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GALLERY: Musikmesse 2015 - Guitars & Basses

The most interesting and unusual axes from Europe's biggest gear show.

Cole Clark Guitars' new short-scale Little Lady (left) has a redwood top, the company's wonderfully natural-sounding 3-way Face Blend pickup system, and Indian rosewood for the back, sides, bridge, and fretboard. The Angel 2EC-BB Australian Eco (right) is one of two new Cole Clarks built entirely of sustainable woods. It features a bunya top, the same pickup system as the Lady, and Tasmanian blackwood for the back, sides, bridge, and fretboard.

Paul Reed Smith also continues to evolve as a guitarist, and delivered a compelling take on Jeff Beck’s interpretation of ā€œCause We’ve Ended As Loversā€ at the PRS 40th Anniversary Celebration during this year’s NAMM.

After 40 years at the helm of PRS Guitars, our columnist reflects on the nature of evolution in artistry—of all kinds.

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PG contributor Tom Butwin demos seven direct boxes — active and passive — showing off sound samples, features, and real-world advice. Options from Radial, Telefunken, Hosa, Grace Design, and Palmer offer solutions for any input, setting, and budget.

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PRS Guitars launches the CE 22 Limited Edition, featuring a 22-fret, 25ā€ scale length, mahogany body, maple top, and vintage-inspired 58/15 LT pickups. With only 1,000 made, this model offers classic PRS aesthetics and a blend of warmth and bolt-on articulation for vintage-inspired tone and modern versatility.

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Billy Strings' signature dreads are distinguished by a 25" scale and wider nut width.