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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