Podcast 375: Linda Manzer's Sunflower Guitar for Ukraine

Acclaimed luthier Linda Manzer joins us this week to talk about
her latest creation, Sunflower Guitar for Ukraine.

This instrument, sporting a gorgeous sunflower inlay headstock
and a Ukraine flag-themed Hoffee case, will be on tour for
several months raising awareness for the war relief efforts in
Ukraine and The $1k Project for Ukraine. Eventually, it will work
its way to Ukraine so that guitarists in the country can record
with it.

During our conversation, Linda recounts her inspiration for the
guitar and how it was built. We also hear from Stephen Bennett,
one of the instrument's caretakers, about his time with the
guitar.

The Sunflower Guitar page: https://sunflowerguitar.com


Donate:
https://opencollective.com/1kproject/contribute/flower-of-ukraine-guitar-by-linda-manzer-the-usd1k-project-for-ukraine-initiative-42653


Linda Manzer on the FJ's Sweep the Floor Podcast:
https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/sweep-the-floor-ep-1-linda-manzer/


See the Sunflower Guitar at the Fretboard Summit:
https://fretboardsummit.org


This episode is sponsored by Peghead Nation (use the promo code
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subscription); Izotope (use the coupon code FRET10 to save 10%
off their plug-ins); Retrofret Vintage Guitars; Izotope (use the
discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and
Calton Cases.