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Chad Jennings on Guitars, Growth & Staying Creative in a Weird Industry

Chad Jennings on Guitars, Growth & Staying Creative in a Weird Industry

Update: 2025-11-17
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Chad Jennings of Jennings Guitars returns to the pod after nearly seven years, and a lot has changed — finishes, neck shapes, and maybe even a few philosophical outlooks on life (and trucks). Blake and Chad catch up on what it means to keep building through hard seasons, why gloss finishes and roasted woods are calling his name, and how guitar design can be as much about patience as it is about precision.


They get into nerdy territory: un-potted pickups vs. potted, why baritones with single coils just hit different, and how slowing down production sometimes means getting more guitars done. There’s talk of Tone Shepherd amps, Lambertones pickups, flatwound string nightmares, old F-150s, and the sweet balance between staying inspired and staying in business.


It’s a wide-open chat about creativity, craftsmanship, and rediscovering the joy that got you into this world in the first place.


Check out Chad's work on his website HERE https://jenningsguitars.com/




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Chad Jennings on Guitars, Growth & Staying Creative in a Weird Industry

Chad Jennings on Guitars, Growth & Staying Creative in a Weird Industry

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