I wrote Bermuda Blue while staying at Grape Bay Cottages in Bermuda, June of 2014. Sitting in the living room with all the windows open and the sound of the surf breaking just yards away inspired this piece. To download
1935 Gibson A-style mandolin restoration
This 1935 Gibson mandolin was left in the garage in its cardboard case for many years. The owner had played it for his wife when they were much younger. Here’s the story of how it was restored…
A new double neck design for Gabe Marin
Gabe Marin of Consider the Source visited my shop over the holidays to discuss the design of his next double neck guitar, the Elsa II. I built the Elsa I (see pic) for Gabe in 2003. It’s been his only
Installing a ZERO fret on a Guild Jumbo 12-string
Here’s how to install a zero fret on a Guild Jumbo 12-string. The benefit? Excellent action and consistent tone between fretted and un-fretted strings.
Goin’ South by Jim Kozel (live video)
Recorded live at The Patio in November 2015, Goin’ South is the title track to my new CD “Goin’ South” If you’d like to download the audio track of Goin’ South to your playlist, please enter a tip amount and
Jim Kozel with Kathy Lynn at The Barking Spider Tavern ~ January 12, 2016
Kathy and I will be celebrating a double CD release at The Barking Spider Tavern this coming Tuesday, January 12 from 7- 9pm. My latest CD’s, Goin’ South and The Stories I Tell will be available and the set list
Jim Kozel with Kathy Lynn at Euclid City Limits ~ January 15th
Well, it’s going to be something of a birthday celebration at Euclid City Limits on Friday, January 15th since I’ll be turning another year older on the 16th. Come on out and watch me age before your eyes while I
About Jim Kozel …
I’m Jim Kozel, a Cleveland-based luthier. I am also a guitarist, songwriter and teacher. Music is the heart and soul of my life. I have been performing my musical stories for well over half a century; setting up, repairing and building