Making And Breaking Guitars

Ben Smith
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I'm going to find unusual, sometimes old, sometimes weird guitars, then talk about them and play them.I'm Ben Smith, guitarist, presenter at Andertons TV, session musician, teacher, and one half the duo, sometimes band, Smith & Brewer. If you'd like me to record some guitar for you, or if you have a guitar you'd like me to feature, then please get in touch - ben@bensmithguitar.com@bensmithguitar@smithandbrewer buymeacoffee.com/bensmithguitar

Episodes

  1. 10/06/2024

    An early 1970s Harmony H6365 acoustic Mahogany top grand concert model.

    Send a text Today I'm playing an early 70's Harmony H6365.   Mahogany top and back, Grand Concert size, and ladder braced, which gives it a slightly different voice to the norm, which I like.  This would be a great 'character' guitar to have in the corner of a studio for when your usual acoustic just aren't sitting right in the mix. ;-) Support the show Instagram.com/bensmithguitar Facebook.com/bensmithguitar

    17 min

  2. 09/28/2024

    Let's try this again... Talking about and playing my 1960's Audition electric guitar.

    Send a text I'm going to try this again! I'm going to be doing a series on my own guitars, just a bit of a chat about them, then me playing them.  To kick off I'm going to look at my lates 60's-ish Audition electric guitar.  Made in Japan, on paper it should be terrible, but it's one of my favourite ever guitars. :-)   You can watch this episode on Youtube too - Youtube.com/@bensmithguitar Support the show Instagram.com/bensmithguitar Facebook.com/bensmithguitar

    18 min

  3. 08/02/2020

    Episode 3 - I'm back! New Album, New Gear!

    Send a text I'm back!   In this episode I talk about the new Smith and Brewer instrumental duet album, and new gear, including plywood electrics you build yourself from Rees Electric guitars and the incredible Tonedexter Acoustic preamp. Get in touch - @bensmithguitar  www.bensmithguitar.com Support the show Instagram.com/bensmithguitar Facebook.com/bensmithguitar

    1h 11m

  4. 06/25/2019

    Episode 01 - Rick Turner

    Send a text On our first episode I talk to Rick Turner of Rick Turner Guitars.  Rick's a real legend in the world of guitar making, and in this episode we cover a lot of different subjects. Rick told me about the evolution of his Model 1 and Renaissance guitars (As played by Lyndsey Buckingham) his revolutionary Compass Rose acoustic guitars, some new designs he's working on, and many more things.  He's a really nice guy, and it was great to speak with him. This episode is sponsored by our friends at The North American Guitar in London, the U.K home of the finest custom guitars, including Rick Turner guitars.  Special thanks to Ben Montague there for introducing me to Rick. Support the show Instagram.com/bensmithguitar Facebook.com/bensmithguitar

    54 min

  5. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Introduction

    Send a text Hello! I'm going to tell you all about what I'm going to be up to in this podcast - conversations with people who make guitars, and the players who break them.  I'll be chatting with lots of interesting people from the world of guitar - luthiers, players, techs, amp builders, songwriters, gear builders, writers and lots of others too. Get in touch at makingandbreakingguitars.com, or on socials at @makingandbreakingguitars Sponsored by my friends at The North American Guitar in London - thenorthamericanguitar.com   Support the show Instagram.com/bensmithguitar Facebook.com/bensmithguitar

    3 min

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About

I'm going to find unusual, sometimes old, sometimes weird guitars, then talk about them and play them.I'm Ben Smith, guitarist, presenter at Andertons TV, session musician, teacher, and one half the duo, sometimes band, Smith & Brewer. If you'd like me to record some guitar for you, or if you have a guitar you'd like me to feature, then please get in touch - ben@bensmithguitar.com@bensmithguitar@smithandbrewer buymeacoffee.com/bensmithguitar

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Smith
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Making And Breaking Guitars
  • Show Website
    Making And Breaking Guitars