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A People's History of the Guitar
@aphotgtuitar.bsky.social
A podcast about people, the guitar, people and their guitars, and the guitar and its people, from the Big Bang to the present, and around the world.
And please think about supporting the project in its early stages so I can turn my plans into even better plans that involve travel, interviews, and field recordings!

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December 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Don't miss the previous installment, about the guitars in Ryan Coogler's film Sinners. It's a departure from the historical track, but it's already a listener favorite.

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Sinners: People & Vampires & their Guitars
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December 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Speaking of which, apparently the Japanese guitar maker Kawai/Teisco trumped-Trump with a "Trump" branded guitar, decades ago. Presumably one of hundreds of words used by Japanese makers from the '50s - '80s to brand exported instruments. The Trump-endorsed guitars, BTW, are mostly made in China...
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
And as always, you can hear the reason behind these musical bleats at aphotguitar.com
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May 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
And if you're as curious to see where this goes as much as I am, I hope you'll consider supporting the project.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The best way to listen is to navigate to aphotguitar.com. you can find me at Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible, because Amazon owns audible, and how did I not know that until now. It's a serial podcast and episodes are in chronological order (oldest first). Have a listen!
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May 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Here's a video of the "ripping shit up" part I mentioned above. Guitarist Leon Rhodes is the star here, but pedal steel player Buddy (the Other Buddy) Charleton is a force of nature as well. Also, please note Buddy Charleton's excellent manicure.

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The Texas Troubadours -- Leon Rhodes, Buddy Charleton - Rhodes-Bud Boogie
YouTube video by jhlville
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May 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I'm on the basic streaming services, but the easiest way to listen is at:

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February 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM