About this episode

Eric discusses guitar news and interviews a high school student interested in guitar building.

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks guitar news and hosts an interview with a high school student who is making a kit guitar and is interested in exploring guitar building. In guitar news, Norman’s Rare Guitars has been acquired by the same parent company of Carter Vintage Guitars. In other news, Bob Weir has passed away, and Fender Music Instrument Corporation has a new CEO. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

People in this episode

Host: Eric Daw

Guest: Freddy

Topics covered

• guitar news
• guitar building
• interview
• music industry
• kit guitar

Keywords

• guitar news
• Freddy
• guitar building
• Bob Weir
• Fender
• Norman’s Rare Guitars
• Carter Vintage Guitars

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Norman’s Rare Guitars, Carter Vintage Guitars, Fender Music Instrument Corporation

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