Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this live Q&A with Guitar World's Mike Astley-Brown, Tosin Abasi explains how he partnered with Cordoba to create the Abasi Stage 7 – his dream nylon-string guitar – and reflects on his path as a guitar designer.

0:00 Tosin’s Dream Nylon Guitar
1:50 The Inspiration Behind the Design
3:10 Playing Nylon on Loud Stages
4:20 Side Soundhole & Electronics
5:30 Why a 7-String
6:20 Becoming a Guitar Designer
7:20 Tips for Electric Guitarists Switching to Nylon
8:30 Touring with the Prototype
9:30 Audience Q&A – Tone, Technique & Time Management
10:30 Classical Background & Final Thoughts

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