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Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone

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In the days before seven- and eight-string guitars, the easiest way to go low was to grab a baritone guitar. Radio waves and film...

Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe

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Martin’s new Modern Deluxe line offers a tantalizing idea – a traditional-looking/playing premium acoustic, but with high-tech innovations under the hood. Being a revised...

Tech 21 Steve Harris SH1 Signature SansAmp

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Tech 21’s Steve Harris SH1 Signature Sans Amp celebrates the tone of metal icon Harris, Iron Maiden’s bassist, songwriter, and driving force. For 40 years,...

Godin A6 Ultra Baritone

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The basic premise of a baritone is that it allows guitar players to occasionally twang genuine bass notes – not enough to get in...

Kirn Vaquero

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Veteran builder Ron Kirn, noted for his Fender-inspired creations, has produced his first original design, and it exudes quality along with practical simplicity. The Vaquero...

King Snake Three Bone

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Gibson’s ES-5 is a legend, but it’s also a bit idiosyncratic thanks to funky out-of-phase pickups and a non-intuitive control setup. Plus, originals are...

Lovepedal Purple Plexi

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Fans of guitarists with superb tones routinely spot Lovepedal boxes on pedalboards in almost every music genre. From their early days emulating the tones of...

Donner DST-400

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If the pandemic had a silver lining beyond more time at home with our toys, it was the growth of our hobby, witnessed by...

PRS SE Silver Sky

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In a world filled with Strat-type guitars, it takes a lot to set one apart, let alone stand above. The PRS Silver Sky was...

Walrus Audio Eras Five-State Distortion

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After its Ages Five-State Overdrive proved popular, Walrus Audio dipped back into the concept with a box offering five distortion modes. The Eras Five-State Distortion...