Buy That Guitar Podcast

In Episode 10 of VG’s “Buy That Guitar” podcast, host Ram Tuli is joined by Howie Statland of Rivington Guitars, New York City. They discuss famous players and the effect they have on the value of collectible instruments. Guitarists are often influenced not only by the music made by their heroes, but also by the instruments they play.

Links: Rivington Guitars

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In Episode 9 of VG’s “Buy That Guitar” podcast, host Ram Tuli is joined by Rick Hogue of Garrett Park Guitars to discuss the entry-level market - collectible instruments priced between $5,000 and $10,000. Which are the best models to look for when you decide to dip your toes in the vintage-guitar pool? Tune in to find out!

Links: Garrett Park Guitars

Sponsor: Strings By Mail

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In Episode 8 of "Buy That Guitar," presented by Vintage Guitar, host Ram Tuli is joined by Daniel Escauriza, who manages vintage-instrument sales at Chicago Music Exchange. They discuss popular guitars like the Les Paul Junior and others that sell for $10,000 to $15,000. Other topics include refins and player-grade guitars.

Links: Chicago Music Exchange

Sponsor: Strings By Mail

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In Episode 7 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar mag, host Ram Tuli is joined by Larry Wexer, the renowned dealer based in New York City. They discuss pre-war archtops and flat-tops, especially those made by Martin and Gibson. Why do collectors share such zeal for them? Tune in to find out!

Links: Laurence Wexer, Ltd. Fine Fretted Instruments

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In Episode 6 of "Buy That Guitar," presented by Vintage Guitar mag, host Ram Tuli is joined by Neal Shelton, who operates Neal's Music Store, in Huntington Beach, California. They discuss the best and most-collectible guitars of the '80s.

Links: Neal Shelton

Sponsor: StringTree and Neal's Music

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In Episode 5 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar mag, host Ram Tuli speaks with Tommie James, a vintage-amp collector whose pieces have been profiled nine times by VG’s Dave Hunter, including rare 1959 and ’61 Bandmasters. They dig into the details that make vintage Fender amps so special.

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In Episode 4 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by Kevin Borden, co-owner of Kebo’s Bass Works, Flemington, New Jersey. Their discussion focuses on the market for vintage basses, and Kevin shares insight on mistakes to avoid when buying a vintage instrument.

Links:

www.kebosbassworks.com

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In Episode 3 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by “Vintage Guitar” magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by John Majdalani, co-owner of Cream City Music, Brookfield, Wisconsin. Their discussion keys on “sleeper” guitars; more than 10,000 models are listed in the “The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide,” and 25 percent of them sell for less than $2,500. Which amongst them will keep climbing in value?

Correction: Ram mentions “jacks” that were included with Fender’s original American Vintage Reissue instruments. He intended to reference AVRI Switchcraft cords.

Links:

www.creamcitymusic.com

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In Episode 2 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars to discuss the most-valuable guitars in today’s market.

Collectors looking to buy iconic production-model guitars can expect to pay more than $100,000. In fact, the most-expensive guitar (Gibson’s ’58 Explorer) is now valued at more than $1 million. Of the more than 10,000 guitars listed in The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide, two percent currently sell for more than $50,000, five percent sell for greater than $20,000, and 11 percent are valued at more than $10,000.

Corrections: The late-’50s Explorer doubles in price every 6.6 years.

Links:

www.wellstrungguitars.com

Sponsor:

Oxford

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In Episode 1 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli talks with Nate Westgor of Willie’s American Guitars, discussing how Gibson and Fender became the dominant brands in today’s vintage market.

When you see “Gibson” on the headstock of a vintage guitar, you know it was made by an artisan who carved, shaped, and assembled that guitar, and took pride in the work. Fenders, meanwhile, were pieced together by a worker who likely learned how to operate a bandsaw and router in high-school shop class and basically bolted together two planks of wood. Beyond the build, Gibson instruments typically began life in the hands of a learned musician who wore a suit, gown, or tux as they performed from behind a music stand. The Fender, on the other hand, was more likely played in a smoke-filled honky tonk with sawdust strewn across the floor.

Corrections: Ringo Starr’s band was called Rory Storm in the Hurricanes, not Rory and the Hurricanes. In 1966, Fender changed the Stratocaster neck code from 2 to 13, not 14. Also that year, Fender increased production by 45 percent, not 60 percent.

Links: www.williesguitars.com

Sponsor: Willie's American Guitars

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