Podcast 39: Guitarmaker Creston Lea of Creston Guitars

Can an "art guitar" be a functional, workingman's instrument? If
its built by Vermont's Creston Lea, the answer is a resounding
yes. In this week's podcast, FJ publisher Jason Verlinde talks to
Lea about his current output, some of the exotic woods he tracks
down to build his guitars (including pieces salvaged from old
barns, pickle vats and more) and about his ongoing collaboration
with artist Sarah Ryan. We also talk a bit about Lea's other
passion: he's a published short story author. 


As many readers know, Lea was featured in the Fretboard
Journal #21 along with guitar building pal Paul
Languedoc. This podcast allows us to hear a bit more about the
luthier's creations and the energy that goes into them. 


For more information on Creston Lea's guitars, visit his site
here.