Michael Sankey on Acoustics, Bracing & the Builder–Player Relationship | LWSA Ep 92

Описание: Today on Life With Strings Attached, I’m joined by luthier Michael Sankey.
This conversation is rooted in a simple but demanding idea: showing up.

Showing up to the work, to curiosity, and to questions that don’t have easy answers. Mike’s guitars are known for resisting category, but that resistance comes from something deeper. A willingness to examine why we do things the way we do, and whether those ideas still serve us.

We talk about originality, tradition, and what happens when instruments are treated not just as tools, but as living objects shaped by listening and intent. From ultralight guitars to broader reflections on art, culture, and change, this episode is less about making a case and more about staying open.

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📍CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction & Picking Up the Conversation
02:30 – Wood Selection and Voicing Philosophy
08:00 – Understanding Density, Stiffness & Tap Tone
14:00 – Consistency vs Individuality in Instruments
20:00 – Repeatability, Measurement & Craft
26:00 – Learning from Failure and Iteration
32:00 – Bracing Patterns and Structural Choices
38:00 – Player Feedback and Refinement
44:00 – The Builder–Musician Relationship
50:00 – Acoustics, Physics & Perception
56:00 – Tradition, Myth & Evidence
1:02:00 – Small Changes, Big Differences
1:08:00 – Teaching, Sharing Knowledge & Community
1:14:00 – Longevity, Sustainability & Work-Life Balance
1:20:00 – Advice for Aspiring Builders
1:26:00 – Reflection on Craft, Curiosity & Purpose
1:32:00 – Closing Thoughts