2008 Talkin' Guitars Tom Van Hoose interview
Here is John Souther's 2008 DVD from his Talkin' Guitar series, an interview with Tom Van Hoose in his home along with an array of vintage and Monteleone archtop guitars. Excellent topical interview with an audio call to the late Jim Hutchins included that gives some history to the Kalamazoo-Nashville transition etc. Tom discusses the archtop's evolution and its improvements over the years leading to individual luthiers like John Monteleone and their work. Very informative.
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