Interview with Luthier Leo Posch

Kansas luthier Leo Posch is one of those builders who proves the incredible value of repair work in shaping one’s guitar building skills. He may say he does the “ordinary” things when it comes to guitar construction, but having seen countless instruments come through Mass Street Music with every problem under the sun, he simply knows what works. The excellent tone and feel of his guitars speak for themselves!
Leo shares his journey from folk-obsessed banjo player to builder of flattop acoustics, mandolin family instruments, archtops, and banjos (not to mention all his other DIY projects!). While he may be in many ways a very traditional-inspired builder, as you'll hear and see from his wide-ranging selection of instruments, Leo loves customizing to player requests, incorporating modern concepts like soundports, bevels and fan frets, as well as personalized inlays into his timeless guitars.
Learn more about Posch Guitars: leoposch.com/
Follow Leo on Instagram: leotheluthier
Subscribe to Leo's KZbin channel: @leoposch
Available Posch Guitars at CVE:
AJ Hormigo: cartervintage.com/shop/leo-posch-aj-2019-hormigo-red-spruce/2NgxraL17meI0L10i0BQN3uo98H
GA Indian Rosewood: cartervintage.com/shop/leo-posch-ga-2013-adirondack-spruce-indian-rosewood/2HNaUEWTm8hpCNuDVO4xytqOxSS
AJ Indian Rosewood: cartervintage.com/shop/leo-posch-aj-2018-indian-rosewood-red-spruce/2Ngx7d2IzejeAe7b1b2IDHp9RZM
Dreadnought Brazilian Rosewood: cartervintage.com/shop/leo-posch-dn-custom-2010-brazilian-rosewood-adirondack-spruce/2HNaJ7Gr6GHWFTwd93nZARIsv7D
00-13 Mahogany: cartervintage.com/shop/leo-posch-00-m-13-fret-2022-mahogany-red-spruce/2NgyybbFuLgcjo0dLoBBL2Zq529
Intro and outro music by @CarlMiner, both played on previously sold Posch guitars.
Interview hosted and edited by @LindsayStraw

[@daringbarons]

I own a guitar built by Leo Posch-a grand auditorium (rosewood). It’s about 10 years old now and is just incredible.

[@garycollier5407]

I was blessed to be Leo's 2nd customer for a new guitar after Roger Renfro got #1! Roger posted about it on Flatpick-List. Leo had done some "invisible" guitar repair for me so I had a gut feeling he would build a great guitar as well. He built me a Brazilian rosewood/red spruce dreadnaught for #2 - I received it in April 2006. I liked it so much I almost instantly commissioned another dread - this one in Cuban mahogany/red spruce with a "sunburnt" top. #9 arrived on Feb.14, 2007 and both guitars remain with me after years of playing them! THANK YOU, Leo!

[@ScottyWig]

I must lay claim to the Fact That I watched the Video of Rick Farris playing THE Advanced Jumbo made by Leo with the Hormigo and Red Spruce construction ~ discussed here, over and over for about 2 weeks when I simply HAD to Obtain it, , Amazing to me is that no one snagged it for quite awhile, , Leo installed a K&K pickup for me and shipped it to Carter’s Vintage in Nashville where I excitedly travelled to and secured it, , everyone There, especially Kim were very kind in the Transaction. After having it for awhile I must agree that the Hormigo sounds wonderful, , I definitely prefer it over a Mahogany Slope Shoulder in that the Tone is more “Complex”, , It has great response and “Drive” in the lower Mids with a great High End. A Beautiful, Wonderful Guitar!

[@selvart8344]

Another excellent interview. It is so interesting to hear how the various luthiers got started and eventually committed to the craft. Lindsay has a relaxed interview style that puts the interviewees in a casual yet informative mode. Keep them coming!

[@robertschellhammer3565]

How do you evaluate "sound" of strings vs. the wood of the build?

[@SuperEdge67]

Is this the guitar Posch Spice plays.