The Puteaux Guitar Festival / Festival Guitare de Puteaux (culture.puteaux.fr) will hold its 6th edition from October 10th to 12th, 2025. It will be the first under the direction of Florent Monfort, who is now the director of the Puteaux conservatory. I work for Florent again via The Guitar Channel, as organizer of the luthier show and also to advise him on programming at his request. Here's the interview to start revealing what's going to happen in October.



Puteaux Guitar FestivalOctober 10th to 12th 2025



Florent Monfort interview







The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:







The Puteaux music academy: an extraordinary place dedicated to music



Puteaux music academy is a magnificent venue with a top-class concert hall seating over 600. There are also numerous spaces available for masterclasses, instrument practice and additional concert halls.



Conservatoire Jean-Baptiste Lully5bis, rue de Pressensé – 92800 Puteaux












Guitar show



Depending on the date on which you read this article, there may still be time to apply as a guitar builder to take part in the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel.



Click Here to Submit Your Application for the Guitar Show



Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar!



Pierre Journel.



For more info:Puteaux ReportsGuitar Show Reports

A major innovation for Montreux International Guitar Show aka the MIGS (migs.ch) is that this 2024 edition will be preceded by a guitar workshop with top Classical, Fingerstyle and Rock musicians! This is the MIGS Academy (migs-masters-camps.com) which will take place from Monday April 22 to Friday April 26 in Montreux.



Here's an interview with organizers David Rosset and Emmanuel Cottier, accompanied by musician Vincent Schmidt, one of the coaches.






Coaches by style




* Classique

* Thibault Cauvin, Pierre Willimann, Monica Torti





* Fingerstyle

* Jon Gomm, Alexandr Misko, Vincent Schmidt, Adrien Delamarre





* Rock

* Saturax, Jack Gardiner






Interview with the MIGS Academy organizers







The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:









Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar!



Pierre Journel.



For more info:MIGS Reports & InterviewsGuitar Show Archives

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Nyl Guitars (fr.nylguitars.com) by musician Michel Gentils (michelgentils.com) in the presence of luthier Julien Jalaguier.



Nyl Guitars demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by CF Guitars (Facebook page) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Fred Charpiot.



Configuration:




* Amp: Kelt V-Twin



* Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio




CF Guitars demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Criman Guitars (criman.ro) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Christian Sandu.



Configuration:




* Amp: Kelt V-Twin



* Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio




Criman Guitars demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration instruments by Thomas Grumler Lutherie (lutherieguitare.wordpress.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Thomas Grumler during the Puteaux Guitar Festival.



Thomas Grumler Lutherie demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Marine Guitars (marineguitars.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Marine Pacaut.



Marine Guitars demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:









About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Tausch Guitars (tausch-guitars.de) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Rainer Tausch.



Tausch Guitars demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:









About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Boris Guitars (boxisguitars.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Alexis Bonin.



Boxis Guitars demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Berg Guitares (berg-guitares.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Jonathan Berg.



Configuration:




* Amp: Kelt V-Twin



* Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio




Berg Guitares demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by Micoud Guitares (micoud-guitares.com) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Baptiste Micoud.



Micoud Guitares demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two guitars by TM Lutherie (tmlutherie.fr) by musician Marwan Boulaïd (marwanboulaidmusic.com) in the presence of luthier Thomas Meuret.



TM Lutherie demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two instruments by Kopo Guitar (kopo.fr) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Fred Pons.



Configuration:




* Amp: Kelt V-Twin



* Sound: Ox Box Universal Audio




Kopo Guitar demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of a Lame Horse Instruments (lamehorse.net) guitar by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Chris Jenkins.



Lame Horse Instruments demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two Dejardin Guitare (dejardinguitare.be) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Ghislain Dejardin.



Dejardin Guitare demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

Presentation and demonstration of two Guitares Berdah (guitaresberdah.com) by musician Hugo Martin (coursdeguitaremoderne.fr) in the presence of luthier Michel Berdah.



Guitares Berdah demo concert







Sound, video and edit: Philippe Camus



The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












About the demo concerts



As always, the Puteaux Guitar Festival included demo concerts, giving the opportunity to discover the instruments exhibited at the guitar show organized by The Guitar Channel during the festival in the magnificent Jean-Baptiste Lully conservatory.



The filming and editing of the demo concert videos is 100% financed by The Guitar Channel



It's an investment that's made because it's a great way of promoting the show for exhibitors who want it at no extra cost, for the demo musicians, for the festival and for the guitar in general.



The professional musicians are paid by the conservatory for their performance at the concerts.






For more info:Puteaux Reports & InterviewsDemo Concerts ArchivesLuthier Interviews

German luthier Rainer Tausch (tausch-guitars.de) builds incredible guitars that are a successful blend of tradition and modernity. Indeed, the lines of his guitars are inspired by well-known American models, such as the Telecaster in the case of this 665 Raw.



But Rainer doesn't just copy a well-known recipe - far from it! The 665 Raw is very different from an old-fashioned Telecaster: the body is hollow, the neck is glued and the pitch is 665mm (hence the reference).



Tausch Guitars 665 Raw review









Photo album













































The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar!



Pierre Journel.

I've known Henning Pauly for years since I've seen him at almost every show except the NAMM where he decided not to go anymore. You probably also know him because his videos on YouTube are a must.



Well, this time Henning decided to share his knowledge of songwriting by putting together a 50+ hour course on the subject with his partner Rafael Cano.



To know more about it, I interviewed the two guys!



The course is available on the website : spectreacademy.net






Henning Pauly and Rafael Cano interview









The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












The course "Almost But Not Quite Complete Guide to Songwriting"



With this humorous title the two German musicians offer a 4-part curriculum:




* Music harmony



* Lyrics



* Writing



* Real writers interviews







Disclaimer



Henning is a real friend of the YouTube world, so I did this interview to give him a hand.



Also because during the in-depth interview with him in August 2022, I had discovered his background as a producer and songwriter, so he really knows what he's talking about even if we know him more for his gear testing.



Buy the Songwriting course



The link to buy this training is an affiliate link so if you buy it, The Guitar Channel will get a commission on the sale. There you go, you know everything.



Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar and... writing songs!



Pierre Journel.

In January 2021, we were still in lockdown mode all over the world so there was no Winter NAMM that year. So I decided to do a live interview with several of the best and most original luthiers in Europe:




* Tania and Michael Spalt (spaltinstruments.com)



* Uli Teuffel (teuffel.com)



* Juha Ruokangas (ruokangas.com)



* Adriano Sergio from Ergon Guitars (ergonguitars.com)



* Rainer Tausch (tausch-guitars.de)




Here is what they said spontaneously at the end of the interview. I was touched and honored by their good words about my work as an interviewer. Thanks guys, you rock!



The full video of the interview with the group is available in this article.



Best guitar builders testimony













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The subscription will give you access to the full catalog of interviews of musicians, luthiers, guitar event reports and gear reviews.



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Cem Ocek (ocekguitars.com) is a Turkish luthier based in Germany who offers very original guitar shapes. Here he is in Zoom interview to present his Synapse and Puduhepa models. He has a very original approach to guitar design.



The results are some cool instrument shapes very far from the usual LP or S style shapes we see over and over on the market, even in the boutique guitar field. So congratulations to Cem for breaking new grounds and show a new proposition in the domain.



Cem Ocek interview





The Guitar Channel podcast



The audio version of the video is available in the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and below:












Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar!



Pierre Journel.



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