Tech & Media Credits

I’ve had the privilege to care for some great instruments in Minnesota and, eventually, all over the world. I got real fancy for a while there. Here’s a few places, the lists of noise makers I went with, and some of the podcasts where I talked about it all.

Fretboard Journal Articles

  • FJ #4 Stars of the North

    The Fretboard Journal: Issue 4, Winter 2006

    A celebration of Minnesota’s guitar building community: Jim Olson, Charlie Hoffman, Michael Keller & Brian Applegate with Kevin Ryan thrown in for fun.

  • FJ #11 The Perfect Tone

    The Fretboard Journal: Issue 11, Fall 2008

    A look at the current use of Brazilian Rosewood in guitar production, 2008. Interviews include: Paul Reed Smith & Joe KNaggs of PRS, Jeff Traugott, and Dick Boak of Martin Guitars.

  • FJ #14 Mosrite Forever

    The Fretboard Journal: Issue 14, Summer 2009

    The story of 17 year old Paul Henry from Long Beach, CA who ordered a Mosrite from Semie Mosley from an add in the back of a magazine. Paul has all of the letters, correspondence, and the accompanying chocolate bar.

  • FJ #24 Acoustic Tone Control

    The Fretboard Journal: Issue 24, Winter 2011

    Physics as part of guitarmaking. The 5 year journey of Bryan Galloup and Sam Guidry as they try quantify, control and manipulate the tone in tonewood.

  • FJ #44 Bluegrass Like Breathing

    The Fretboard Journal: Issue 44, 2019

    The out and in of Mandolin Orange. The history musical history of Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin.

Podcast Appearances

  • The Fret Files Ep. 66

    Todd Lunneborg

    In this episode, Eric chats with Todd Lunneborg of TL Guitars about road teching for major touring bands and what the job entails.  We also chat about guitar building, guitar repair, and Todd’s history in the industry.

    https://www.fretfiles.com/ep-66-todd-lunneborg/

  • The Fretboard Journal Podcast #285

    Building a Guitar for President Carter

    On this week’s Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to Lunneborg and acclaimed acoustic guitarmaker Jason Kostal about the project. Kostal recently completed his guitar featuring the Paulownia from Carter’s grove and, thanks to a bit of a luck and some social distancing, he was able to show the former president his finished instrument. It’s an unforgettable moment and a great story that we think you’ll love.

    https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/podcast-285-building-a-guitar-for-president-carter/

  • Grass Talk Radio #22

    Todd Lunneborg

    In this episode I dropped by the shop of luthier Todd Lunneborg and recorded this conversation about set-up, instrument repair, and a lot of other subjects. Todd is a talented musician, instrument builder, repairman, and restorer. Enjoy the show!

    http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-22-show-notes.html

  • "Todd Lunneborg and dozens of other builders are creating instruments where fit, finish, and tone equal and sometimes surpass the bulk of the instruments built in the 1920s and 1930s, the so-called Golden Era of steel-string guitars."

    —Michael John Simmons, Author/ Historian

    Boutique Acoustics: 180 Years of Handbuilt American Guitars

  • "Jim Olson has been an inspiration to Todd, as he has been to many, but beyond the obvious dimensions and shape of this guitar that influence is noticeable in how it plays, feels and sounds - a testament to Todd's true original talent and ability. "

    —John Fellman, Author & Photographer

    Meeting the Makers

Guitar Tech:

Dan Wilson, Bon Iver, Kathleen Edwards, Other Lives, Durry, Drew Holcomb, Lissie, Cactus Blossoms, Haley Bonar, Love-Cars & 12 Rods (Matt Foust), Halloween, Alaska (James Diers), Atmosphere, Lianne La Havas, Billy McLaughlin, Alpha Consumer, Mike Michaels (Tugboat, Bill Mike Band, Orange Goodness), Gayngs, Jake Hason, Chris Morrisey, The Sensational Joint Chiefs, White Light Riot, The Evening Rig, Lateduster, Chris “Critter” Eldridge, S. Carey, Semisonic, Nomia, Shouting Matches, Smilin’ Liar, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Robert Skoro, Colin Stetson, Roe Family Singers, Chastity Brown, Owl City, Jasper Nephew, Throw the Fight, Peter Lang, Michael Gulezian, Chris Koza, Pete Sieve, The Honey Dogs, Matt Wilson, Lifter Puller, Fog, Trip Shakespeare, The Staves, Sam Amidon, Style Monkeez and…

Tommy Borscheid (my fav MN guitar player).

Contact

Audio/ Sound Tech.

John Hiatt, Chuck Prophet, Taj Mahal, Loudon Wainwright III, Eyedea & Abilities, Dylan Hicks, Heiruspecs, Unisense, Happy Apple, Honey Dogs, Dosh, Mason Jennings, February, Martin Zeller, Brenda Weiler, Bobby Llama, Ellis, 3 minute Hero, Atmosphere.

Production Work (Promoter, Production Assistant/ Tech):

Soul Coughing, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Polica, Feist, Fleet Foxes, PRGRPHS, Empires, Leftover Salmon, Style Mokeez, GDL, Greasy Meal, Tapes n’ Tapes, The Suburbs, Detroit, Grandma’s Boy Friend, Little Blue Meanies, The Jayhawks, Savage Aural HotBed, Barbara Cohen, Casino Royale, The Rosebuds, Snot, Fishbone, Accident Clearinghouse, Big Wu, Tim Mahoney, Mark Mallman, Umbrella Bed, Astronaut Wife, Anais Mitchell, My Brightest Diamond, All Tiny Creatures.

TV: Guitar Teched for performances on these shows.

Saturday Night Live, Later With Jools Holland, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Colbert Report, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Austin City Limits.

Festivals I’ve Guitar Teched.

Coachella, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Pitchfork Music Festival Paris, Ottawa Folk Festival, Oya Festival, Way Out West Festival, Midi Festival, Paleo Festival, Dour Festival, Latitude Festival, Roskilde Festival, Open’er Festival, Sasquatch! Music Festival, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Golden Plains Festival, Harmony Park Family Camp Out, Grand Old Days, LynLake Street Festival, Well-Stock Carleton College, St. Olaf Fall Concert.