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Effects Guru Garrett Tung Feb 11, 2025

In Episode 5, “Buy That Guitar” host Ram Tuli talks to Garrett Tung, owner of Boingosuarus Music, about the most-collectible pedals and effects in the vintage market. In “The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide,” pedals and effects are the most-dynamic and fastest-growing section. Those crusty ol’ fuzz and modulation stompboxes are fetching serious money!

Links: Boingosuarus Music

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Strat fanatic Tom Guerra Feb 04, 2025

Episode 4 of “Buy That Guitar” has host Ram Tuli talking with musician/Strat fanatic Tom Guerra, digging into his career and the evolution of his favorite guitar model. Is the Stratocaster the greatest guitar ever made?

Links: Tom Guerra

Sponsor: The VG 2025 Price Guide Use code: buyguitar25 to receive 15% off The Price Guide when purchased directly from Vintage Guitar. This offer expires on February 11, 2025.

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Rickenbacker Collector Collin Whitley Jan 28, 2025

Episode 3 of “Buy That Guitar” features Collin Whitley, whose fascination with that famous Rickenbacker jangle began when he was boy. Now an authority on the brand, he and host Ram Tuli discuss the brand and his years of collecting.

Links: Collin Whitley

Sponsor: The VG 2025 Price Guide Use code: buyguitar25 to receive 15% off The Price Guide when purchased directly from Vintage Guitar. This offer expires on February 11, 2025.

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Gretsch Collector Fred Stucky Jan 23, 2025

Episode 2 of “Buy That Guitar” features Fred Stucky, who has amassed one of the world’s largest and most-impressive collections of Gretsch guitars. With host Ram Tuli, he discusses the brand’s colorful and innovative history. Everybody knows Potsie played a Les Paul Special, but the Fonz would have played a 6120!

Links: Fred Stucky

Sponsor: The VG 2025 Price Guide Use code: buyguitar25 to receive 15% off The Price Guide when purchased directly from Vintage Guitar. This offer expires on January 28, 2025.

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Alan Greenwood of Vintage Guitar magazine and The VG Price Guide Jan 14, 2025

VG’s “Buy That Guitar” podcast opens its second season with host Ram Tuli joined by Alan Greenwood, founder and publisher of Vintage Guitar. They discuss the magazine’s history, the Price Guide, and the current state of the vintage market.

Links: Vintage Guitar magazine

Sponsor: The VG 2025 Price Guide Use code: buyguitar25 to receive 15% off The Price Guide when purchased directly from Vintage Guitar. This offer expires on January 28, 2025.

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Introducing Season 2 of Buy That Guitar Podcast Jan 10, 2025

Listen to Season 2 of “Vintage Guitar Presents: Buy That Guitar,” hosted by Ram Tuli, co-author of The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide. In this season, we explore a variety of topics, including the ever-expanding vintage guitar market, the jangly sound of Rickenbacker guitars from the sixties, the cool beginnings of Gretsch, Newman Guitars, the iconic Fender Stratocaster, and the rarest and most expensive pedals and effects in today’s vintage market, among many other fascinating topics.

Our second season launches on January 14th, with new episodes released every Tuesday!

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Howie Statland of Rivington Guitars Sep 10, 2024

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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Rick Hogue of Garrett Park Guitars Sep 03, 2024

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: Garrett Park Guitars and Strings By Mail

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Daniel Escauriza of Chicago Music Exchange Aug 27, 2024

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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Larry Wexer of Laurence Wexer, Ltd. Aug 20, 2024

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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Neal Shelton of Neal's Music Store Aug 13, 2024

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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Vintage-Amp Collector Tommie James Aug 06, 2024

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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Kevin Borden of Kebo's Bass Works Aug 05, 2024

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.

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Sponsor: StringTree

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John Majdalani of Cream City Music Oct 24, 2024

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: Cream City Music

Sponsor: AmpMpjo

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David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars Jul 22, 2024

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.

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www.wellstrungguitars.com

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Nate Westgor of Willie's American Guitars Jul 08, 2024

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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Introducing Buy That Guitar Podcast with Ram W. Tuli Jul 08, 2024

Buy that Guitar Podcast available everywhere on July 9

Ram W. Tuli presents "Buy That Guitar," a new podcast from Vintage Guitar magazine. This show is all about the joy of guitars - buying, selling, and collecting both vintage and new guitars, custom shop guitars, amplifiers, and everything in between. Each week, Ram sits down with a special guest to discuss, you guessed it, guitars!

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