Podcast 351: Nacho Baños

*** Sorry for the occasional Zoom audio lag, but this interview
was too good not to share. *** 


All the way in Valencia, Spain, we're talking to the one-and-only
Nacho Baños. Baños is the guy behind Nacho Guitars, 'The
Blackguard Book,' and the new 'Pinecaster Book.'  

 


https://pinecasterbook.com


 


If you've ever watched Julian Lage perform on his "Nachcaster"
and wondered just who made it, this episode is for you. We hear
about Nacho's early infatuation with American music; how he
began buying and selling instruments while attending college in
Boston; and why, in 2003, he started writing what would become
'The Blackguard Book.'


 


We learn about the production team behind Nacho Guitars and how
he almost retired from guitarmaking when he (temporarily)
couldn't source decent swamp ash. He also explains
the reasoning behind 'The Pinecaster Book,' his most
ambitious publishing project to date. The four-volume set goes
beyond the printed page, with all new photographs and
multimedia video showcasing the guitars mentioned in the
book. 



 


This episode is sponsored by Izotope (use the discount code
FRET10 to save 10% on their amazing software) and Retrofret
Vintage Guitars.



Don't forget, beyond the magazine, the FJ now has an entire
network of podcasts, about everything from lutherie to home
recording (and tube amps!): Luthier on
Luthier; The Truth About Vintage Amps; The Truth
About Recording & Mixing; Acoustic Voices;
and Sweep the Floor.