Podcast 114: Luthier Otto D'Ambrosio
The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast · Jason
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Show Notes
These days, Otto D'Ambrosio is best known for his exquisite archtop guitars. But his guitar journey began long ago, when he stumbled into Mandolin Brothers as a 13 year old. He ended up working at Mandolin Brothers for Stan Jay, then for luthier legends Flip Scipio and John Monteleone. He did some time at the repair department of Guild's Westerly plant and, eventually set out on his own as a luthier and repairman.
On this week's podcast, D'Ambrosio tell us about his background, describes the ongoing evolution of his archtop models and tells us about his ongoing collaboration with Eastman Guitars. After working for most of his life on the East Coast, Otto has now relocated to the West Coast to work out of Eastman's California headquarters.
It's an informative and fun chat with one of the fretted instrument world's best craftsmen.
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