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GALLERY: L.A. Amp Show 2012

See the boutique amps, guitars, and effects on display at this year''s L.A. Amp Show.

"Newcomers Falbo Guitars introduced a new line of acoustics that incorporate Falbo's ""Intension"" bridge design (patent pending) that eliminates rotational torque on the guitar's top. This gives it more highs, lows, and overall volume. Retail?"

Just like guitarists, audiophiles are chasing sound. It may be a never-ending quest.

ā€œWhat you got back home, little sister, to play your fuzzy warbles on? I bet you got, say, pitiful, portable picnic players. Come with uncle and hear all proper. Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones.ā€ā€”Alexander DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) in the film A Clockwork Orange.

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Kirk Hammett has partnered with Gibson Publishing to release The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a premium hardcover coffee-table photo book where Kirk tells the stories behind his rare and collectible instruments.

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The collection includes Cobalt strings with a Paradigm Core, Tim Henson Signature Classical Strings, and the Tim Henson Signature FretWrap by Gruv Gear.

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Teamwork makes the dream work for the Charleston, South Carolina, twosome, who trade off multi-instrumental duties throughout their sets.

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