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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Tony Nagy
Season 03 Episode 05 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…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Steve “Frog” Forgey
Season 03 Episode 04 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…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Redd Volkaert
Season 03 Episode 03 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…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Binky Philips
Season 03 Episode 01 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…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Willie G. Moseley
Season 03 Episode 01 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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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Chuck Mahar
Season 02 Episode 10 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,…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Michael Slubowski
Season 02 Episode 9 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. Links:…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Larry Briggs
Season 02 Episode 8 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 Subscribe to our “Overdrive” newsletter…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Peter Kohman
Season 02 Episode 7 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…
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Ram W. Tuli
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Jeff Smith
Season 02 Episode 6 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 Subscribe to our “Overdrive” newsletter for the latest…
