Jim Reilly
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Jim Reilly

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Jim Reilly is an author, musician, and creative biographer dedicated to exploring the intersection of music, gear, and the creative process. With a musician’s ear and an insider’s perspective, Jim takes readers behind the scenes of musical history to tell the captivating stories of the instruments, innovators, and icons that shaped modern sound. Jim is the author of several deep-dive music titles, including: Steinberger: The definitive chronicle of the radical, headless instrument design that revolutionized the guitar industry. StickMan: A deep dive into the story, design, and impact of the Chapman Stick and the players who mastered it. Chasing Tone: An exploration of sound, craftsmanship, and the eternal search for the ultimate tone. He has also collaborated with industry legends, co-authoring projects alongside figures such as Grammy Award–winning producer Robert Margouleff. When he’s not writing, Jim hosts the Words x Music podcast, where he sits down with world-class musicians, producers, and creators for in-depth conversations on artistic obsession, technique, and creative routine.
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