Data updated: July 2026

The Fretboard Journal

@fretboardjournal Β· Instagram Β· US Β· music

Followers
46K
Following
2.7K
Posts
2.9K

About The Fretboard Journal

The Fretboard Journal is a micro creator on Instagram, specializing in music, journalism, and behind-the-scenes content. With a follower count of 46,039, this educator and journalist has been active since 2005, producing a print magazine and podcast that celebrate guitar culture. The content is characterized by a documentary and storytelling tone, delivering informative insights to its audience. Some content may require brand review.

@fretboardjournal's followers & following

46K

@fretboardjournal currently has 46,039 followers on Instagram and follows 2,686 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 17.14. That places the account in the micro tier of music creators.

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@fretboardjournal's content

2.9K

@fretboardjournal has published 2,882 posts to date, working across static-posts, carousels, stories, long-form-video. The account's content is classified under music, journalism, behind-the-scenes. Bio: β€œPrint magazine since 2005, podcasting since 2009, and the annual @fretboardsummit…all celebrating guitar culture.”

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AI quality check on @fretboardjournal

95/100High authenticity

Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.

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@fretboardjournal's rankings on Zaver

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@fretboardjournal's audience

Audience snapshot

60% male Β· 40% female

Core age group35-44

The audience skews slightly male at 0.6, with a primary age group of 35-44. The top geographic location is the United States, indicating a focused demographic that is likely engaged with music and cultural journalism.

Collaboration pricing

Price tierPremium

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Which brands fit The Fretboard Journal?

Brands in the music industry, especially those focusing on guitar culture or educational content, would align well with The Fretboard Journal. The creator's authentic and informative approach makes them suitable for collaborations that emphasize storytelling and cultural appreciation.

Frequently asked questions

How many Instagram followers does @fretboardjournal have?

As of July 2026, @fretboardjournal has 46,039 followers (46K) on Instagram, follows 2,686 accounts, and has published 2,882 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.

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Does @fretboardjournal have fake followers?

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Who follows @fretboardjournal?

@fretboardjournal's 46K followers skew 60% male / 40% female, core age group 35-44. Full audience breakdowns β€” age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β€” are part of @fretboardjournal's report on Zaver.

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What is the follower count?

The Fretboard Journal has 46,039 followers.

What is the engagement rate?

The engagement rate is currently not available.

What is the collaboration pricing?

The estimated price tier is premium, but pricing may vary based on specific collaboration details.

What is the content niche?

The primary niche is music, with secondary niches in journalism and behind-the-scenes content.