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GALLERY: NAMM 2011 - Photos from the Floor, Day 3

The gear we saw on day 3 of Winter NAMM

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BigHeart HubCap
"The HubCap resonator guitar from BigHeart comes in 6- and 12-string models. The vibey instrument features an aluminum body, a Lace Alumitone humbucker, and a Schatten bridge pickup. The resonator cover is crafted from a vintage HubCap. Around $2400. Juke-joint spirit!"
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