Delgado Guitars

Joe Elmore explores a 111-year-old family stringed instrument business


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To make great music, someone needs the talent to make a great instrument. There are quite a few talented Tennessee craftsmen who make guitars and other stringed instruments. However, the name Delgado represents four generations of world-class craftsmanship. It’s a story that began in Mexico and continues nowadays in Nashville.

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.

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