Episode 36: Adam Chmarny

This week, Karl and Aidan are on location at Southampton Guitar Repairs , joined by guitar tech and luthier Adam Chmarny . Adam gives the K&A Podcast a guided tour of his busy workshop, sharing the tools, techniques, and practical insights that go into keeping guitars in top shape — from fretwork to electronics and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the bench of a professional repair space, this episode is for you. Watch the full workshop tour here: Southampton Guitar Repairs – Workshop Tour Alongside the tour, Adam shares stories from his life on the road as a tech for internationally renowned bands including: Orange Goblin Big Big Train Mr. Big From meeting Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan , to working backstage at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Adam gives Karl and Aidan a glimpse into the fast-paced world of touring with some of rock’s most iconic acts. 🔗 Links: Adam’s Website – Southampton Guitar Repairs Workshop Tour Video Music Minds Matter – Mental Health Support for Musicians All Episodes & Guests Listening to the podcast is all the support we need — but if you’d like to go a little further, you can make a donation to the show here . Include a message and we’ll read it out on the show!

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Episode 36: Adam Chmarny is an episode from K&A Podcast by Aidan Hampson.

This episode is 01:41:23 long.

This episode was published on Jul 22, 2025.

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