# Podcast 532: Author John Stubbings Returns

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Podcast: [The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fretboard-journal-guitar-podcast-511166)
Published: 2026-01-10T06:52:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this week's podcast, UK-based author and guitar fanatic John Stubbings returns to tell us all about his new book, 'The Guitar Detective.' The follow-up to his monumental 'The Devil Is In It' publishing project, 'The Guitar Detective' is a "non-fiction novel" based around a riveting guitar mystery. We discuss the format John chose for this book, his inspiration for the story, and so much more. https://orpharionpress.com/ Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 20-22, 2026, at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. https://fretboardsummit.org Our 58th issue of the Fretboard Journal is now mailing. Subscribe here to get it. We are brought to you by Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com

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