Kansas City Music

A rare prototype 1972 Gibson 325 gets examined along with insights about the Indiana Guitar Show.

A rare 1963 Stratocaster , original parts in near mint condition in the original case.

The birth story of Chuck Berry's hit, "Johnny B. Goode," unfolds from the memory of Hal Hammer. memories that include Matt "Guitar" Murphy,

This 1955 Martin D28 came into The Indiana Guitar Show and instantly began drawing a crowd. It lived for 70 years with one family

Hal Hammer debuts a new North American Instrument Rattlecaster. It features a "best in show" innovation from the NAAM Show.

TJ Worthington brought his 1940 Gibson J35 that belonged to Albert Brumley who wrote I'll Fly Away, one of the first recorded Gospel songs.

This 1992 Steinberger was painted pink as used as a prop in the American Music Awards before Simon Higgs rescued it.

This 1960s Aria Hollow Body guitar is a treasure found in a landfill. Brian Machowiak tells the story that includes electronics from a dump

Luthier Joe Burke shows a one of a kind 2024 Burke Super Sport at The Indiana Guitar Show

1969 Harmony Buck Owens Owned Acoustic Alan Kemplin

Steve Scorfina, a founding member of REO Speedwagon, tells the story of the 1935 Rickenbacker and plays it.

Indy luthier takes a few minutes to explain the motivation that goes into making a guitar.

Hal Hammer brought his 1966 Mosley Gospel guitar to The Indiana Guitar Show. He brought paperwork and certified appraisals that went into s

Chris Immele brought his custom built 1980 Gibson Super 400 to sell at The KC Guitar Show.

Very few knew of this story until Hal brought his 2002 Fender Apocalypse Stratocaster to The Indiana Guitar Show.

Broderick brought a 1955 Fender Broadcaster to The Indiana Guitar Show with a 1949 neck. The guitar’s stories involved Vince Gill

Gibson 1978 ES 240 This one showed up at The Indiana Guitar Show. Was this a marketing mistake by Gibson?

We enjoyed our day at Big Dude’s Music City. Some great stories and well loved guitars made an appearance. This was our first try at...

Tom DeMasters’ Guild 1967 StarfireVI

Every Guitar Has A Story. This is the story of Fred Fendorf’s 1970 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe