EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 33 MIN
The Holy Grail Telecasters At Gruhn Guitars with Joe Spann
from Ask Zac · host Zac Childs
We went behind the scenes at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville for a tour of the 'Tele Vault' with legendary vintage archivist and researcher Joe Spann.We aren't just looking at vintage guitars; we’re looking at the DNA of the Fender company. Joe walks us through the history and technical specs of some of the most significant instruments on the planet, including George Fullerton's personal 1949 prototype, a guitar that predates the Broadcaster and Telecaster as we know it.The Lineup:1949 Fender Prototype: George Fullerton’s personal guitar.1951 Nocaster: The bridge between the Broadcaster and the Telecaster.1963 Custom Esquire: A minimalist masterpiece in rare Custom trim.1967 Custom Telecaster: Featuring a rare factory-installed Bigsby.1967 Telecaster: A pristine late-60s classic.Massive thanks to Joe Spann and the team at Gruhn Guitars for opening the vault for us.Support the show
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We went behind the scenes at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville for a tour of the 'Tele Vault' with legendary vintage archivist and researcher Joe Spann. We aren't just looking at vintage guitars; we’re looking at the DNA of the Fender company. Joe walks us through the history and technical specs of some of the most significant instruments on the planet, including George Fullerton's personal 1949 prototype, a guitar that predates the Broadcaster and Telecaster as we know it. The Lineup: 1949 Fende...
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