I'm in love with that psychedlic Jazzmaster, that refin is gorgeous and the perfect way to spruce up something that probably started in a rough state. Also happy to see a bunch of Danos walk by the booth for potential trade, That refin Epi Explorer is also sweet!
I really appreciate the video. I wasn't able to make it but looking forward to seeing you guys next time. I have a 1967 Rickenbacker 12 string in jetglo. See you soon
I like this show,much more,than events like the Dallas Guitar Show.This one in Sarasota is much smaller in space,but the atmossphere here ,is much more gentile and personal/friiendly.
It was good to see you sell the Ocean Water Les Paul. I had seen you advertising it online and had considered contacting you about it, but ended up buying a new one when Gibson dropped their price on it.
Really, Really, Really try to imagine going any guitar show/store. Seeing all those beautiful guitars and basses, and you can’t play any of them, because you are left handed. With today’s technology, there’s no reason guitar manufacturers can’t make a left handed version of every single model. Even if they only made 100, They would sell out fast at a premium. And if I hear another person say, “Just flip it upside down” my head will explode!
Yep,I’m getting absolutely nothing done since I found your channel. Now I know why my twin girls were into the lady opening the eggs and showing the prizes inside of them……of course they were 3 & I’m now 63! Guitars and Guns will keep me broke my entire life. Nothing but wood & steel.
Dang I saw signs on the road for the show and wanted to go but I already have a guitar and as a beginner I can’t really justify another until I get better 😅😂 I gotta go next year
...I thought it was just like a model railway(railroad) show ! Same guys on the stalls, same vibe. Entusiasts are all the same, just the enthusiasms are different.😀
I see Kaylie is left-handed. Congratulations to her. What does an LP Junior double cut look like with the pick guard removed? Does it leave a 'shadow' where the guard was?
When you go back to japan see if you can find any Starfield solid bodies...or semi-hollow/thinlines. Richie Kotzen was a signature artist for a hot second, which was about as long as the project lasted before j custom and LACS became real things, taking the staff and resources, displacing them from Starfield, which was a short lived project anyhow, probably never intended to last longer than to be a gateway to a few other shop sites (including what would become LACS) and product lines. RIP Mike Lipe. Hoshino has/had a couple other interesting projects too (including Heartfield, which paved the way for their Fender Japan relationship as well as proto-soundgear lines), but you'll find those along the way too.
Starfield guitars are quite cool,especially the models with Monkey Pot/Teak bodies and Lipstick pick-ups. The semi solid models were called Cabriolet. These are more offered in Germany
I have a couple (I believe) original Starfield (lawsuit era) Les Paul copies made by Ibanez. I think the Starfield brand that you mention are when they basically used the name later for a different line. While researching the brand, I came across the Starfield that you are talking about. Finding info on the original Starfield brand is difficult, but I believe that Ibanez rebranded some of their guitars as Starfield for different markets like how Harmony and Silvertone are the same with just different names. Anyway, it’s cool to come across someone mentioning Starfield. I’m pretty sure that both versions are pretty rare.
I’ve been playing guitar for about a year and I used my Make-A-Wish on a Taylor, but wasn’t able to get an electric so I just recently saved up and got a good deal on a Epiphone E 100 then upgraded it. if I brought it to a show like this, would it be possible to trade it for something better?
So dumb question, at these guitar shows does everyone have to pack up all their guitars at the end of each day and you take them with you, or is there 24 hour security or something at the location to keep an eye on things at night? And if you do have to pack up all the gear where do you put it? I assume not leaving it in a van/truck parked outside a hotel.
Thomas, what was the conversation you stumbled upon with Alex and Kaylie? "Thoughts?...it's not very nice" and the look on Alex's face when he saw the camera.....if looks could kill. Hmm, a 'Peeping Tom' !
I agree, and though I still enjoy his videos, it seems like all they do at these shows is trade. We rarely see any straight up sales. Maybe they work the shows for exposure and do most of the selling on line.
Likely making money through sales, and just using this to rotate old inventory . Also, they probably aren't straight up trades, and cash is added on one end.
Guitar shows? There are 17 million leftys around. Not a lefty guitar in sight. Ironically, I saw 2 employees that were leftys. Wonder if they play? Not there, obviously.
What the heck I’ve lived in Sarasota all my life and I never knew that they had guitar shows!! I can’t miss out on this any longer!
@6:45!! Bruce!! I got my first guitar from him when I was 12!! 93 Ibanez SV470
Thanks for the trade for the Dove. I love it!
Thank you!! Love to hear that 🙏
I love that you buy basses also..not just guitars..that blue strat was pretty sweet....
You mean the Florida Blue Stratocaster with maple neck?
I liked that one.
I'm in love with that psychedlic Jazzmaster, that refin is gorgeous and the perfect way to spruce up something that probably started in a rough state. Also happy to see a bunch of Danos walk by the booth for potential trade, That refin Epi Explorer is also sweet!
Yes and yes. Those were my two favorites too. 🤘
Totally Awesome, I wanted to be here, but I was gigging, we live in N. Ft. Myers, so maybe next year, you guys ROCK!!! Rock On & God Bless.
I really appreciate the video. I wasn't able to make it but looking forward to seeing you guys next time. I have a 1967 Rickenbacker 12 string in jetglo. See you soon
Hey, thank you for sharing… great video
another awesome show- great to see Kaylie out and about too
I like this show,much more,than events like the Dallas Guitar Show.This one in Sarasota is much smaller in space,but the atmossphere here ,is much more gentile and personal/friiendly.
Was a great show
I agree, the "Homespun feel" makes a difference.
Great content,,really appreciate it!😊
It was good to see you sell the Ocean Water Les Paul. I had seen you advertising it online and had considered contacting you about it, but ended up buying a new one when Gibson dropped their price on it.
Ayee that’s awesome!
DInosaur World! one of my favorite spots as a kid
Really, Really, Really try to imagine going any guitar show/store. Seeing all those beautiful guitars and basses, and you can’t play any of them, because you are left handed. With today’s technology, there’s no reason guitar manufacturers can’t make a left handed version of every single model. Even if they only made 100, They would sell out fast at a premium. And if I hear another person say, “Just flip it upside down” my head will explode!
Surely, if it was good enough for Jimi Hendrix it should be good enough for you.
Proof the everyone goes right, I never saw any of those guitars. Good for you man.
Interesting!! I know a lot of them came straight to us for specific trades, but I’m sure we were lucky and got a few that never made the rounds!
More screen time to Kylie! I'd happily donate $10 for an in-depth interview, and I'm sure other fans will join the initiative.
Yep,I’m getting absolutely nothing done since I found your channel.
Now I know why my twin girls were into the lady opening the eggs and showing the prizes inside of them……of course they were 3 & I’m now 63!
Guitars and Guns will keep me broke my entire life. Nothing but wood & steel.
Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful weekend Alex and gang ❤😊
My husband and I stopped by on Saturday morning.
Dang I saw signs on the road for the show and wanted to go but I already have a guitar and as a beginner I can’t really justify another until I get better 😅😂 I gotta go next year
It’s like a gun show, only awesomely life affirming and cool!
...I thought it was just like a model railway(railroad) show ! Same guys on the stalls, same vibe. Entusiasts are all the same, just the enthusiasms are different.😀
Was great meeting you!
Thanks for hanging out!
One more great episode 👌👏👏👏👏👌
Thank you!! 🙏
Hey you guys ended up with some cool stuff at this show
Thank you!!
Sweet show !! Cool trades !!!
Pretty cool that peopke can come in there and trade for something of equal value.
I don’t always buy refins … but when I do I’m all in
😂😂😂 always seems to happen this way
Sweet❤
I did a recorder concert there when I was in third grade 💀
Love the 2011 LP jr. Cool guitar.
That sunburst melody maker was nails
I have one of those Dregen dots. thought you might want to know they have Gibson USA 57 classic humbuckers in them.
My favorite was Silver Deluxe Strat 👍
The Tim Armstrong guitar was sweet
I see Kaylie is left-handed. Congratulations to her. What does an LP Junior double cut look like with the pick guard removed? Does it leave a 'shadow' where the guard was?
I just want the muff box 😂
Don't we all
18:18 ❤️
When you go back to japan see if you can find any Starfield solid bodies...or semi-hollow/thinlines. Richie Kotzen was a signature artist for a hot second, which was about as long as the project lasted before j custom and LACS became real things, taking the staff and resources, displacing them from Starfield, which was a short lived project anyhow, probably never intended to last longer than to be a gateway to a few other shop sites (including what would become LACS) and product lines. RIP Mike Lipe.
Hoshino has/had a couple other interesting projects too (including Heartfield, which paved the way for their Fender Japan relationship as well as proto-soundgear lines), but you'll find those along the way too.
Starfield guitars are quite cool,especially the models with Monkey Pot/Teak bodies and Lipstick pick-ups. The semi solid models were called Cabriolet.
These are more offered in Germany
I have a couple (I believe) original Starfield (lawsuit era) Les Paul copies made by Ibanez. I think the Starfield brand that you mention are when they basically used the name later for a different line. While researching the brand, I came across the Starfield that you are talking about. Finding info on the original Starfield brand is difficult, but I believe that Ibanez rebranded some of their guitars as Starfield for different markets like how Harmony and Silvertone are the same with just different names. Anyway, it’s cool to come across someone mentioning Starfield. I’m pretty sure that both versions are pretty rare.
hey will you guys be at the Orlando 2025 guitar show? if so ill see ya there on fridays show.
15:58 What is that Dano model?
Were there any localish to area builders/luthiers there?
Funny seeing musicians in a tropical climate in shorts pasty and pale, musicians suited more to cold weather
I’ve been playing guitar for about a year and I used my Make-A-Wish on a Taylor, but wasn’t able to get an electric so I just recently saved up and got a good deal on a Epiphone E 100 then upgraded it.
if I brought it to a show like this, would it be possible to trade it for something better?
That’s a cool Alembic
So dumb question, at these guitar shows does everyone have to pack up all their guitars at the end of each day and you take them with you, or is there 24 hour security or something at the location to keep an eye on things at night? And if you do have to pack up all the gear where do you put it? I assume not leaving it in a van/truck parked outside a hotel.
That Ampeg bass is a Big Stud, if you didn’t get an answer already
nice those vola guitars,made at dyna gakki
Yes!! Super cool, I’m really impressed!
You should say "love to see it" for a .. Esteban guitar or a starcaster
It would be a sarcastic “love to see it” at best 😂
Esteban all original with case and hat
@@evanward4303 lol
@@aflashfloodofgear I Kno! I'm just kidding..
Jazzmaster and that Epi Dot Signature with skull guitars were my favorites. Who’s the artist for that?
Dregen, guitar player for Backyard Baby’s and The Hellacopters
@@GC-dd8it thanks!
How much was that 65' Bass on the table?
Are you trying to sell guitars or just trade them?
Where in Sarasota was this show, and will there be another one ?
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
May 17th-18th 2025
Alex, listen to Stiff Little Fingers for the real 'Green Day' experience!
Thomas, what was the conversation you stumbled upon with Alex and Kaylie? "Thoughts?...it's not very nice" and the look on Alex's face when he saw the camera.....if looks could kill. Hmm, a 'Peeping Tom' !
Damn you got rid of my hardtail strat....
Supro!
Hey brother I’m looking for a good deal on a Gibson dove black Elvis guitar 🎸 let me no if U see one at a deal
Alex, why don’t you ever let us hear the deal taking place or show us the price on your guitars? Would really add to the videos
Cuz he's trying to sell them for a profit.
@@BrewPackBuck12 and? Show us the negotiation? It won’t stop us from buying 😂
I agree, and though I still enjoy his videos, it seems like all they do at these shows is trade. We rarely see any straight up sales. Maybe they work the shows for exposure and do most of the selling on line.
Sadly I live in the Sarasota area and had no idea about the show ! 😢
Next one May 17th-18th 2025
Ampeg big stud. Or lil stud.
I don’t understand how you make money if all you’re doing are trades?
plus paying for those booths ...can't be that cheap.
Likely making money through sales, and just using this to rotate old inventory . Also, they probably aren't straight up trades, and cash is added on one end.
Free piano ? Who's gonna feed it ?
Is Alex going to get a tan
Guitar shows? There are 17 million leftys around. Not a lefty guitar in sight. Ironically, I saw 2 employees that were leftys. Wonder if they play? Not there, obviously.
My husband just got me a lefty Stratocaster squier so now I have to learn 🎸🎸
its harder to sell leftys in a right dominated world man its just what it is
I don't think the girl likes being on camera
dude traded an deluxe for a vintera mexico? bad move
Was not a Mexico one! It was a pretty high spec Japan vintage reissue
I guess RUclips does not want anyone looking at any of their RUclipss ...
Bro stop show the guitars. Camera man need some help here
Meh..
I am so there next year!
I appreciate Kay filling in🫡 I’ll have to make sure I wear my proper uniform for the next show
We appreciate cousin and Kay 🫡🫡🫡