Prisma Guitars have drawn huge interest and praise for building beautiful guitars from used skateboard decks, but their unique approach to design and craftsmanship goes beyond skateboards.

Prisma Guitars (and today's music): prismaguitars.com/

It's a triple helping of guitar stuff on today's episode: stuff to read, stuff to listen to and stuff to...gawk at? Want to buy? Whatever it is you're supposed to do with guitars.

Josh Scott's article: guitar.com/features/opinion-analysis/josh-scott-electricity-meets-guitar/

Today's music/performance: youtu.be/HS2TxfBSmjs

Ivison Guitars are known for their skill and depth of knowledge when it comes to vintage guitars, and their model, The Hurricane, received plenty of interest and plaudits last year. The newly announced 'Dakota' looks to have an equally winning formula. 

Ivison Guitars FB: facebook.com/ivisonguitars/

Ivison Guitars IG: instagram.com/ivison_guitars/

Today's music: youtu.be/idUF7Vp1i6c

I've had quite a few conversations now with luthiers on the subject of bolt-on vs glued-in vs neck-through guitars, and they've all come to more or less the same conclusion...

Maxime Baron Guitars IG: instagram.com/baronguitars/

Axes & Blades IG: instagram.com/axes_and_blades/

Today's music: marmotoproject.bandcamp.com/

As a guitar maker and an author on the subject, Leo Lospennato has both fascinating builds and books under his belt. Now, he's presented a new one of each, and they're both worth checking out for anyone interested in the world of guitar building.

Lospennato Guitars FB: facebook.com/LospennatoGuitars/

Lospennato Guitars IG: instagram.com/lospennatoguitars/

Today's Music: diiv.bandcamp.com/album/deceiver

Soundcloud have announced a new royalties model with the aim of making music streaming on their platform more equitable for artists – particularly independent and smaller ones. But will this kind of approach solve the problems with streaming music? 

Read more about it here: guitar.com/news/industry-news/soundcloud-fan-powered-royalties/

Today's music: youtu.be/u51HJcN1Dp8

Pushing the boundaries of established guitar design can do great things: spark our own creativity, open up new potential in the instrument and inspire future music and genres. But it can also make the instrument more accessible for more people. Today, I'm taking a look at an invention that aims to make the guitar easier to play and learn for those who are differently abled. 

Check out a video of the Armstrum here: youtu.be/lS9usX7Pprs

Today's music: thearmed.bandcamp.com/track/average-death

Guitar gear with modular elements is often described as old-school, retro or at-odds with the current market. In many ways that's true. But with modular guitar gear coming about consistently in recent years, and in many different forms, is it actually a niche trend in itself?

Today's music

In continuing to share as many spaces for awesome music, live music experiences and guitar events as possible in these weird times, here's an introduction to a couple of fantastic channels you should definitely check out. 

The Audubon Sessions (Previously An Evening At Elvis')

Red Ants Pants Music Festival

In part two of my interview with guitar builder Frank Deimel, we talk more about the trend towards sustainable guitar making and trade some stories about our experiences with vintage guitars. 

A massive thank you again to Frank for joining me, and check out yesterday's episode for part one if you haven't already!

Check out the Deimel Guitarworks site here, and follow them on Instagram here.

You can also see the LesLee pickup in action here, and check out the synth connection/Synchroniser system here and here. 

You can also watch the Meet The Makers episode on Deimel Guitarworks here.