Episode #80: "Listen To The Music Play" wsg Leo Elliott

Send us Fan MailWE'RE BACK!!! Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! We're so happy we're here and so, so incredibly grateful for all of your love and support along the way. On behalf of all of us here at Secondhand Talent, Steiner & Steener - WE LOVE YOU, FRANDS!!!It's the beginning of a brand new season, and we couldn't be happier and more excited to kick things of during the "Days Between". This week we have the pleasure of releasing to you the expansive and wide-ranging Secondhand Talent interview of master luthier Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars. In this episode of Secondhand Talent, host Steiner welcomes master luthier Leo Elliott to kick off Season Five. They discuss the journey of becoming a luthier, the influence of Jerry Garcia and Doug Irwin on the music scene, and the craftsmanship behind building guitars. Leo shares personal anecdotes about his experiences in the music industry, the magic of live performances, and the importance of the unsung heroes behind the scenes. The conversation highlights the deep connection between music, craftsmanship, and legacy.Website: scarletfireguitars.comIG: @scarletfireguitars_______Chapters00:00 Opening Credits00:28 Welcome to Season Five01:19 Introducing Leo Elliott: Master Luthier02:44 The Essence of Secondhand Talent03:12 The Journey Begins: From Bass to Luthier11:25 Discovering Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead20:23 The Transition to Luthier: Crafting Guitars29:16 Building the First Guitar: Trials and Triumphs29:55 Crafting Custom Guitars: The Art of Luthiery32:43 Precision in Woodworking vs. Machining35:39 The Legacy of Doug Irwin and Jerry Garcia38:43 The Journey to Reconnect with Doug Irwin41:31 The Wall of Sound: A Musical Revolution44:31 Building a Community Around Guitar Craftsmanship51:03 Introduction and Setup51:06 Building a Legacy: The Art of Instrument Crafting55:26 The Influence of Sound: Merging Technology and Music56:34 End CreditsSupport the showWith "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while!Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!!Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to be on the show!!!Follow us on IntagramFollow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener