Podcast 86: Luthier Preston Thompson

In the late 1970s, Preston Thompson moved from Texas to Vermont
to learn the art of lutherie at Charles Fox’s School of the
Guitar Research & Design Center. He’d eventually spend time
at Randy Wood’s legendary Pickin’ Parlor before returning to
Fox’s school, setting up his own shop and working for numerous
flatpicking legends, including Charles Sawtelle and Peter Rowan.


Thompson now resides in Bend, Oregon. After a long stint away
from guitarmaking to serve as a Director of Marketing at a local
golf resort, he has started making guitars again. Operating out
of a small shop in Sisters, Oregon, Thompson and his team are
busier than ever crafting guitars inspired by vintage Martins.
This year, he expects to make around 75 instruments.


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