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Life With Strings Attached

Everything in life is better understood if you can learn to see the strings attached.Jamie Gale is a thought leader who rose to prominence in the guitar industry by simplifying complex concepts. In this podcast, he engages in cross-disciplinary discussions to reveal how everything from guitar design to architecture, philosophy, physics and more can be better understood if you learn to see the universal truths that underpin our world.

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100:54

John Mlynczak (CEO) on NAMM's Future

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2025/11/14

This week, I’m joined again by John Mlynczak, CEO of NAMM. With the NAMM Show 2025 right around the corner, we talk about what it really takes to lead the world’s largest music trade organisation in a time of rapid change. John shares insights on how NAMM is more than just a show, it’s a mission-driven association that serves and strengthens the global music products industry all year round. From policy and tariffs to cultural insights in music making, member engagement, and even the implica...

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126:36

Biography | The Story of Andy Manson

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2025/11/07

Welcome to another special Life With Strings Attached 'Biography' episode. Today, we trace the incredible life of legendary luthier Andy Manson, a craftsman shaped as much by chaos and curiosity as by chisels and wood. From building forts as a child in Hertfordshire to busking through Europe with a self-made guitar, Andy’s journey to becoming one of the most respected voices in luthiery is anything but ordinary. In this deep dive, Andy shares the pivotal moments that defined him, his ...

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42:05

From A Vision To Jimmy Page’s Hands: Randy Parson’s...

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2025/10/31

In this episode we visit a century-old church in the heart of Kansas, now transformed into the creative sanctuary of luthier Randy Parsons. Randy’s story is one of risk, reinvention, and the courage to live life outside the lines. We talk about creativity, faith, music, and the strange moments of luck that shape our paths. This is a story about following your calling, even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. Enjoy. Find Randy's work here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Parsons-Guitar...

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97:28

From Repair Bench to Research Lab: Bryan Galloup...

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/10/24

Welcome to Life With Strings Attached! In this episode we explore the evolving world of guitar making, where craftsmanship meets innovation. From the floor of guitar shows to the heart of the workshop, we reflect on how artistry, science, and sound continue to shape our musical culture. We pay tribute to the late Ken Parker, a visionary who redefined what a guitar could be. We also discuss the ongoing quest for authenticity, from the design bench to the stage. Along the way, we dive into Proj...

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98:03

Graph Tech: How Dave Dunwoodie Revolutionized Guitar...

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2025/10/17

On this episode of Life With Strings Attached we welcome Dave Dunwoodie, founder of Graph Tech Guitar Labs Ltd. and one of the great innovators in guitar technology. From solving the problem of strings sticking in the nut to creating breakthroughs like TUSQ, Ratio Tuners, and String Saver saddles, Dave’s work has shaped how guitars sound and play worldwide. His story is one of persistence, curiosity, and purpose-driven design, showing how even the smallest guitar components can tr...

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65:13

Biography | The Story of Michael Spalt

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2025/10/10

In this special Life With Strings Attached biography episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Michael Spalt. Guitar builder, sculptor, and creative force who’s redefined what a guitar can be. From his roots in Vienna and early fascination with music and film, to his innovative Totem guitars and the founding of the Holy Grail Guitar Show and EGB, Michael has merged art, craftsmanship, and community like few others. In this intimate conversation, Michael opens up about working in Hol...

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61:59

Biography | The Story of Ulrich Teuffel

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2025/10/04

In this special segment of our Luthier’s Story series we’re honoured to feature Ulrich Teuffel, visionary in the world of guitar design whose work challenges convention and redefines what it means to build an instrument. Ulrich’s guitars are more than tools for music, they are philosophical statements. Each crafted with a deep respect for wood, sound, and the courage it takes to break from tradition. In this conversation, we dive into the soul of Teuffel Guitars, uncovering how custom...

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139:15

The Art of Curation in Music Retail, with Joe Caruso...

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/09/26

Today on Life With Strings Attached, we’re joined by Joe Caruso of The Music Emporium in Boston: a shop that has become legendary for its thoughtful curation and deep respect for the guitar as both an instrument and a cultural icon. In this conversation, Joe and I explore the parallels between the artisan guitar movement and the craft traditions of furniture making, the balance between heritage and innovation in guitar design, and the importance of caring for the customer experience in ...

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115:28

In Conversation with Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz...

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/09/19

Today on Life With Strings Attached, I sat down with Richard Hoover, founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company. From California’s redwood forests and the threat of wildfires to the physics of string tension and modal analysis, Richard brings nearly 50 years of lutherie to this conversation. We explore how science, craftsmanship, and empathy shape the acoustic guitar, why collaboration and open knowledge are vital for innovation, and how tradition and community continue to guide the future o...

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100:47

From Jerusalem to Guitar Mastery: The Avi Shabat Story

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2025/09/12

This week on Life With Strings Attached, I sit down with Avi Shabbat. From growing up in Jerusalem, discovering music in the middle of the grunge era and serving in the military, to building a career in sound engineering and eventually founding Shabbat guitars in Los Angeles. Avi's story is one of resilience, collaboration, and vision. In this conversation, we talk about uncompromising craftsmanship, the Frankenstein spirit of blending influences, and what it takes to turn passion into ...

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Biography | The Story of Giulio Negrini

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2025/09/05

Welcome to Life With Strings Attached. I'm your host, Jamie Gale. For this week's special biography edition of Life With Strings Attached, we're on location in Switzerland with Giulio Negrini, founder of Giulio Negrini Guitars, to uncover the remarkable journey behind one of the boutique world's most imaginative and precise builders. From a childhood steeped in fantasy and music, to mastering classical luthiery in Italy, Giulio's story is anything but ordinary. This is a conversation about cr...

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28:36

Biography | The Story of Dion James | LWSA Ep 71

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/08/29

Welcome to Life with Strings Attached. I'm your host, Jamie Gale. For this week's special biography edition of Life with Strings Attached, we're on location in Edmonton, Canada to dive deep into the story of Dion James, an extraordinary guitar maker who is helping to redefine the modern acoustic guitar. In this episode, Dion opens up about formative moments, the mentors who shaped him, and the subtle power of saying, "I can't." This is a portrait of a maker guided by intention, communit...

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96:36

Reuben Forsland on The Art of Curiosity

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2025/08/22

This week on Life With Strings Attached, we sit down with Reuben Forsland: Adventurer, innovator, and the luthier behind JOI Guitars. Reuben’s story stretches from backcountry snowboarding and near-death kiteboarding crashes to building guitars out of hempwood, carbon fiber, and even the walls of Jimi Hendrix’s childhood home. What drives him? A relentless curiosity, a hunger for challenge, and a reverence for the emotional resonance of sound. This episode goes beyond guitars, it’...

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107:46

Omer Deutsch: Crafting Guitars in a Time of War |...

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2025/08/15

This week on Life With Strings Attached, I’m joined once again by Omer Deutsch, founder of OD Guitars. Omer returns with insight forged under pressure, literally. Living and working in a conflict zone, he shares how humor, community, and creativity have become essential tools for coping and resilience. From the emotional toll of war to the deeper value of custom guitar making, Omer opens up about what it means to build something meaningful when the world around you feels uncertain. It’s...

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106:13

Maneli Jamal on Strings, Stories, and Ikigai | LWSA...

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/08/08

Today’s guest is internationally acclaimed guitarist Maneli Jamal, known for his deeply expressive compositions and a playing style that fuses rhythmic complexity with emotional clarity. Born in Belarus to Iranian parents, Maneli’s journey spans five countries, twenty moves before the age of 18, and a lifetime of transformation through music. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore everything from the Japanese concept of Ikigai, to the evolving music industry, to personal stories of ...

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62:54

Biography | The Story of Rainer Tausch

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2025/08/01

Welcome to Life With Strings Attached. In this episode, we travel to the small Bavarian town of Illertissen to meet Rainer Tausch: Guitar maker, musician, and founder of Tausch Guitars. Rainer’s journey began with a homemade guitar at age 13, inspired by the music of Hendrix, AC/DC, and Deep Purple. Over decades, he carved his own path through craftsmanship and tone, blending tradition with bold design choices like his signature use of pearwood and his flamenco-inspired 665 scale length...

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116:50

Why Jim D'Addario Spent his Life Chasing the Perfect...

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2025/07/25

This episode dives deep into the legacy and future of D’Addario & Company with James D’Addario, Chairman and Director of Innovation. With roots in string making that stretch back centuries, Jim shares how his family’s craft evolved into a global leader through innovation, automation, and a relentless focus on quality. Jim and I explore how string design affects musicianship, why clear communication is critical in marketing technical products, and the vital role of customer feedback ...

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108:47

Amber, Meteorite, and the Mind of Rapolas Gražys

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2025/07/18

Welcome to Life With Strings Attached. In this episode, we sit down with visionary guitar designer Rapolas Gražys. A creative force whose instruments are as much about storytelling and emotion as they are about sound. From his studio in Lithuania, Rapolas shares how a childhood steeped in art, architecture, and nature led him to craft guitars from materials as extraordinary as amber, aluminum, and bismuth crystals. We explore the parallels between cooking and creativity, the tension bet...

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121:07

From Wine Cellars to the Workbench: Raymond Kraut’s...

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/07/11

Today’s guest is Raymond Kraut, an exceptional luthier whose work blurs the lines between science, art, and soul. In this conversation, Raymond and I dive deep into the evolving craft of guitar making: from the physics of sound and the role of alternative tonewoods like desert ironwood, to the emotional and instinctual layers of artistic expression. This isn't just a story about guitars, it’s about listening closely: to the wood, to the music, and to yourself. Enjoy. Find Raymond's wo...

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Biography | The Story of Adriano Sergio | LWSA Ep 63

Life With Strings Attached ·

2025/07/04

This week on Life With Strings Attached, we dive into the remarkable story of Adriano Sérgio. An artist, musician, and luthier whose life journey is as inspiring as the guitars he creates. From his early days as a political refugee to military service in Portugal’s elite forces, Adriano’s path has been shaped by resilience, community, and a relentless pursuit of authenticity. In this second special bio episode, Adriano reflects on a childhood steeped in art and music, the life lessons l...

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