We Skipped NAMM to Visit the Sarasota Guitar Show Instead!

We headed out to the Sarasota Guitar Show at the Robarts Arena to hunt down the coolest, rarest, and most unique gear on the floor. Moving away from the corporate, clinical vibe of major trade shows like NAMM, this video is a raw, music-free, behind-the-lens walkthrough of a real local swap meet where everything you see is buyable today. From pristine vintage ’50s and ’60s Fenders and Gibsons to wild custom boutique builds, oddities like a Silvertone amp-in-case, and incredible local craftsmanship, we take you booth-by-booth to explore the gear, chat with the passionate vendors who keep the guitar community alive, and check out some absolute legendary instruments. ============================= Channel Memberships & Patreon ============================= 🔗 Find Me Online - https://linktr.ee/intheblues ►Patreon:   / intheblues   ►Join this channel to get access to channel perks:    / @intheblues   ►My Sweetwater Gear Page - https://imp.i114863.net/intheblues ►intheblues Merch - https://intheblues.net/go/tees Video Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Sarasota Guitar Show Walkthrough Begins 01:03 – Jim's Guitar Booth: Vintage Gibsons & 1932 Resonator 01:35 – Diablo Guitars: Custom "The Shining" ESP 02:02 – Winter Park Vintage: 1955 Fender Strat & 1974 Double Neck Gibson 02:53 – Vintage Amps: Tweed, Deluxe Reverb, and Mesa Boogies 03:12 – Interview: Tony from TAG (Handmade Custom Guitars) 05:10 – Rare Finds: Rick Turner, Rickenbacker, and a 1951 Gibson L7 05:32 – Edwards Amplification & 1952 Telecaster Spotting 06:01 – Gibson ES-330 & ES-140 Showcase 06:40 – 1968 Non-Reverse Firebird 07:02 – Troll Music: The "Bridge Magic" Solution for Acoustic Humidty 09:27 – Papy's Guitars: Martins, Recording King, and Gary Clark Jr. Gibson 10:17 – Mid-Show Catch up with Rian 11:03 – Jimmy's Vintage Music: 1976 flying V & Rare Ovations 12:04 – Interview: Chris from Grinson Guitars (Roasted Maple Necks) 14:53 – Interview: Ryan from Gaylord Guitars (Hot Rod Aesthetics & Lefties!) 17:22 – Hamer Sparkle, Greco, and Vintage Guilds 18:09 – Interview: New Sound Acoustics (Thin Body Innovators) 21:36 – WG Clark Cigar Box Guitars 22:09 – Eric's Guitars: Magnetone Amps & 1957 Tweed Princeton 22:56 – Supro Lap Steel & Sparkly Steinbergers 23:42 – 1960s Fender Strat Hardtail & Gibson Southern Jumbo 24:48 – Lucky Dog "Evangelist" Tele & Interview with Brian Custom Guitars 27:02 – Guitars as Art: Chibi Gibson & BC Rich 27:34 – Interview: Gary from Hurricane Amplifiers (Tube Reverb & Art Deco Style) 29:38 – Final Thoughts: Interview with Randy from The Guitar Addict 31:45 – Wrapping up the 2026 Sarasota Guitar Show - This YouTube channel participates in Affiliate programs. These programs are designed for the channel to earn an income using the links provided in the description or pinned comment section. Please note: Not all links on this website are affiliate links. #GuitarShow #VintageGuitar #GuitarHunting #GuitarCollection #BoutiqueGuitars