Podcast 530: Breedlove Guitars' Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard

Nearly every guitar player has daydreamed about running their favorite gear company. On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we hear from two individuals who are currently living that dream: Nashville's Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard. Earlier this year, these two guitar fanatics and businessmen became the new owners of Bend, Oregon's Breedlove Guitars. During our chat, we talk about the realities of running a guitar business in 2025, the surprises they weren't anticipating, what changes they are implementing at the 35-year-old company, and where they see growth in the guitar space. Whether or not you're currently a Breedlove owner, Pete and Shannon's enthusiasm for guitars is downright infectious. We think you'll love this chat. Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 20-22, 2026, at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Our 58th issue of the Fretboard Journal will mail later this month.

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Podcast 530: Breedlove Guitars' Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard is an episode from The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast by Jason.

This episode is 01:03:28 long.

This episode was published on Dec 20, 2025.

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