Podcast 271: Craig Korth

For years, Nelson, British Columbia's Craig Korth could be seen
at bluegrass festivals sharing a trio of exceptional (and
extremely pricey) instruments - his 1923 Gibson F-5 mandolin, a
1937 Martin D-28 and a pre-war Gibson flathead 5-string banjo -
with nearly anyone. But Craig is a lot more than just a laid-back
instrument collector. On this week's podcast, he fills us in on
his early love for bluegrass, how he accumulated a world-class
array of instruments with a blue collar job (hint: a lot of hard
work, hustling and trading up) and about the Nimble Fingers music
camp he ran for many years.


We also talk about Craig's foray into lutherie, the lessons he
took from archtop maker Bob Benedetto and how Craig is currently
coping with focal hand dystonia. Whether or not you're a fan of
bluegrass music, we think you'll love this episode and Craig's
outlook on life.


Note: The first few minutes of our interview have some internet
connection issues but it clears up very soon. 


This episode is sponsored by Mono Cases and Retrofret Vintage
Guitars.