity, and originality, helping you wake up to what your guitar really can (and should) be.Through personal stories, hard questions, and insights from working on thousands of guitars, Erik guides you to break past the limits of mass-manufactured instruments and uncover your own sacred tone...MORE Email ****@erikulven.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact