Hosted by Raquel Obregón

For a half-century, William R. Cumpiano has been making fine artisanal guitars by hand. Tune in to learn how he started and the history of the guitars he makes.

Since completing his apprenticeship in 1972, William Cumpiano has created hundreds of individually-crafted guitars and other stringed instruments in the European, North American and Latin American traditions; has taught the instrument-maker's craft to scores of aspiring makers; co-authored the world-recognized standard guitar-making textbook; and has lectured, written and consulted in his field around the world.

Recorded Wednesday, January 24, 2024