Steve McCreary's guest appearances

Steve McCreary

The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

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Recorded live at the 2022 Fretboard Summit in Chicago: Steve McCreary, GM of Collings Guitars &amp; Mandolins joins Fretboard Journal publisher Jason Verlinde for a candid discussion about the revered guitar and mandolin company.  During our session, we get Steve's thoughts on numerous topics: Collaborating with Julian Lage on the Collings' 470 JL and OM JL models; the work that went into the matching pairs of guitars that Collings made just for the Chicago Fretboard Summit; and how the company has changed since Bill Collings' passing. Plus a lot more...   The Fretboard Summit took place August 25-27, 2022 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music; we hope to return the Summit to Old Town once again in 2023.    Special thanks to our 2022 Fretboard Summit sponsors: Martin Guitar, Henriksen Amplifiers, Santa Cruz Guitar Co., Yamaha, Collings, RODE, Reverb, and Galloup Guitars.  This Fretboard Journal Podcast is sponsored by Peghead Nation (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); Izotope (use the coupon code FRET10 to save 10% off their plug-ins); Retrofret Vintage Guitars; Izotope (use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and Calton Cases.

Recorded live at the 2022 Fretboard Summit in Chicago: Steve McCreary, GM of Collings Guitars &amp; Mandolins joins Fretboard Journal publisher Jason Verlinde for a candid discussion about the revered guitar and mandolin company.  During our session, we get Steve's thoughts on numerous topics: Collaborating with Julian Lage on the Collings' 470 JL and OM JL models; the work that went into the matching pairs of guitars that Collings made just for the Chicago Fretboard Summit; and how the company has changed since Bill Collings' passing. Plus a lot more...  The Fretboard Summit took place August 25-27, 2022 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music; we hope to return the Summit to Old Town once again in 2023.    Special thanks to our 2022 Fretboard Summit sponsors: <a href="https://www.martinguitar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Guitar</a>, <a href="https://www.henriksenamplifiers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henriksen Amplifiers</a>, <a href="https://santacruzguitar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Santa Cruz Guitar Co</a>., <a href="https://yamahaguitardevelopment.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yamaha</a>, <a href="https://www.collingsguitars.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collings</a>, <a href="https://rode.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RODE</a>, <a href="https://reverb.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reverb</a>, and <a href="https://www.galloupguitars.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Galloup Guitars</a>. This Fretboard Journal Podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.pegheadnation.com/string-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peghead Nation</a> (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); <a href="https://www.izotope.com/en/lp/ruinous.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Izotope</a> (use the coupon code FRET10 to save 10% off their plug-ins); <a href="https://www.retrofret.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retrofret Vintage Guitars</a>; <a href="https://www.izotope.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Izotope</a> (use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and <a href="https://www.calton-cases.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calton Cases</a>.

Podcast 379: Steve McCreary (Collings Guitars & Mandolins)

Steve McCreary is the GM of Collings Guitars and Mandolins and one of the most respected members of the musical instrument industry. Since joining Collings in 1992, he's helped helm the Austin, Texas-based company's growth into mandolins, electric guitars, and – most recently – their more affordable Waterloo line of instruments. During this lengthy interview, we hear about Steve's unique background (he's a former stonemason), what it was like to work with the late Bill Collings (a larger-than-life character) and how the company is navigating the COVID crisis through 2020 and beyond. We also talk about Collings' ongoing collaboration with guitarist Julian Lage, hear about the '70s and '80s Austin music scene, and a lot more   If you enjoy in-depth interviews with the people behind your favorite guitars, we’d love your support. Get a digital subscription to the Fretboard Journal for just $30 (click here) or a keepsake print edition subscription (click here). We know you'll love it.  Fretboard Journal #46 just mailed and our next issue will be out in early December 2020. Subscribers also get subscriber-only perks. Previous Collings Interviews: Bill Collings on the Fretboard Journal Podcast (link) Bruce VanWart of Collings on the Fretboard Journal Podcast (link) Our tribute to Bill Collings in the Fretboard Journal magazine (link) The Fretboard Journal Podcast is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Mono Cases.

Steve McCreary is the GM of Collings Guitars and Mandolins and one of the most respected members of the musical instrument industry. Since joining Collings in 1992, he's helped helm the Austin, Texas-based company's growth into mandolins, electric guitars, and – most recently – their more affordable Waterloo line of instruments. During this lengthy interview, we hear about Steve's unique background (he's a former stonemason), what it was like to work with the late Bill Collings (a larger-than-life character) and how the company is navigating the COVID crisis through 2020 and beyond. We also talk about Collings' ongoing collaboration with guitarist Julian Lage, hear about the '70s and '80s Austin music scene, and a lot more   If you enjoy in-depth interviews with the people behind your favorite guitars, we’d love your support. Get a digital subscription to the Fretboard Journal for just $30 (<a href="https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/collections/downloads/products/fretboard-journal-digital-subscription-offer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>) or a keepsake print edition subscription (<a href="https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/collections/all/products/fretboard-journal-subscription-no-auto-renew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>). We know you'll love it. <a href="https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/fretboard-journal-46-whats-inside/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fretboard Journal #46</a> just mailed and our next issue will be out in early December 2020. Subscribers also get subscriber-only perks. Previous Collings Interviews: Bill Collings on the Fretboard Journal Podcast (<a href="https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcast/podcast-70-bill-collings-collings-guitars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>) Bruce VanWart of Collings on the Fretboard Journal Podcast (<a href="https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/podcast-209-bruce-van-wart-of-collings-guitars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>) Our tribute to Bill Collings in the Fretboard Journal magazine (<a href="https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/bill-collings-remembered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>) The Fretboard Journal Podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://retrofret.com/default.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retrofret Vintage Guitars</a> and <a href="https://monocreators.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mono Cases</a>.

Podcast 302: Steve McCreary, GM of Collings Guitars & Mandolins