“String Theory: Guitar Obsessed is a smart, funny, and heartfelt celebration of the guitar-told by legends, innovators and some truly unexpected voices.”
– Tom Needham, Exec. Dir. of the Long Island
Music Hall of Fame: Music Documentary Film Festival
Amber Turner (AKA: The Stellar Guitarist)
Youtube Teacher with Over 100K Subscribers
“You really put something special together…it’s such a great film and definitely deserves to be seen widely…it was so well done, and I really appreciated the different topics you touched on.”
J.P. Thompson
“I had ten mins max to spare when I sat down to start watching this film, here it is an hour later, my plans for the day are upside down and I don't care, couldn't stop watching! You guys did an incredible job. Such an entertaining film. I can only begin to imagine the countless hours of time and care you put into this…bravo! and thank you”
Master Luthier
Senior Guitar Lessons with Bill
“I was completely absorbed from start to finish. I didn’t even pause it once. I truly loved it. I greatly enjoyed the history and the remarkable stories shared by your guests. I was especially impressed by the production quality. The research, organization, and demanding editing alone…You deserve tremendous credit for bringing this project to completion.”
YouTube Teacher
Brian Fisch
"This documentary had me smiling for the entire 1 hour and 5 minutes."
Host of The Secret Guitar Club Podcast
Glen Parish
"What a cool idea for a film! It feels really genuine and comes across brilliantly. What a great watch!"
Professional Guitarist (UK)
Desi Serna
Guitar Music Theory on YouTube with Over 72K Subscribers
“As a guitar educator and content creator, I really enjoyed watching String Theory: Guitar Obsessed. It’s well-produced and insightful…this documentary captures perfectly why so many people get inspired by this instrument.”
Marshall Fleisher
“Bravo! Congratulations on creating an entertaining treat for guitarists and for those who simply love music. I love that the Community section of the film touches on the bond that music/guitar can create among people of otherwise different ages, backgrounds, values and political persuasions. That’s a powerful thing. Nice job documenting the passion for guitar and accurately capturing what drives so many older guitarists (like me).”
Martin vs Martin YouTube Channel
Unrulyfolk
Music Publication based in Australia
“What an absolute joy!”
Marc Viola
“String Theory: Guitar Obsessed is a fantastic documentary exploring what makes the guitar so enduringly popular…Jarett and Randy are a great team with infectious enthusiasm, and the action is fun and fast paced as they interview iconic guitar makers, sellers, teachers, and of course the Deputy Director of the FBI! If there’s one good thing to come out of the Covid era, it’s the guitar’s incredible comeback—and that’s one conspiracy I’m happy to believe!"
Professional Guitarist and Instructor
Bob Gramann
“Artists do art according to their visions. Your vision made for a very enjoyable movie.”
Guitar Builder
Hammond Chamberlain
“The most fun documentary of the last ten years.”
Beyond The Playlist Podcast
Jeremy Sheppard
Guitar Hunter You Tube Channel with Over 56K Subscribers
“Funny, joyful and incredibly well done. I really enjoyed it! There were a lot of perspectives I hadn’t considered. I do hope there’s a sequel in the mix.”
Craig Thatcher
Professional Guitarist and Martin Guitar International Ambassador/Clinician
“At first, I wasn't sure where this was going but very soon, I found it hard to stop watching. I was entertained and totally impressed… it truly represents an amazing cross section of folks from the industry and beyond--folks I'd never have dreamed of being guitar obsessed. Very well done!”
Mindye Fortgang
Professional Musician and Teacher
“OMG!! This documentary is fantastic!!! Very clever and funny. I wish it didn't go by so fast!!!”
Jon Donnel
Director: Woodstock Fingerstyle Guitar Festival: 2026
“I hope the positive and genuine tenor throughout String Theory: Guitar Obsessed inspires future generations to also become “Obsessed” with the noble ideals and great music that only the guitar seems to represent.”
Simon Candy
Acoustic Lessons Online (AU)
“Really well done and offers a unique lens through which to tell a story about obsession with the guitar.”
Dr. T
Tweed Couch Guitar Therapy YouTube Channel
“Your documentary was inspiring and made my day. Thank you for the work you did and the passion you shared. I told my wife, I don’t know that I have ever been so seen.”
Community Reactions
Fun….Engaging…
“This is a fun, interesting and engaging take on how guitars are viewed in our society. It never takes itself too seriously but still manages to be an intelligent discourse between guitar enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds on how and why guitars are, well, simply put, cool! And anyone who has ever even had a passing thought of, “hey, I should learn guitar” should watch this!”
— Juffi
Total feelgood experience
“Great job! Total feelgood experience, just like picking up the acoustic myself.”
— Gerwin Deenen
Entertaining and lighthearted
“String Theory: Guitar Obsessed is a fun, engaging watch—even for someone like me who doesn't play guitar. It highlights how deeply personal guitar playing is for so many people. What really struck me was the repartee between Randy and Jarett. Their back-and-forth gave the film an easy rhythm that kept the documentary entertaining and lighthearted. I loved hearing the stories from guitar makers, internet teachers, and a few unexpected guests. Seeing a former FBI Deputy Director talk about his love of playing guitar was surprising and engaging.”
— Deb M
brilliant…Very entertaining and informative
“The entire concept of the documentary was brilliant! I am a huge fan of documentaries and this one was excellent. Very entertaining, informative, educational and incredible interviews and insight. The stories of the history of guitars, the musicians, and how the way guitar playing brings everyone together as one shared community. Amazing in every way and I highly recommend this documentary.”
— Bruby
Educational and Funny
“A great movie that is both educational and funny. Amazing to see the people that appear and explain their love of guitar. And, if you haven't put a guitar behind you in your Zoom meetings, you will after you see this.”
— Ralph H
I’m not a guitar enthusiast but loved it
“This is a great documentary for anyone. I'm not a guitar enthusiast but loved it just the same.”
— Stenquist1
A must see
“A must see for anyone who has ever been passionate about anything!”
— Maria A
Captivated by [its] wit, fun facts, life stories and charm
“This is crazy to me how much my wife and I loved String Theory. We are not musicians in any way shape or form. But we were immediately captivated by this documentary's wit, fun facts, life stories and charm. The kicker is, as soon as it ended, she said to me ‘Looks like we are getting guitars!’ .. the next day we were at a music store purchasing 2 acoustic electric guitars and haven't put them down since!”
— Rich W.
Fantastic Documentary. Thank you for your work
“This is a fantastic documentary for those of us who consider playing guitar to be a wonderfully essential part of life. Thank you for your work. I will pass it on for sure.”
— Russ Gannon
Epic
“Epic, I love it. During covid, and since, almost every video call I'm in there is a guy with a brace of guitars on the wall. In the end I gave up and started learning myself. Now I have three on my wall.”
— Andy Rawlins
WHIMSICAL AND ADORING TREATMENT OF THE ROLE OF GUITARS IN SOCIETY
“String Theory: Guitar Obsessed began as a whimsical question - what’s with all these guitars - but the end result is…well… a whimsical and adoring treatment of the role of guitars in society. I highly recommend this…smiles are in short supply right now. We need to support and celebrate those who seek to bring them.”
— John B.
YOUR FILM CONTINUES TO RESONATE WITHIN ME
“Your film continues to resonate within me and while I could spend hours and days wrestling with the most fitting words to describe how it made me feel, I will instead offer a simple yet heartfelt THANK YOU! You ROCK, and I will be certain to share your film with others.”
— Tim V.
SMART, FUNNY, INSPIRING
“A smart, funny, inspiring and surprisingly emotional film that explains why so many people are drawn to the guitar, and why it isn’t just an instrument but a cultural and spiritual obsession for so many. In short: if you play guitar, you need to see this movie. And if you don’t, this might be the nudge that gets you to pick one up.”
— Peter S.