Podcast 160: Todd Cambio of Fraulini Guitars

On this week’s podcast, we talk to builder Todd Cambio of
Fraulini Guitars. While a lot of guitarmakers focus on
traditional Martin or Gibson-style instruments, Todd loves to
focus on models built by more obscure vintage instrument brands,
including Stella, Larson Bros., Lyon & Healy and Oscar
Schmidt. During our talk, Todd talks to us about his start in
lutherie and his love for early blues and 78 recordings. He then
explains the research he did to recreate Lydia Mendoza’s
12-string guitar and his new attempt to create a replica of
Lonnie Johnson’s 12-string guitar (both, it turns out, were
originally built by San Antonio’s Acosta family). Cambio is equal
parts luthier and history detective… it’s fascinating to hear how
he cobbles together information and grainy photos to build some
of these instruments. We hope you enjoy our talk.



This episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Dying
Breed Music.  


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