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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

1967 Fender Telecaster Bass Prototype
Introduced in 1968, the Fender Telecaster bass was essentially a reissue of the original Precision. "They've been a favorite of mine since Ronnie Wood used one with the Jeff Beck Group in '68," says Petersson. "This is an all-original, candy-apple-red prototype with a '50s neck."

The Austin-based guitarist sticks with a tried-and-true combo of American guitars and British amps.

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“The Archon Classic is not a reissue of the original Archon, but a newly voiced circuit with the lead channel excelling in ’70s and ’80s rock tones and a hotter clean channel able to go into breakup. This is the answer for those wanting an Archon with a hotrod vintage lead channel gain structure without changing preamp tube types and a juiced up clean channel without having to use a boost pedal, all wrapped up in a retro-inspired cabinet design." - Doug Sewell, PRS Amp Designer

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Matteo Mancuso's first headline national tour of North America includes stops in major cities such as Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Denver, showcasing his unique talent and original sound. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this rising guitar virtuoso live in concert.

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In this episode of 100 Guitarists, we’re talking all things surf rock, from reverb to tremolo picking and much more. And while “Misirlou” is undisputedly his most influential work, maybe Dale’s best records didn’t come until a few decades later.

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