Western swing legend Ray Benson told us his new signature Eastman Thinline 486 is the dream guitar he's been seeking for 40 years. No shiny things for this Texan: He opted for a red matte finish on his double-cutaway deluxe laminate maple axe with a Lollar El Rayo in the neck and a Lollar Low Wind Imperial in the bridge.
GALLERY: Summer NAMM 2014 Day 1
Check out the latest and greatest gear from the first day of the 2014 Summer NAMM show.
By Premier Guitar StaffJul 17, 2014