Episodes

  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 56 - The Pickup Position Dilemma
    Jun 17 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    Ever incorrectly put your pickup routing in the wrong position/angle? Find out exactly what to do in this week's luthiers question time 

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    32 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 55 - Is it Naughty to STAIN a FRETBOARD?!?!
    May 26 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    Is it naughty to stain a fretboard? Is it just downright wrong? Find out in this week's episode of Luthiers Question Time 

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    35 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 54 - ADHD and Tool Management
    May 19 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    Do you have ADHD and need to manage/tidy your tools? Find out how and other luthiers' tips, tricks, and hacks in this week's Luthiers Question Time 

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    34 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 53 - Pretend that your GUITAR is a PIE...
    May 11 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    Now stay with me but imagine your guitar is a pie... Find out why in this week's episode of Luthiers Question Time 

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    33 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 52 - Wiggly-lined Frets and FLAWED Logic
    May 5 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    What are those wiggly-lined frets and why is their logic flawed? Find out in this week's episode of Luthiers Question Time 

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    32 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 51 - The Headless (AND BODYLESS) Guitar!
    Apr 28 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    What exactly is a headless and bodyless guitar?!  Does it even exist?! Find out in this week's installment of Luthiers Question Time

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    33 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 50 - Your String is a SPACESHIP
    Apr 21 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    Your string... is a spaceship...?! Find out why in this week's episode of Luthiers Question Time

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    45 mins
  • Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe 49 - Staining the PERFECT Faux Binding
    Apr 14 2022

    Luthiers Question Time with Ben Crowe, master luthier of Crimson Guitars and host of Crimson Custom Guitars, the premier guitar-building channel on YouTube. In this weekly podcast, Ben answers a series of questions on life, the universe, and guitar making.. not necessarily in that order.  The questions are recorded during a pair of live streams on the Crimson channel from which only the most interesting, entertaining, or possibly compromising answers make this podcast. Check out the rest of what Ben does with his team of luthiers and toolmakers at http://www.crimsonguitars.com 

    Crimson is also one of the largest in-person luthiers schools in the world with hundreds of happy students attending courses yearly.. you too could build your own guitar, or two.. it is our mission to facilitate that in as many ways as possible

    In this week's episode find out the secrets for staining the perfect faux binding. Other luthier's tips, tricks, and hacks included

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    42 mins