Episode 36: Adam Chmarny
from K&A Podcast Hosted by Aidan Hampson
This week, Karl and Aidan are on location at Southampton Guitar Repairs, joined by guitar tech and luthier Adam Chmarny. Adam gives the K&A Podcast a guided tour of his busy workshop, sharing the tools, techniques, and practical insights that go into keeping guitars in top shape - from fretwork to electronics and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the bench of a professional repair space, this episode is for you. Watch the full workshop tour here: https://youtu.be/C_A5TyGxFLE Alongside the tour, Adam shares stories from his life on the road as a tech for internationally renowned bands including: 🎸 Orange Goblin https://www.orangegoblinofficial.com/ 🎸 Big Big Train https://www.bigbigtrain.com/ 🎸 Mr. Big http://www.mrbigsite.com/ From meeting Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan, to working backstage at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Adam gives Karl and Aidan a glimpse into the fast-paced world of touring with some of rock’s most iconic acts. 🔗 Links: Adam’s Website – Southampton Guitar Repairs https://www.southamptonguitarrepairs.com/ Workshop Tour Video https://youtu.be/C_A5TyGxFLE Music Minds Matter – Mental Health Support for Musicians https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/ All Episodes & Guests https://linktr.ee/kandapodcast Listening to the podcast is all the support we need, but if you’d like to go a little further, you can make a donation to the show here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DZLSZP3ZWC5N2 Include a message and we’ll read it out on the show!
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This week, Karl and Aidan are on location at Southampton Guitar Repairs, joined by guitar tech and luthier Adam Chmarny. Adam gives the K&A Podcast a guided tour of his busy workshop, sharing the tools, techniques, and practical insights that go into keeping guitars in top shape - from fretwork to electronics and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the bench of a professional repair space, this episode is for you. Alongside the tour, Adam shares stories from his life on the road as a tech for internationally renowned bands including Orange Goblin, Big Big Train and Mr. Big.
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