Podcast 302: Steve McCreary, GM of Collings Guitars & Mandolins

Steve McCreary is the GM of Collings Guitars and Mandolins and
one of the most respected members of the musical instrument
industry. Since joining Collings in 1992, he's helped helm the
Austin, Texas-based company's growth into mandolins, electric
guitars, and – most recently – their more affordable Waterloo
line of instruments.


During this lengthy interview, we hear about Steve's unique
background (he's a former stonemason), what it was like to work
with the late Bill Collings (a larger-than-life character) and
how the company is navigating the COVID crisis through 2020 and
beyond. We also talk about Collings' ongoing collaboration with
guitarist Julian Lage, hear about the '70s and '80s Austin music
scene, and a lot more  


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Previous Collings Interviews:


Bill Collings on the Fretboard Journal Podcast (link)


Bruce VanWart of Collings on the Fretboard Journal Podcast (link)


Our tribute to Bill Collings in the Fretboard Journal magazine
(link)


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