In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, Laiming, and Yushan broadcast from a guitar museum in Guizhou province, China, discussing the local guitar industry in Zheng'an County. They explore the county's emergence as a major guitar manufacturing hub, producing one-seventh of the world's guitars in just over a decade, driven by local government initiatives and the return of skilled workers. The hosts delve into the intricacies of guitar making, including material choices, construction techniques, and the blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, also highlighting the cultural integration of local Miao elements into guitar designs. They interview Curtis Hendrick, an American luthier, who shares his insights on China's growing influence in the global guitar market, Zheng'an's favorable climate for guitar production, and the advantages of the region's infrastructure.
