【Masterclass】Tonewood is total BS! Or is it?? Ask Dan Erlewine and Michael Tobias

Guitar and bass legends Dan Elewine and Michael Tobias give their thoughts on how different woods affect not only the tone but the weight and comfort of a guitar.

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Panelists:

Dan Erlewine is the best-known guitar tech in the world. His how-to videos have inspired and educated luthiers, techs, and guitar enthusiasts for decades. He also builds custom guitars for a few select clients.
Website: https://danerlewine.com/
YouTube: @stewmac
Instagram: Instagram: monsterfret

Michael Tobias is a renowned luthier, best known for his important design contributions to the bass guitar. His first company was purchased by Gibson in 1990, and his current company, MTD, produces about 400 handmade instruments a year.
Website: http://www.mtdbass.com/
Instagram: Instagram: michaeltobiasdesign

Phillip McKnight is the host of a very popular YouTube guitar channel. Though it is the least dumbed-down channel of its type, he somehow manages to make it interesting and accessible. Phillip used to build basses, but these days he sticks to gear reviews, working as a guitar tech, and winding his own line of pickups.
YouTube: @phillipmcknight
Instagram: Instagram: phillip_mcknight

Tina Wood is a busy guitar tech working in the music mecca of Los Angeles. She originally studied in the UK before jumping the pond. She also produces an outstanding line of boutique guitars, “Woodcraft.”
Website: https://www.bassexchange.com/

Al Albert is the guitarist/ luthier behind Alethean Guitars, which focuses on modern, ergonomic designs. His instruments have a distinctive and unique look, no small feat in an industry where  imitation of traditional designs is the norm.
Instagram: Instagram: aletheancustomguitars

Adriano Sergio is the man behind Ergon Guitars. His creations can be seen wherever high-end boutique guitars are displayed. Each instrument is both a work of art and a joy to play.
Website: https://www.ergonguitars.com/
YouTube: @ergonguitars2724
Instagram: Instagram: ergonguitars

Hugh Schick is the owner of HÜ Tonelabs. Once known for his trumpet work with Yusef Lateef, Vincent Coliauta, and other luminaries,  he is now busy making instruments for top musicians and recording artists in the Los Angeles area.
Website: http://hutonelabs.com/
YouTube: @hutonelabs2146
Instagram: Instagram: hutonelabs

Produced and edited by Brian Grabin
Instagram: Instagram: briangrabin

Intro played by Ben Farahi on a HÜ Tonelabs Psychlone
Instagram: Instagram: benfarahi