In this podcast I have the pleasure of hosting a conversation with artist and guitar maker Robert Randall XI, yes the eleventh. He is a fantastic guy, super passionate and articulate, and his stories and lessons make for a great show. If you are a fan of "the process" and how unique artistry intersects guitar, then you don't want to miss this episode.
Robert's guitar journey began at age 10 when he started taking lessons and ended with his parents selling his guitar a couple of years later. Fortunately Robert was reintroduced to the guitar (and various other instruments at age 14. He's been tinkering, building, and playing ever since.
Generally speaking, Robert's instruments are non-traditional shapes and deploy as much artistry as functionality. Yes, there is his use of locally reclaimed woods for the neck and body, plus a signature feature of trying to include some bits of blue pine, but the artistry goes well beyond the use of local resources.
And that is what our conversation boils down to, Robert tries to convey an art history perspective through his instruments in addition to it being a tool. It's the story Robert manifests into his guitars, a reflection of the process from that journey, and the beauty in the final artwork.
Each instrument has a piece of Robert's personality and you can totally feel it in the podcast.
To learn more about Robert's instruments or inquire about purchasing one you can find Robert's work on his website and social channels:
http://www.rsrandall.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@robertrandall9089
https://reverb.com/shop/roberts-boutique-1019
https://instagram.com/r.s.randall?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==
Music: https://rsrandall.bandcamp.com/album/rsrandall-xi
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