Watch a Master Luthier Build a Guitar (from scratch)

Join us as we travel to Michael Bashkin’s workshop to make an acoustic guitar from scratch. Michael is not only a master luthier, but one of the top names in the world when it comes to building a finely-made steel string acoustic guitar. He’s generously invited the StewMac team in for a peek behind the curtain into his process. We hope you enjoy it! Special thanks to Michael Bashkin! Check out his enlightening podcast collaboration with Fretboard Journal, “Luthier on Luthier“, on your favorite streaming platform. Instagram @bashkin_guitars All music in the video was performed by Sean McGowan, as well as the final live performance. Huge thanks to Sean! Instagram @seanmcgowanguitar If you’re thinking of starting or continuing your own guitar building adventures, StewMac has everything you’re looking for. Here are just a few of the items you might be looking for to build your ow