S4E6. Jeff Jewitt

“I’ve always operated under the principle that if you can build a guitar, you can do anything.” Jeff Jewitt is the perfect representative of the collaborative spirit that now defines the guitar-making world. Likely a familiar face to fellow builders, Jeff’s tints, stains and dyes company has supplied names big and small in the guitar world for decades. Fans of guitar-making content may have seen his StewMac collaborations, ending up on his channels where he gives a glimpse of the build process and demos his freshly completed guitars. Self-taught to start but influenced by his contemporaries, Jeff’s guitars are a perfect mix of classic design with modern appointments, tone and style. Because he’s always learning and pushing himself, he happily takes on challenging custom builds for folks like fingerstyle virtuoso Matt Thomas, expanding the bounds of what a Jewitt Guitar can be in the process. In the spirit of sharing, we discuss some of Jeff’s advice for newer luthiers on the value of apprenticeship and self-promotion. He will be showcasing at Artisan in Harrisburg, PA next month on April 14-16, and teaching with fellow luthier Robbie O’Brien at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in July 2023. Learn more about Jewitt Guitars: https://jewittguitars.com/ Follow Jeff on Instagram All available Jewitt Guitars at CVE Featured instruments: Jewitt OM-C Cedar/Cocobolo Jewitt 00-C Redwood/Walnut Jewitt 000-12 White Oak/Adirondack Featured musicians: Carl Miner, Lindsay Straw​

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Talking Guitar explores the world of high-end luthierie by interviewing the most celebrated builders of acoustic and electric instruments. As well as speaking with the luthiers, Talking Guitar interviews the players who make those instruments sing. This podcast is for all the guitar connoisseurs who want to get the exclusive insight direct from the luthiers and players.