Buy That Guitar Podcast

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Introducing Buy That Guitar Podcast with Ram W. Tuli On Tuesdays, 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! Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine news: www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive/

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Episodes 36

George Gruhn of Gruhn Guitars
5d ago · 58:43
In Episode 4.4 of "Buy That Guitar", host Ram Tuli is joined by George Gruhn, widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on vintage American guitars and fretted instruments. George founded Gruhn Guitars in Nashville in 1970. Together, he and Ram explore his remarkable career and the history, evolution, and future of the vintage-guitar business. Links: https://guitars.com/users/george/ Sponsored By: The VG 2027 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguita
Cindy Hulej of Carmine Street Guitars
19d ago · 52:08
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: https://www.cindyguitars.com https://carminestreetguitars.com Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newslet
Parker Lundgren of Diablo Guitars
26d ago · 1:11:34
In Episode 4.2 of "Buy That Guitar," host Ram Tuli is joined by Parker Lundgren, former Queensryche 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: https://diabloguitars.com Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for t
Rick King of Guitar Maniacs
1mo ago · 1:26:09
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: https://reverb.com/shop/guitar-maniacs Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar m
Robb Lawrence and Kim Shaheen
7mo ago · 1:00:21
In Episode 3.10 of "Buy That Guitar," host Ram Tuli is joined by Robb Lawrence and Kim Shaheen. Robb'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. Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.co
Vintage Guitar Dealer Timm Kummer
8mo ago · 1:02:23
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: https://www.kummersvintage.com Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://sto
Pedal-Steeler Freeman Arthur
8mo ago · 1:06:22
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: https://www.freemanarthur.com Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions
Guitar Historian/Author Dave Hunter
9mo ago · 1:05:50
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! Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ra
J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.
9mo ago · 33:14
In Episode 3.6 of Buy That Guitar, presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Known for his "monolithic" riffs, extensive use of fuzz, feedback, and distortion, Mascis ranks #74 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists". His guitar of choice has always been the Fender Jazzmaster. He explains why in this podcast. Links: https://www.jmascis.com/ Sponsored By: The VG 2026 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguit
Tony Nagy of Gruhn Guitars Repair Shop
1y ago · 1:10:29
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: https://guitars.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguit
Steve "Frog" Forgey of Elderly Instruments
1y ago · 51:28
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: https://www.elderly.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.c
Redd Volkaert
1y ago · 1:20:10
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: https://reddvolkaert.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to
Guitarist/Collector Binky Philips
1y ago · 1:28:54
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. Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at
Willie G. Moseley of Vintage Guitar magazine
1y ago · 1:10:46
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: https://www.vintageguitar.com/author/willie-g-moseley/ Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive
Chuck Mahar of Mahar’s Vintage Guitars
1y ago · 1:13:06
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: https://maharsvintageguitars.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/
Michael Slubowski of the Les Paul Forum
1y ago · 53:37
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. Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comme
Larry Briggs of Strings West
1y ago · 56:35
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: https://stringswest.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any question
Peter Kohman of Retrofret Guitars
1y ago · 1:15:00
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: https://www.retrofret.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.
Jeff Smith of Newman Guitars
1y ago · 52:52
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: https://newmanguitars.co.uk Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have. Like, comment, and share this
Effects Guru Garrett Tung
undated · 1:00:01
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: http://www.boingosaurus.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.
Strat fanatic Tom Guerra
1y ago · 1:25:33
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: https://tomguerra.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have. Like, comment, and shar
Rickenbacker Collector Collin Whitley
1y ago · 1:02:00
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: https://www.instagram.com/high.numbers/ Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you ma
Gretsch Collector Fred Stucky
1y ago · 57:47
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: https://www.instagram.com/gasmoney/ Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to r
Alan Greenwood of Vintage Guitar magazine and The VG Price Guide
1y ago · 1:00:06
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: https://www.vintageguitar.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may h
Introducing Season 2 of Buy That Guitar Podcast
1y ago · 0:49
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! Subscribe to our "

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