Buy That Guitar Podcast

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

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

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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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Vintage-Amp Collector Tommie James Aug 06, 2024

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

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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.

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Sponsor: StringTree

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David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars Jul 22, 2024

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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.

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www.wellstrungguitars.com

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Oxford

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

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

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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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