"It's more than a tiny musical instrument... it's a state of mind!" One-of-a-kind documentary about cutting-edge uke enthusiasts and their attendant subculture, with Janet Klein, Ukefink, Ian Whitcomb, Uke Til U Puke, Pineapple Princess, Songs from a Random House, Robert Armstrong, King Kukulele, Travis Harrelson, Ian Whitcomb, Janet Klein, Heinous Rynes, Carmaig de Forest, the Haoles, Bruce Herron and many others! With introductory narrative by Holly Hunter -- not rated, contains strong language; 62 min. plus 80 additional minutes of performance footage.
158-DVD2003
.. list $19.99 ours
$17.95
DVD - SOLIDBODIES: THE 50 YEAR GUITAR WAR
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New lower cost! Starting with their conception and design in the early '50s, this focuses on the 5-decade competition between the Les Paul and Stratocaster, both heard on more recordings than any other instruments during the rock era. The documentary features players, historians, instrument dealers, and collectors expressing their views. The performance segments include guitar solos on both guitars representative of the time periods discussed. Features: Joe Bonamassa; Henry Garza of Los Lonely Boys; George Gruhn of Gruhn Guitars; Derek Trucks, slide guitar virtuoso, and Richard R. Smith, author of "Fender - The Sound Heard 'Round The World." 50 min.
706-DVD1
.. list $14.95 ours
$13.45
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DVD - TALKIN' GUITARS: BUGS HENDERSON
by John Southern
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700-DVD5
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$16.15
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DVD - TALKIN' GUITARS: DR. TOM VANHOOSE, ARCHTOP GUITAR AUTHORITY
by John Southern
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Dr. Tom VanHoose, noted authority on archtop guitars and author of "The Gibson Super 400: Art Of The Fine Guitar" is interviewed in his home. He discusses guitars and archtop builders: Maccafferi, John D'Angelico, Jimmy D'Aquisto, more. Also includes a phone interview with Jim Hutchins on his involvement in Gibson archtop production from the mid-sixties to his retirement last year. There is a discussion of guitar voicing and structural bracing, as well as a bit of music played between Tom and John. 90 min.
700-DVD4
.. list $17.95 ours
$16.15
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DVD - TALKIN' GUITARS: GEORGE GRUHN, VINTAGE GUITAR EXPERT
by John Southern
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Interview with George Gruhn, the vintage guitar expert and owner of Gruhn's Guitars, a renowned Nashville store. He discusses his addiction to guitars, his early days of selling guitars at festivals, his use of live snakes in his station wagon to keep would-be thieves away, more. George does appraisals of some rare Guitars: a Hermann Hauser, Les Paul Bursts, Gretsch Penguin, and one of the earliest Martin Guitars. He previews his own line of guitars he has designed and is offering for sale. We cover George's history with the Guild Guitar Company and his love of reptiles, including the ones he keeps in his office. Then on to a tour of the repair shop and demonstration of a repair or two, with tour guide Walter Carter. Carter has co-authored many books with George, including a standard vintage guitar pricing guide. 90 min.
700-DVD3
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$16.15
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DVD - TALKIN' GUITARS: THE ARLINGTON, TEXAS, GUITAR SHOW
by John Southern
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Taped at the biggest guitar show in the world. Southern interviews Alan Greenwood and Gil Hembree of "Vintage Guitar Price Guide," as well as Tom Wittrock, an expert on the f 1959 Les Paul "Burst" electric guitar, which can sell for as much as $300,000 in the vintage market. Will Ray, of Hellecasters fame, is the guest guitarist. Each title in this series features a one-on-one interview with notable figures in the guitar world, a guest performance, and a guitar lesson.
700-DVD1
.. list $24.95 ours
$22.45
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DVD - TALKIN' GUITARS: THE MARTIN GUITAR FACTORY
by John Southern
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See how Martin guitars are made. Includes an interview with Chris Martin IV. Each title in this series features a one-on-one interview with notable figures in the guitar world, a guest performance, and a guitar lesson. 90 min.
700-DVD2
.. list $17.95 ours
$16.15
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