Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, performing artist and guitar curator Sarah James brings the world of vintage guitars to life through her engaging video podcast. Each episode highlights a unique guitar with its own special characteristics and story. Featuring a variety of special guests to discuss and demo these incredible instruments, the channel offers a dynamic and entertaining way to explore the legacy of vintage guitars. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for all of our full episodes!
Vintage Guitar Legacies is brought to you by Sarah James Music. Please visit Sarahjamesmusic.com to learn more about Sarah, and her musical journey.
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Inside the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
William Eaton & Bart Applewhite
Filled with sawdust, tonewoods, and instruments taking shape, the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is where passion becomes craftsmanship. Inside its Phoenix workshops, students learn to build, finish, repair, and restore guitars by hand, transforming raw wood into instruments with voices and stories of their own.
Suhr Guitars: NAMM 2026
John Suhr
At NAMM 2026, Vintage Guitar Legacies visits the Suhr booth to explore how the company combines classic guitar design with modern precision, improved playability, and cutting-edge electronics. Sarah James speaks with John Suhr and Kevin Suhr about the brand’s guitars, amplifiers, analog-meets-digital pedals, and the growing influence of AI and machine learning on guitar effects. The episode also showcases Suhr’s newest artist signature models and limited-edition instruments inspired by vintage guitars, classic cars, and retro design.
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