How Abasi Concepts is Redefining Guitar Design (CEO Tosin Abasi & COO Ivan Chopik)

About this episode

In this episode, Adam Wakeling interviews Tosin Abasi and Ivan Chopik about their innovative approaches to guitar design and the current state of the music market.

In this episode, host Adam Wakeling speaks with Tosin Abasi (CEO and Founder of Abasi Concepts), as well as Ivan Chopik (Founder of Guitar Messenger and COO of Abasi Concepts) about their journeys; the state of the guitar and pedal market; and their approach to product development and innovation. To learn more about Abasi Concepts, visit: https://abasiconcepts.com/ Many thanks to this episode's sponsor Chase Bliss. Check out Chase Bliss effects pedals here: https://www.chasebliss.com?utm_s...

People in this episode

Host: Adam Wakeling

Guests: Tosin Abasi, Ivan Chopik

Topics covered

• guitar design
• product development
• innovation
• music industry
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• guitar
• pedals
• innovation
• Abasi Concepts
• music business

Sponsors

Chase Bliss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Abasi Concepts, Guitar Messenger

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