Old Guitars and the Local Musicians Who Love Them | SDPB Documentary

Some guitarists say that nothing beats the sound of a vintage instrument. Others say they aren't worth the time and trouble. Still others believe that guitars made these days are as good or better than new guitars were 20 years ago. Some of South Dakota's best musicians share the stories of their favorite guitars and talk about why they like some guitars better than others.

A comparison of two 1950's electric guitars, both built by Gibson. Both guitars are in the collections of the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota.

A comparison of two acoustic guitars, both built in 1941, both in the collections of the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD. The Martin D-28 vs the Gibson J-55.

SDPB goes behind the scenes of the collection at the National Music Museum in Vermillion to spotlight historic instruments and local musicians who love playing them.