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GALLERY: Summer NAMM 2011 - Day 1 Editors' Picks

The cool gear we saw on the floor on the first day of Summer NAMM.

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By Premier Guitar StaffJul 21, 2011
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Wechter Roundneck Resonator
"Wechter introduced a new roundneck resonator guitar at Summer NAMM 2011. Designed by Tim Scheerhorn, the model has post-and-baffle construction and every guitar has its frets dressed with a Plek Pro and sports a Scheerhorn cone. Street is $825 with hardshell case."

Check out our other galleries from Summer NAMM: Day 2 - Day 3

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