Buy That Guitar Podcast

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...

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 t...

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 o...

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.vint...

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/ Spo...

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 Spon...

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 Sponsore...

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 htt...

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...

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...

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 B...

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 "Overd...

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...

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 Sponsor...

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 Vi...

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 happening...

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" newsl...

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 http...

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" newslet...

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 mo...

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: https://rivingtonguitars.com Subscribe to our "Overdrive...

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: https://www.gpguitars.com Sponsored By: Garrett Park Guitars https:/...

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: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com Sponsored By: https://stringsb...

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: http://www.wexerguitars.com Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happ...

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: https://www.nealshelton.com/nealsmusic Sponsored By: StringTree https://www.stringtree.co Neal's Music https://www.nealshelton.com/nealsmusic Subscribe to...