Products of Music
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Products of Music
How Abasi Concepts is Redefining Guitar Design (CEO Tosin Abasi & COO Ivan Chopik)
In this episode, host Adam Wakeling speaks with Tosin Abasi (CEO and Founder of Abasi Concepts), as well as Ivan Chopik (Founder of Guitar Messenger and COO of Abasi Concepts) about their journeys; the state of the guitar and pedal market; and their approach to product development and innovation.
To learn more about Abasi Concepts, visit: https://abasiconcepts.com/
Many thanks to this episode's sponsor Chase Bliss.
Check out Chase Bliss effects pedals here: https://www.chasebliss.com?utm_source=productsofmusic
Chapters:
00:00 Preview
01:35 Intro
02:41 Abasi Concepts Origin Story
10:16 The First 7/8 Strings
17:00 Chase Bliss Sponsor Section
18:15 Compromises in Guitar Design
20:32 Abasi Concepts Product Development
25:16 Ideation to Production
31:30 Why Tosin Loves Analog Gear
34:40 Digital and the Young Generation
35:26 Where Abasi is Looking Next
38:32 Gibson Neck Heel Issues
39:37 Abasi Concepts Bass Guitars
40:00 Abasi Nylon String Guitars
42:05 Solving Problems for Guitarists
45:30 Leveraging Industry Collaborations
47:36 Guitar Market Concerns
50:00 Abasi Guitar Quality Issues
54:39 Entrepreneurial and Musician Advice
58:54 Quick Fire Questions
01:01:54 Reddit Community Questions
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