Podcast 68: Pepe Romero, Jr.

As a member of the legendary Romero family, Pepe Romero, Jr. grew
up in a self-described classical guitar “gypsy camp.” Instead of
following in the footsteps of his father and relatives, however,
Pepe decided at an early age to become an instrument maker. On
this week’s podcast, he talks to the Fretboard
Journal about his nylon-string guitar creations, as well as
his latest passion: ukuleles.


He also describes the nylon-string guitar he built for Jack
Johnson (which was used extensively on Johnson’s From Here
to Now to Here); his work for the Climate Reality Project; the
reverse fan-bracing that he utilizes and more. “It’s a new angle
on my family tradition,” Romero says of his career in lutherie,
“but it’s perfect for me.”


Learn more about Pepe Romero, Jr. handmade ukuleles and guitars
via his website here. Pepe has started a production
line of ukuleles called Romero Creations. To learn more
about the Climate Reality Project and the beetle-kill guitar that
Romero made for Jack Johnson, watch this video.