This is fun to watch and very impressive: (via Jim Dalrymple) … [Read more...]
Buddy Guy Interview with Tavis Smiley
Buddy Guy was recently interviewed on Tavis Smiley's PBS show about Guy's new autobiography, When I Left Home. Buddy seems like quite a character, and I'd love to listen to him tell stories all day. For now, this short 24 minute interview will have to do: … [Read more...]
The Violin Maker
While this is not guitar-specific, I found this short video profile Brooklyn-based violin maker Sam Zygmuntowicz very interesting. If you're into the process of instrument building, check it out: The Violin Maker from Dustin Cohen on Vimeo. (via kottke.org) … [Read more...]
Video: Luthier Jay Lichty
This is a wonderful video featuring Jay Lichty, a luthier I have discussed several times on here. One day, I plan on creating my own guitar from scratch. Until then, I'll enjoy watching videos like this for inspiration: If you're looking to build your own guitar, too, Lichty even offers a guitar-building workshop. … [Read more...]
Sean Kochel – Antique and Cigar-box Guitars
Dylan Higginbotham, who along with his wife Leah creates videos for inthegarage.tv, recently e-mailed me in response to my post about cigar-box guitar builder Dr. Kirk Withrow. Higginbotham let me know that one of their recent videos featured Sean Kochel, who creates guitars using antique woods and cigar boxes. Kochel's guitars are unique in that he uses reclaimed wood from old … [Read more...]