Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In Episode 3.9 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Timm Kummer, a legendary figure in the world of collectible guitars with a passion for unearthing, restoring, and dealing in rare instruments. Over his 45 years in the industry, Timm has built a reputation for specializing in “true vintage” pieces - pre-war acoustics and resonators from the ’30s along with solidbody electrics up to the mid ’60s. He and Ram discuss late-’70s/early-’80s Les Pauls, vintage resonators, and the state of the market.
Links: Timm Kummer (https://www.kummersvintage.com)
Sponsor: The VG 2026 Price Guide (store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html)
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Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have.
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In Episode 3.9 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Timm Kummer, a legendary figure in the world of collectible guitars with a passion for unearthing, restoring, and dealing in rare instruments. Over his 45 years in the industry, Timm has built a reputation for specializing in “true vintage” pieces - pre-war acoustics and resonators from the ’30s along with solidbody electrics up to the mid ’60s. He and Ram discuss late-’70s/early-’80s Les Pauls, vintage resonators, and the state of the market.
Links: Timm Kummer (https://www.kummersvintage.com)
Sponsor: The VG 2026 Price Guide (store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html)
Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: vintageguitar.com/overdrive
Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have.
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