Buy That Guitar Podcast

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In Episode 6 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by Kevin Borden, co-owner of Kebo’s Bass Works. Their discussion focuses on the market for vintage basses, and Kevin shares insight on mistakes to avoid when buying a vintage instrument.

Links: Kebo’s Bass Works

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In Episode 4.4 of “Buy That Guitar”, host Ram Tuli sits down with George Gruhn, who is widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on vintage American guitars and fretted instruments. George founded Gruhn Guitars in Nashville back in 1970. Together, he and Ram take a look at George’s remarkable career and explore the history, evolution, and future of the vintage guitar business.

Links: George Gruhn

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In Episode 4.3 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli talks with Cindy Hulej of Carmine Street Guitars, one of New York City’s most distinctive and inspiring guitar shops. Working alongside master builder Rick Kelly, Cindy creates remarkable instruments from reclaimed wood sourced from historic New York City buildings. Every Carmine Street guitar is truly one of a kind.

Links: Cindy Guitars, Carmine Street Guitars

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In Episode 4.2 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Parker Lundgren, former Queensrÿche guitarist and owner of Diablo Guitars. Parker has experienced both sides of the guitar world: performing at the highest level with one of America’s pioneering progressive-metal bands and building a successful shop specializing in the colorful high-performance shred machines coveted by collectors who came of age in the ’80s and ’90s.

Links: Diablo Guitars

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“The Guitar Business Is No Longer Just About Guitars—It’s Also About Revenue”

In Episode 4.5 of “‘Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli sits down with his bandmate Richard Chavez of the Psychedelic Mooj for a wide-ranging conversation about how guitars are discovered, desired, and bought today. Richard, a digital marketing expert with more than 20 years of SEO experience, joins Ram to trace the guitar market’s evolution—from local music shops and mail-order catalogs to big-box guitar retailers and the global online marketplace. Along the way, they explore how brands, collectors, YouTube, Reverb, influencers, SEO, and shifting search habits now shape what musicians discover and ultimately buy.

Links: Psychedelic Mooj

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In Episode 4.1 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli welcomes Rick King of Guitar Maniacs, Tacoma, Washington. Rick played a key role in the grunge era, supplying guitars and gear to many bands on the scene. With Ram, he dives into the quirky, addictive world of Danelectro guitars – their history, evolution, cultural impact, and the timeless appeal that keeps players hooked today

Links: Guitar Maniacs

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In Episode 3.10 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Robb Lawrence and Kim Shaheen. Rob’s experience in the vintage market spans from the golden age of electric-guitar innovation to the modern world. Beyond simply studying the history, he lived it, documented it, and played alongside giants who created it. Kim is a veteran session guitarist and guitar collector with a career spanning more than five decades. Best known for his work in the late ’60s and ’70s London scene, he has brushed shoulders with rock legends.

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In Episode 3.9 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Timm Kummer, a legendary figure in the world of collectible guitars with a passion for unearthing, restoring, and dealing in rare instruments. Over his 45 years in the industry, Timm has built a reputation for specializing in “true vintage” pieces - pre-war acoustics and resonators from the ’30s along with solidbody electrics up to the mid ’60s. He and Ram discuss late-’70s/early-’80s Les Pauls, vintage resonators, and the state of the market.

Links: Timm Kummer

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In Episode 3.8 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Freeman Arthur, who is known worldwide for boosting the profile and appeal of the pedal-steel guitar. He is an active session musician and has performed/recorded with artists across diverse genres.

Links: Freeman Arthur

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In Episode 3.7 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by renowned guitar historian/author and Vintage Guitar contributor Dave Hunter. Dave is the most-prolific writer in the field of guitar and amplifier tone, and he’s a terrific musician. Ram and Dave discuss why you don’t need expensive gear to make great music. It’s all about tone!

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