# 98. Gary Southwell (Southwell Guitars)

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Podcast: [Luthier on Luthier with Michael Bashkin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/luthier-on-luthier-with-michael-bashkin-889598)
Published: 2025-01-27T17:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

For episode 98 of the podcast, I am joined by renowned classical guitar maker Gary Southwell. Based on the banks of the River Rede in Northumberland, England, Southwell has been building instruments since 1983. Gary and I talk about the unique characteristics of Bog Oak, the history and influence of 19th-century Viennese guitars, his interactions with Julian Bream, and some reflections on 50 years of guitar making. https://www.southwellguitars.co.uk/ Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the Fretboard Journal . This episode is sponsored by Dream Guitars and StewMac . Want to support Luthier on Luthier? Join our Patreon to get access to exclusive photos and content from Michael and his builds.

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