Heirloom: Guitar

Plot

Follow the journey of the steel string, acoustic guitar from humble beginnings to the world's most popular instrument. Musicologist Greg Reish explains how what was basically a quiet instrument played in parlors went on to become one played by the biggest stars in music. Each segment shows how the guitar progressed and is supplemented with music played by top musicians, including Rissi Palmer, Bryan Sutton, David Grier, Trey Hensley, Florence Dore, and more. Then, audiences see a luthier build a custom guitar, every step of the process. This is a film that will inform the curious and satisfy fans of the acoustic guitar.