# 113. Sean McGowan

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Podcast: [Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/luthier-on-luthier-with-michael-bashkin-889598)
Published: 2026-04-28T19:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

For episode 113 of Luthier on Luthier, I'm joined by guitarist and educator Sean McGowan. We focus on his recent Archtop Foundation recording project, featuring 20 tracks across nine exceptional Blue series archtop guitars, and dig into his detailed approach to capturing their unique voices in the studio. Sean also shares highlights from his musical journey, his work as an educator at the University of Colorado in Denver, and the realities of making a living as a modern musician. Link: https://seanmcgowanguitar.com/ Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the Fretboard Journal . This episode is sponsored by the Looth Group , Dream Guitars and StewMac .

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