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Author: Pierre Journel

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Fretboard Summit, Chicago Here I Come!
Tuesday, 7 July, 2026

I’d been wanting to go and cover the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) in Chicago for years. It’s a guitar event created by Jason Verlinde, editor-in-chief of the Fretboard Journal (fretboardjournal.com). It features concerts, talks, panel discussions and, of course, a guitar show. Well, 2026 will be the year this plan comes to fruition, as I’ll be in Chicago from 19 to 24 August. As I explain in the video below, I firmly believe that when times are tough, as they are at the moment, it’s the best time to break new ground. The program for this Fretboard Summit looks brilliant and promises some wonderful encounters and fascinating reports. I can’t wait to be there. Fretboard Summit Announcement 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. For more info:The Guitar Channel ReportsGuitar Show Archives