Podcast 60: Luthier John Greven

A teenage John Greven built his first instrument, a 5-string
banjo, in 1962. Over the last fifty years, he has built over
2,000 instruments and become one of the world’s most in-demand
luthiers. On this week’s podcast, we talk to Greven about his
unique career trajectory, including his invaluable time working
for George Gruhn in Nashville; how he's able to create so many
instruments a year; and why so many of his guitars end up in
Japan. Greven also talks about some of the magical moments he
had with vintage Martin and Gibson guitars during his stint in
Nashville.  Greven now resides in Portland, Oregon. He is
currently at work on his 2,200th instrument, a 000-sized guitar
with Brazilian rosewood back and sides.