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GALLERY: 2014 NAMM Day 1

Check out the latest and greatest gear from the first day of the 2014 Winter NAMM show.

Loving the oxblood finish on Troy Van Leeuwen's new signature Jazzmaster. One of several new Fender Guitar Select series offerings at NAMM 2014.

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PG’sJohn Bohlinger caught up with Moak at his Nashville studio known affectionately as the Smoakstack.

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Featuring authentic tape behavior controls and full MIDI implementation, the EC-1 is a premium addition to any guitarist's setup.

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Brickhouse Toneworks BH-90 pickups offer the legendary tone of a classic P-90 in a humbucker-sized package, with zero hum.

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The final installment with Santa Cruz Guitar Company founder Richard Hoover details the remaining steps that takes a collection of wood and wire into an impeccable instrument. Hoover explains how the company's craftsman delicately sand and finish the acoustics with a light touch to keeps them shiny and singing. He describes the pragmatic reasoning behind finishing the body and neck separately before marrying the two. He describes the balance between mechanical precision with the Plek machine and luthier artistry for the individualistic, hands-on set ups and intonation. Finally, Richard outlines why the company is now designing strings specific to their guitars.