Podcast 58: Luthier Steve Andersen

These days, Seattle guitarmaker Steve Andersen is known primarily
for his stunning archtop guitars. That wasn't always the case,
however. In part one of our interview with Andersen, we ask him
about the early days of Roberto-Venn (he was one of the school's
first students) and the Sand Point, Idaho lutherie scene of the
'70s (including the store Guitar's Friend and fellow builders
such as Franklin Guitars and Bob Givens). We also hear why
Andersen will no longer make the F-style mandolins he was once
known for.