To wrap up this year, Fretboard Journal editors Jason Verlinde and Sofia Wolfson talk about some of their favorite moments from 2025. We discuss the inner workings of the magazine, our favorite articles, the 2025 Fretboard Summit, some of our favorite records and shows of the year, and so much more.
On behalf of all of us, we hope you have a very happy New Year.
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Nearly every guitar player has daydreamed about running their favorite gear company. On this week’s Fretboard Journal Podcast, we hear from two individuals who are currently living that dream: Nashville’s Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard.
Earlier this year, these two guitar fanatics and businessmen became the new owners of Bend, Oregon's Breedlove Guitars.
During our chat, we talk about the realities of running a guitar business in 2025, the surprises they weren’t anticipating, what changes they are implementing at the 35-year-old company, and where they see growth in the guitar space.
Whether or not you’re currently a Breedlove owner, Pete and Shannon’s enthusiasm for guitars is downright infectious. We think you'll love this chat.
https://breedlovemusic.com
Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 20-22, 2026, at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. https://fretboardsummit.org
Our 58th issue of the Fretboard Journal will mail later this month. Subscribe here to get it.
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Mandolin hero John Reischman joins us this week to talk about his new album, 'The Salish Sea.'
We chat about the influence the Pacific Northwest has had on his music-making, discuss his famed Lloyd Loar-signed Gibson F-5 mandolin, and so much more.
Check out the Salish Sea here or on your favorite streaming platform: https://johnreischmanandthejaybirds.bandcamp.com/album/the-salish-sea
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Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 20-22, 2026, at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. https://fretboardsummit.org
Our 58th issue of the Fretboard Journal will mail later this month. Subscribe here to get it.
We are brought to you by Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com
Every year during the holiday season, we chat with Guru Singh, a third-generation yogi and spiritual teacher who also happens to live and breathe guitars.
On this installment (Guru Singh's third visit), we go deep. This former Reprise artist and friend of Janis Joplin talks to us about the spirit of giving, the benefits of A.I. (even for musicians), how he stays optimistic during difficult times, and so much more.
We'll be sharing the video from this interview on our YouTube channel soon.
https://gurusingh.com/
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https://fretboardsummit.org/
Our 58th issue of the Fretboard Journal will mail later this month. Subscribe here to get it.
We are brought to you by Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).
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We are also brought to you by Seattle's own Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar. https://mmguitarbar.com