An Interview with Luthier: Carsten Kobs | GuitarCollection.com

I am very lucky to have a conversation with legendary guitar maker Carsten Kobs at his workshop in Hamburg, Germany. I hope you enjoy, and please note the chapter markings below. GuitarCollection.com will have instrument's of Carsten's from time to time, so please reach out if you are interested in reserving the next for you. [email protected] For more information on Kobs' instruments visit: www.kobs.guitars Check out the Guitar Collection where we have featured guitars by him too : https://www.guitarcollection.com/ If you enjoyed the video, please take a moment to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you feel compelled to. Thank you to Michael Solle for help with filming and editing this video:   / michael.solle.official   Follow us on social media: Instagram:   / guitarcollectiondotcom   Facebook:   / theguitarcollection   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Tour of the workshop 04:24 A closer look at how the top of the guitar is made 05:10 What do you look for when it comes to the sound of the guitar? 06:55 How is working with the players like David Russell affect your instruments? 10:25 Something that made a big difference in the construction of your guitar? 12:11 Inspiration for building the guitars? 13:12 The luthier community in Germany 13:55 What do people like about your guitar right away? 16:56 How do you see balancing the traditional with modern sound? 18:28 Your favorite traditional guitars? 19:49 Guitar Demo: Prelude 11 - Tarrega