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GALLERY: Gear Search Gallery 2010

A fresh look at the instruments for sale on Gear Search featured in PG''s Gear Search Gallery in 2010.

"Taylor Guitars celebrated with style in 2009, putting out ten limited edition models ranging from the unusual SolidBody Koa to the downright bizarre 9-stringяtheir first rendition before releasing this yearуs 9-string Baritone model. Each model, though, represented Taylorуs devotion to detail, playability, tone, and aesthetic. Feast your eyes on one of the 35th Anniversary Taylorsяthe Armrest GS model. The Armrest model featured here is one of 35 based on the GS series, a design Bob Taylor debuted in 2006. The detail work on the Indian rosewood armrest is based off the work of Canadian luthier Grit Laskin, designed to рoffer players a guitar with the coolest, most complex binding treatment you can get on an acoustic,с says Bob Taylor. The model shown here has a sunset honeyburst finish on a Sitka spruce top with quilted maple back and sides and a Venetian cutaway. All the Armrest models have the tone-enhancing CV bracing described as giving the guitar top a sweeter spot. Other features include an abalone rosette, Gotoh tuners, a bone nut and saddle, and the Taylor Expression System pickup. The other Armrest models showcase different woods for back and sidesяcocobolo, AA-grade Macassar ebony, and feathered walnutяand each have a Florentine cutaway instead of the Venetian. Thanks to Mark Torstenson of The Fret Shop for listing this guitar on Gear Search. "

Onstage, Tommy Emmanuel executes a move that is not from the playbook of his hero, Chet Atkins.

Photo by Simone Cecchetti

Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, the Australian guitarist’s new album reminds listeners that his fingerpicking is in a stratum all its own. His approach to arranging only amplifies that distinction—and his devotion to Chet Atkins.

Australian fingerpicking virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel is turning 70 this year. He’s been performing since he was 6, and for every solo show he’s played, he’s never used a setlist.

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Bergantino revolutionizes the bass amp scene with the groundbreaking HP Ultra 2000 watts bass amplifier, unlocking unprecedented creative possibilities for artists to redefine the boundaries of sound.

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A touch-sensitive, all-tube combo amp perfect for clean & edge of breakup tones. Featuring a custom aesthetic, new voicing, & Celestion Creamback 75 speaker.

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Featuring a 25.5" scale length, mahogany body, gold hardware, and 490R/498T pickups. Stand out with the unique design and comfortable playing experience of the Gibson RD Custom.

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