CORY ARNDT of ARDENT GUITARS is building unique and beautiful sounding and looking stringed instruments

Cory Arndt, owner of Ardent Guitars in Appleton, Wisconsin, is more than a luthier. He's a craftsman that's creating some beautiful acoustic guitars, Irish bouzoukis, and octave mandolins. Many area players use Cory's guitars for their performances and on their recordings. He's also their go-to guy when their guitars need some TLC done with care and attention to detail. Cory specializes in custom builds and his reputation as a quality builder is spreading. On this episode, we discuss Cory's passion to create, his processes, some of the unique materials that he uses, and his love of building these outstanding instruments.

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