“Here’s what happens when you invite a mandolin company, with crazy curiosity, to a guitar show four years in a row.” -Adrian Bagale
Northfield's Adrian Bagale joins us this week for what has to be one of the most insightful industry chats we’ve had in years.
We talk about what the company is unveiling at our 2025 Fretboard Summit in two weeks – a new instrument for guitarists – but we also talk about so much more.
For nearly 20 years, Northfield has built superb instruments both in the US and China. We discuss Northfield’s unique business model, how they are navigating recent tariffs, and the growing popularity of acoustic music in China itself. Whether or not you play mandolin, Bagale’s enthusiasm for music – and gear – is truly infectious.
https://www.northfieldinstruments.com
Come see Northfield and the new instruments at the Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/
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