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GALLERY: Tom Petersson's Bass Collection

Tom Petersson—conceptualizer of the 12-string bass and original low-end man for Cheap Trick—gives Premier Guitar a glimpse at some of the rare gems in his vast collection of vintage guitars and basses

Adrian Budnick
By Adrian BudnickDec 10, 2012
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1964 Gibson Thunderbird II

1964 Gibson Thunderbird II
The striking finish on this Thunderbird II will certainly be recognizable to Beatles history buffs. "I had it refinished by RS Guitar Works to look like John Lennon's Gibson J-160E that was used for the worldwide live satellite broadcast of All You Need Is Love ," Petersson says.

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