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The ultimate annual guitar weekend.
Next up: August 21-23 2025 at @oldtownschool in Chicago, IL with @fretboardjournal 🎸

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BIG day for Fretboard Summit 2026 news!! Not only are 3-Day AND single day all-access passes now on sale, but the full weekend schedule is officially LIVE 🎸In less than a month, passholders will get admission to tons of awesome events including...🌟 the highly anticipated exhibitor showcase🌟 amazing concerts with @jxfussell, @cameronknowler, @thisisdeepseadiver, @hand.habits, and more🌟 fun and interactive workshops and master classes🌟 the ever-popular Fretboard Summit Science Fair🌟 panel discussions with industry greats🌟 the second annual Summit Pinewood Derby🌟 spaces to jam with other musicians🌟 ...and much, much more!Purchase your tickets and plan out your weekend through the link in our bio, and we’ll see you in August 😎🎟️ by @fretboardsummit

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The Summit is arguably the largest lutherie showcase in all of North America. We're proud to welcome back @lhtguitars for 2026. Tyler is just one of 80+ guitar, amp and pedal makers showcasing their creations! The fun starts IN ONE MONTH August 20 at Chicago's @oldtownschool. Register through the link in bio 🎸 by @fretboardsummit

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This year, California’s @grezguitars will not only be exhibiting, he’ll also be discussing the craft of guitar design 🎸 The Summit is a rare opportunity to learn from some of the best makers and collectors in the gear space. Register today at fretboardsummit.org by @fretboardsummit

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How much does @collingsguitars love the Fretboard Summit? They not only exhibit and sponsor our annual weekend, they also always show off some never-before-seen prototypes and creations. What would you like Collings to unveil at this year’s Summit? 🎸💫 by @fretboardsummit

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NOW PRESENTING YOUR 2026 FRETBOARD SUMMIT SPECIAL GUESTS!We have SO many amazing performing artists, guest speakers, workshop leaders, and featured figures that we couldn't even fit them all on one page...this year's Summit is truly going to be hard to beat 🎸🎵If you still don't have your 3-Day All-Access passes yet for Aug. 20-22, what are you waiting for?! Visit the link in bio to get more info on the weekend and snag tickets before they're gone. by @fretboardsummit

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Another Fretboard Summit tradition: @newyorkguitarrepair leads a hilarious and insightful chat on guitar repair, what makes luthiers tick, and so much more! Open to all three-day Summit attendees (passes at fretboardsummit.org) 🎸✨ by @fretboardsummit

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The 2026 Fretboard Summit is only 3 MONTHS AWAY (Aug. 20-22), and we’re counting down the days!! 🎸🎉🎶For one weekend every summer, Old Town School transforms into a wonderland of handcrafted instruments, intimate concerts, open jams, master classes, workshops, and more during the annual @fretboardsummit. Created and co-hosted by our friends over at @fretboardjournal, this three-day guitar extravaganza is the midwest’s largest and finest gathering of top makers, players, and industry experts.Every year of the summit brings tons of new surprises, and we can’t wait to show you what we have in store for 2026. Want to join in on the fun? Visit the link in bio to learn more and purchase a 3-day all access pass 🎟️p.s. follow @fretboardsummit to stay in the loop with all of the summit excitement as the weekend gets closer! by @fretboardsummit

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Every year, acclaimed Aussie winemaker (and guitar fanatic) @williamdownie makes the trek from Australia to the Fretboard Summit to share some of his craft with attendees🍷 We’re happy to announce that William will be back for the 2026 Summit! #fretboardsummit #winemaker #handmadeguitars #oldtownschooloffolkmusic #chicagoevents by @fretboardsummit

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Deep in conversation with @coreycongilio and @rhettshull.Only at the Summit can you pick the brains of fellow guitar collectors, luthiers, influencers and our favorite guitar, amp and pedal companies. It's a bit of NAMM and a bit of TED Talks, with a whole lot of fun thrown in! 🎸🌟 by @fretboardsummit

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The big weekend is almost here, but first...what exactly is the Fretboard Summit?It’s an annual guitar gathering curated by the @fretboardjournal and @oldtownschool in Chicago where you can meet your favorite guitar brands, see some mind boggling music, and also have some fun! If you’re a guitar geek, this is your dream weekend 🎸😎Purchase 3-Day All Access Passes today at fretboardsummit.org, and the fun starts AUGUST 20 in the Windy City! by @fretboardsummit

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Fretboard Summit is BACK Thursday, August 20 - Saturday, August 22, 2026 at @oldtownschool with @fretboardjournal 🎸Advance 3-day all access passes for the 2026 Fretboard Summit are now on sale! Already got plans to join us in Chicago next year? Grab these tickets soon because prices increase on JAN. 5, 2026.Get your advanced passes at the link in bio, and follow us for more summit surprises throughout the year! by @fretboardsummit

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10 months ago

Fretboard Summit 2025 photo dump (pt. 2) 🎸Photos by @isaacjangguitar 📸p.s. stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming very soon 👀 by @fretboardsummit

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