Podcast 102: Ronin Guitars with Dan Phelps

Ronin electric guitars are instantly recognizable thanks to their
unmistakable Foilbucker and Stratofoil pickups. Dig a little bit
deeper and you'll also discover that these guitars have another
unique characteristic – they’re all made out of reclaimed old
growth redwood. On today’s podcast, we talk with John Reed of
Ronin about their creations, why they’re using redwood for their
guitar bodies and how those distinctive pickups came to be. We
also hear from guitarist Dan Phelps on what it’s like to play
these guitars in a variety of settings. Ronins may be best known
as the guitar of choice for audio experimenter David Torn but, as
you'll hear, they can be used in a wide variety of settings. All
told, it's a fun chat about woods, guitarmaking, the magic behind
goldfoil pickups and more. 


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