Will now open offerings within 48 hours from SEC qualification. Not only to keep you informed but to provoke deeper thought, investigation, curiosity, and fun!įractional Ownership - Otis “drops” the schedule. Here’s the ‘Attic Top 10’ - The most relevant stories in collecting and investing in alternative assets over the past week. Read more about George Gruhn or visit his world-famous website at A guitar responds to the individual player and sounds completely different when you play it than when you listen to someone else play it…There is, therefore, greater depth of appreciation with musical instruments than with almost any other collectible, perhaps even more than with painting and sculpture.” At the same time, they are beautiful pieces of art that can be appreciated on so many levels. “Guitars, which I feel are the ultimate collectible, can be looked at, touched, listened to, and played. So why would anyone decide to collect vintage guitars and dedicate their entire lives learning about one single instrument? Why not cars, baseball cards, or bottles of wine? Gruhn answered this question perfectly in an interview a few years ago, and it’s hard to argue against his point. Famous musicians, wealthy collectors, and guitar lovers from all corners of the earth have flocked to Nashville to visit Gruhn. The rest is history - George Gruhn landed in Nashville and over the next 50 plus years became one of the world’s most trusted, expert voices on guitars. And if he wanted to move to Nashville, he’d help him get started. Then he told Gruhn that Nashville doesn’t have anyone like him there. When Hank arrived, he loaded his car with as many guitars as Gruhn would sell. Gruhn might be willing to part with a few guitars, but how would he get them to Nashville? Hank’s response - “ I’ll be there in four hours. Nearly a four-hour drive through mountain roads. But Hank was in Nashville, and Gruhn was in Knoxville. And might be willing to part with a few guitars for the right price. Over the phone, Gruhn confirmed with Hank that he did indeed have a few nice Martins, among many others. was very interested in that knowledge - and also wanted Gruhn’s guitars. Word was traveling that George not only owned a handful of old Martin guitars but had the deep knowledge to go along with it. Hank had been referred to Gruhn by Sonny Osborne from the Osborne Brothers’ bluegrass band. The phone rang, and when Gruhn answered, on the other end of the line was Hank Williams Jr. Out of nowhere, he received a phone call that would change the direction of his journey. He had a passion for animals, but his love of guitars wouldn’t allow him to continue his Zoology studies. After graduation, he accepted a position in Knoxville as a researcher at the University of Tennessee. He studied Zoology at the University of Chicago. Then he caught a glimpse of a guitar from the corner of his eye… At just 12 years old, it was apparent Gruhn could dive deep into a subject and find in-depth knowledge and insight. Not just snakes but turtles, frogs, fish, and lizards. When George Gruhn was young, he loved snakes. After many decades, people point and say, “There he is!” It begins with curiosity and grows little by little each day. How do you become the King of Vintage Guitars? It’s not something you set out to accomplish at the start. They’re good because they were made right on day one.” - George Gruhn “Guitars are not good because they’re old.
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