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GALLERY: Montreal Guitar Show 2011

Some of the innovative, beautiful, and groundbreaking instruments on display in Montreal.

Rebecca Dirks
By Rebecca DirksJul 06, 2011
Rebecca Dirks
Rebecca Dirks graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in journalism and art, and joined Premier Guitar as an intern in 2007. She lives in the Iowa City area with her husband, two giant dogs, and more cats than are appropriate to mention. When not petsitting, she enjoys challenging herself in the kitchen, watching the Packers dominate, and discovering new music or rediscovering old favorites.
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Sandberg Guitars
"This eye-catching bass by Sandberg was built from a photoshopped poster designed to showcase the company's options. After fielding multiple requests for the real thing, they decided to go for it. The bass is made from four blocks of wood that are glued together prior to being cut and shaped into a bass."
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