The one where we try and work out how to pronounce Joe Balaguer's name.

Th great thing about a lot of the folks we speak to on 9-42 is that a lot of the stories are similar, whilst all being totally unique. It's not the first time we have spoken to a passionate person that has found his or her calling in luthiery and started a guitar brand, but every time we do the little points of difference are the ones that really resonate.

2025 is the ten anniversary year for Balaguer guitars, so it was a great time to reflect as well as talk to Joe about what the future holds.

For context this episode was recorded earlier in the year, at a point where there was a lot of uncertainity around the imposition of US tariffs....as you will hear.

Balaguer Guitars Website

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