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55 Tours of Europe, 25 albums, Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep Delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. He has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Handing down the traditio...

Tim is a collector- in this case, a collector. Time specializes in super-rare, hard-to-find reclaimed tonewood, a perfect match for Santa Cruz Guitars. A little different and a lot of fun!

An innovator, inventor, luthier, businessman, and an amazing human being, Lloyd talks about the AEG acoustic-electric guitar and the Hi-Fi DNA acoustic guitar pickup. A Masterclass in circuit and pickup design, this is one of my favorite podcasts ever.

Larry Sogolow talks with Tad and Richard about Organic Sounds Select Acoustic Guitars. The group discusses Larry's 4 years in business and how his business and the guitar world has changed. Organic Sounds Select Guitars also hosts in-store artists and workshops. It's Larry's third time on the show, and we're pleased to have him as a guest. For more information, check out: https://organicsoundsguit...

40 years ago, Keith Greeninger bought a new Santa Cruz OM. Darren Web, Master Luthier and set-up wizard, has kept it going for that time as Keith and his OM have traveled the world. This is a great conversation and should tell you all you need to know about setting up a guitar. https://keithgreeninger.com

Join Brandon Lee Adams and Jessie Ainslie Thorp as they talk about SoundPure in Durham, NC, and Brandon's upcoming show.. . They podcasts also discusses Brandon's new Album and his recording techniques for it. This podcast also features 2 songs from Brandon's performance. Here's a link to SoundPure https://www.soundpure.com and Brandon's web site: https://brandonleeadams.com/home

Marcus LaVate of Haggerty's Music in Rapid City, South Dakota, shares his passion for getting instruments into kids' hands and his love of being a hometown guitar shop. Marcus also shares quite a stable of Santa Cruz guitars along with all of the leading guitar brands. A fun hour, find out more here: https://haggertysmusic.com

Austin Fingerstyle guitarist Dave Fowler talks about developing a practice routine and how he selected his OM Grand SCGC Guitar. His approach to learning and performing new material is refreshing and fun.

Mike from Sylvan Music in Santa Cruz, CA. came in on his day off to be on the show. We talk about SCGC 50 Anniversary guitar models, ordering a custom guitar, and what's new at Sylvan Music. There is even some Eric Clapton content, hope you enjoy it!

Jazz Guitarist Lisa Liu catches up with the Podcast and also talks about her upcoming Workshop and House Concert in San Francisco, March 21st. Details in the link:https://lisaliuguitar.com/event/6429282/751050928/lisa-liu-greg-ruby-workshop-house-concert-combo-ticket You can also check Lisa's website at https://lisaliuguitar.com

Brenda Martinez joins the show to talk about NAMM 2026. Brenda talks about what's ahead as SCGC celebrates its 50th year of creating the wolrds best acoustic guitars. Brenda gives a peek at what's ahead this year but for the most up to date information, sign up for the web site here: https://www.santacruzguitar.com

Musician and producer Adam Traum talks about his latest projects, both with Homespun Music Instruction and his personal work, Including his new 14 song Album with his band Wolf Run. Adam discusses the new Video lessons he's prducing for Homespun along with playing us a new song he's just written with his writing partner, Mike Lounibos. Find out more here: https://adamtraumguitar.com Also at https:...

Daniel Flanigan of TOKEN picks discusses his background and creating a quality pick every time. Founded in Petaluma, California, Token was born of a love for music and a quest to focus intensely on one small part of it. With decades of product development, material science, and manufacturing optimization experience, we offer a unique approach to making picks. Grounded in our own love of picking an...

Richard Hoover talks about the 20,000 Guitar SCGC made and 50 years in Guitar Making

Tim Dingus from Drum and Strum Music in Warrenton VA. joins the conversation about being a Santa Cruz Guitar Dealer in a brick and mortar store. Tim's insights on how to keep a busy growing is a real look inside a Mom and Pop store. Genuine and unique this is a wonderful interview. Find out more about Drum and Strum here https://drumnstrum.com

Author, guitar player and just about the most ineresting person I know, John Stubbings takes through the eye of the needle and talks about his new book "The Guitar Detective." Five years in the making this is truely a wonderful interview. Take a look at his books here https://utpress.utexas.edu/author/john-stubbings/

Italian Guitarist and returning guest Ciosi talks about being a professional guitarist in Italy and his love of his Santa Cruz 34D that he's been playing now for 11 years. It's a fun 20 minutes with a great player.

Richard Hoover discusses his upcoming trip to Italy and does a masterclass on guitar purfling and how the sound is transmitted. A great 40 minutes of guitar talk!

Steve Haberichter opens his doors at Down Home Guitars to the podcast, and he discusses his beginnings in 2008, and running the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival. Steve conveys his passion for acoustic guitars, bluegrass music, and running a customer-driven boutique guitar store. Located in Frankfort Illinois and on the web his passion is infectious and his love of the guitar just shines through. A rea...

Peter Henriksen talks amps for acoustic, electric and bass guitar. Henriksen amps are the world leader in acoustic amplification and Peter tells how the company started, getting through COVID and into the future. An insightful look into what makes his amps simply the best.

santa curz guitarOrganic Sounds Select Guitars owner Larry Sogolo revisits the podcast and tells of his adventures since his last visit with us. He discusses his store, Organic Sounds Select Guitars, and his approach to equipping his customers with the right guitar. An insightful and honest exchange of the level of service required in a small retail store today. Thank you, Larry, this quote sticks...

Jazz guitarist Lisa Lu joins us to talk about her recent move from New York City to San Francisco. Lisa shares her love for guitars and the bay area music and jazz scene. Lisa is always upbeat and an amazing talent, hope you enjoy it

Author, filmmaker and guitarist John Thomas talks about the book Kalamazoo Gals, his success with the documentary in the film festival circuit and being an amazing human being

Santa Cruz Guitars are the gold standard of the boutique industry, each hand-crafted. They may appear expensive, but when you consider that the Martin guitar company just released the D-300 at $300.000 limited edition of 30, a hand-made one-of-a-kind Santa Cruz is an unbelievable value. Santa Cruz Guitars are the gold standard of the boutique industry, each hand-crafted. They may appear expensive,...

Lloyd Baggs talks about his early years building guitars and pickups for Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne, and many others. Lloyd gives us an inside look at a revolutionary new acoustic-electric guitar. Lloyd is always insightful and fun. More info on the guitar and L.R Baggs pickups here: https://www.lrbaggs.com