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Tony Nagy of Gruhn Guitars Repair Shop Aug 12, 2025

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In Episode 3.5 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Tony Nagy, manager of the repair shop at Gruhn Guitars. Vintage instruments, prized for their unique sound and craftsmanship, require specific repairs due to age, wear, and construction. Tony and Ram discuss maintenance considered essential to keep Golden Era instruments sounding and playing their best.

Links: Gruhn Guitars

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Steve "Frog" Forgey of Elderly Instruments Aug 05, 2025

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In Episode 3.4 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Steve “Frog” Forgey of Elderly Instruments. Forgey has been at Elderly Instruments since the early ’90s and is a longtime member of the VG Price Guide Advisory Panel. They discuss the new and used flat-top market, focusing on boutique brands such as Collings, Bourgeois, Larrivee, and Santa Cruz.

Links: Elderly Instruments

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Redd Volkaert Jul 29, 2025

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In Episode 3.3 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Redd Volkaert, one of modern country’s foremost pickers. Any fan of Western swing and honky-tonk is likely familiar with his work, which masterfully blends country, blues, jazz, and rock. The “Titan of the Telecaster” explains what makes it his favorite git-tar.

Links: Redd Volkaert

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Guitarist/Collector Binky Philips Jul 15, 2025

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In Episode 3.2 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli engages with Binky Philips, a notable New York-based rock musician, guitarist, songwriter, and journalist. Known for his enduring presence in the city’s music scene since the early 1970s, Binky shares his experiences during a transformative era of musical creativity and cultural upheaval. The conversation also explores Binky’s iconic guitar collection.

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Willie G. Moseley of Vintage Guitar magazine Jul 08, 2025

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In Episode 3.1 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by longtime VG contributor Willie G. Moseley, who describes himself as a “stereotypical Babyboomer guitar lover.” They discuss lesser-known instruments made by Robin, Mosrite, and Peavey, then address the challenges in downsizing their guitar collections.

Links: Vintage Guitar magazine

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Chuck Mahar of Mahar’s Vintage Guitars Mar 25, 2025

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Episode 10 of “Buy That Guitar” features Chuck Mahar, of Mahar’s Vintage Guitars. With host Ram Tuli, he digs into historic amp brands that deliver the same magic and tone as the most-coveted vintage Fenders and Marshalls, but can be found at a fraction of the cost - from Gibson, Ampeg, Vox, and Orange to Mesa-Boogie, Supro, DeArmond, and HiWatt.

Links: Mahar’s Vintage Guitars

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Michael Slubowski of the Les Paul Forum Mar 11, 2025

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The Gibson Les Paul. In Episode 2.9 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Michael Slubowski, administrator of the Les Paul Forum. Michael has played and collected Les Pauls for most of his life, and together they dive into the beauty and history of Gibson’s most-revered guitar.

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Larry Briggs of Strings West Mar 05, 2025

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The Greatest Show on Earth: In Episode 8 of “Buy That Guitar,” Ram Tuli is joined by Larry Briggs of Strings West. A founding father of the vintage-guitar business, he recalls the early days of buying and selling instruments, and how the Amigo Guitar Shows came to be.

Links: Strings West

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Peter Kohman of Retrofret Guitars Feb 25, 2025

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In Episode 7 of “Buy That Guitar,” presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by Peter Kohman of Retrofret Guitars. They discuss the history of electric guitars. Most people view the history of electric guitars by looking backward from 1969. Ram and Peter look at it from 1928 onward. A lot happened before Leo Fender built the Broadcaster.

Links: Retrofret Guitars

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Jeff Smith of Newman Guitars Feb 19, 2025

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In Episode 6 of “Buy That Guitar,” Ram Tuli is joined by Jeff Smith of Newman Guitars. They discuss the legacy of Ted Newman Jones and how a guitar brand started 50 years ago is now soaring into the future.

Links: Newman Guitars

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