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The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

Booking Overview

A weekly interview show focused on guitars, guitar culture, musicianship, gear, and the creative work of guitarists, singer-songwriters, and instrument makers. Credible pitches include established or emerging recording artists, touring musicians, luthiers, guitar educators, and music-industry professionals with distinctive expertise or notable releases; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 552

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 67.9k subscribers

Instagram: 47.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fretboardjournal@gmail.com

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recording artists, touring musicians, singer-songwriters, guitar educators, luthiers, and music professionals with notable releases, distinctive guitar expertise, recognized collaborations, or an unusual perspective on instruments and musicianship.
Required Achievements:  
Notable albums or recordings, Established touring careers, Recognized collaborations, Session or educational work, Distinctive instrument-building or guitar expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Nate Mercereau - The Making Of Fantastic Thoughts, Guitar-focused Creative Process, Gear Setups, And Composition.

Molly Tuttle - Vintage Martins, Touring Gear, The Martin Grand J-28e DN Double-neck Guitar, And Her Approach To Electric Guitars.

Bryan Sutton - His Album From Roots To Branches, Collaborations, Session Work, Guitar Collecting, And Guitar Education.

Maisy Owen - Her Debut Album Dark On A Sunny Day, Musical Upbringing, Guitar Development, Songwriting, And British Folk.

Glen Hansard - Guitars, His Worn Takamine, Busking, Meeting Musical Heroes, And His Development As A Performer.

Recent Topics

Music, Guitar, Luthiers, Guitar Gear, Songwriting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Podcast 565: Wood & Wire Fine Fretted Instruments

October 11, 2026

On today's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we are talking to Jim and Frank from Wood & Wire Fine Fretted Instruments, a recently opened Chicago-area guitar store celebrating high-end and boutique instruments. This may just be the most Fretboard Journal-ish guitar retailer on earth. https://woodandwire.net Jim Newcomb served as CEO of the Old Town School of Folk Music and is responsible for bringing the Fretboard Summit to Chicago. Frank Hamilton is a former student at the Galloup School and headed...

Podcast 564: John Leventhal

October 06, 2026

The great John Leventhal joins us once again to talk about the making of his new solo album, 'National Drift.'  https://www.instagram.com/johnleventhal/ We talk about his recording process for the album, how the songs came to be, the guitars he's currently loving, the perils of compression and so much more.   Watch John perform "The Old Improv" on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/M-1JbpOEwVY Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal's quarterly print magazine. Issue 60 is now mailing and features ...

Podcast 563: Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars

September 29, 2026

Frank Gross, founder of West Seattle's Thunder Road Guitars, joins us this week. Thunder Road is a unique brick-and-mortar success story. Thanks to some smart business moves (online and off), Thunder Road has thrived. In fact, Frank recently purchased and renovated a commercial space for the store!  During our chat, we talk about Seattle's thriving independent guitar stores; Thunder Road's offerings (they carry big brands like Fender and Gibson alongside consignment instruments); and so muc...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast?

Its publicly listed email is fretboardjournal@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast: fretboardjournal@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast?

The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recording artists, touring musicians, singer-songwriters, guitar educators, luthiers, and music professionals with notable releases, distinctive guitar expertise, recognized collaborations, or an unusual perspective on instruments and musicianship. Common among recent guests: Notable albums or recordings; Established touring careers; Recognized collaborations. Recent guests include Nate Mercereau, Molly Tuttle, and Bryan Sutton.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Guitar, Luthiers, Guitar Gear, and Songwriting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

fretboardjournal@gmail.com

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