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Composite Acoustics - GX

The Composite Acoustics GX Performer is a Grand Auditorium-sized graphite beauty that breaks stereotypes of composite instruments. Click to read the print review.

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The Composite Acoustics GX Performer is a Grand Auditorium-sized graphite beauty that breaks stereotypes of composite instruments.

Click to read the print review.
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