CORY ARNDT of ARDENT GUITARS is building unique and beautiful sounding and looking stringed instruments

Text us about this show.Cory Arndt, owner of Ardent Guitars in Appleton, Wisconsin, is more than a luthier. He's a craftsman that's creating some beautiful acoustic guitars, Irish bouzoukis, and octave mandolins. Many area players use Cory's guitars for their performances and on their recordings. He's also their go-to guy when their guitars need some TLC done with care and attention to detail. Cory specializes in custom builds and his reputation as a quality builder is spreading. On this episode, we discuss Cory's passion to create, his processes, some of the unique materials that he uses, and his love of building these outstanding instruments.Want a little more about Cory and Ardent Guitars? Check out this video!Support the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at [email protected] THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved....