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<div>Lifelong friends Mathias Roux and Matthew Rice make visually stunning and beautifully executed Casimi Guitars out of their shop in South Africa.    For episode 88 of the podcast, Mathias and Matthew discuss how they developed their visual style and the voice of their guitars. They also share their thoughts on the division of labor in the shop, their time working in Marc Maingard's shop, planning inlays, and the pros and cons of making guitars in South Africa. </div> <div> </div> <div><a href= "https://casimiguitars.com/">https://casimiguitars.com/</a></div> Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of <a href= "https://www.bashkinguitars.com">Bashkin Guitars</a> and brought to you by the <a href= "https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription"> Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a> and <a href= "https://www.stewmac.com/?irclickid=VA-TmuXZ%3AxyPUn0Ut-05ZTupUkHUPAzGE2bmy00&utm_source=3755630&utm_medium=Impact&utm_campaign=3755630&utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_1303370&irgwc=1&partner=Fretboard%20Journal&mpid=3755630&group="> StewMac</a>. Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.

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Joe Zon of Zon Guitars has been pushing the limits of bass building with phenomenal results since the early 1980s. For episode 87 of the podcast, Joe explains his theory and the construction of all-composite necks and how they are used to enhance the sounds of the wood. Joe also discusses his collaboration with Bartolini pickups, active versus passive electronics, bolt-on versus neck-through construction, and why the Hyperbass is a misunderstood instrument. Finally, Joe shares a few stories about his time making basses for legendary musician Rick James. <a href= "http://www.zonguitars.com">http://www.zonguitars.com</a> Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the <a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com/">Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a> and <a href= "https://www.stewmac.com/?irclickid=VA-TmuXZ%3AxyPUn0Ut-05ZTupUkHUOC2fE2bmy00&utm_source=3755630&utm_medium=Impact&utm_campaign=3755630&utm_content=Online%20Tracking%20Link_1303370&irgwc=1&partner=Fretboard%20Journal&mpid=3755630&group="> StewMac</a>. Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.

Joe Zon (Zon Guitars)

Aluminati Guitars offers innovative, environmentally friendly, and beautifully designed guitars built in Asheville, North Carolina. For episode 86 of the podcast, I sit down with the company's founder, James Little.  James tells us about the aluminum, carbon fiber and Lucite components used to make their complete instruments, OEM necks, and off-the-shelf parts. He also shares with us how the company got started, how the bike industry helped their fabrication, some new projects, and his plans for the future. <a id="m_-1501110276386956757LPlnk" href= "https://aluminatiguitars.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://aluminatiguitars.com/&source=gmail&ust=1706723483468000&usg=AOvVaw0Mx93ewKHJNCGQNA906-Rx"> https://aluminatiguitars.com/</a> Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the <a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com/">Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a>. Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.

86: Aluminati Guitar Company

Al Beardsell makes beautifully designed and crafted guitars in Winnipeg, Canada. Al started building as a musician because he could not find, or in some cases, afford the kind of guitars he wanted to play.     For episode 85 of the podcast, Al shares with us his thoughts on engineered sides, electric acoustic hybrids, making pickups, and much more. Finally, Al discusses why he thinks guitar making was the only career path for him and how he recently came to this understanding.  <a id="m_7472933383662800745LPlnk" href= "https://www.beardsellguitars.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.beardsellguitars.com/&source=gmail&ust=1703863997727000&usg=AOvVaw0LrBUBBRHfm3RnVbp7SvSy"> https://www.beardsellguitars.com/</a> Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the <a href= "https://www.fretboardjournal.com/">Fretboard Journal</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.dreamguitars.com/">Dream Guitars</a>. Want to support Luthier on Luthier? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/luthieronluthier">Join our Patreon</a> to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.

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