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Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife By Dave Hunter published 13 January 22 This piece of classic gear may be of exceptional pedigree but is no dog.
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Santa Cruz Guitar’s Happy Traum Signature Model HT/13 is a Fingerpicker's Dream Machine By Jimmy Leslie published 5 January 22 The folk veteran’s guitar “goes far beyond wood, strings, frets and bracing.”
Marshall Rolled Out the Red Carpet for this Highly Collectible Stack By Dave Hunter published 4 January 22 Sporting dual 6550 output tubes this uber-rare custom color finish model 1987 was made in England for the U.S. market.
The Gretsch Guitar That Was Far Too Clever For Its Own Good By Terry Carleton published 24 December 21 Despite its secret weapons the Viking failed to conquer when it landed.
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Stageworthy Strategies, Part 5: Understanding Acoustic Amps By Jimmy Leslie published 7 December 21 The right acoustic amp is your best gig buddy – so find your niche, dial in your tone and rock the planet!
