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GALLERY: Musikmesse 2015 - Guitars & Basses

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

Hungary's Fibenare Guitars Co. brought their new Erotic Dalmat to Musikmesse. Featuring a transfixing translucent finish over a 3-piece body (poplar burl, maple, and ash), it features an ironwood fretboard, flamed-maple pickup rings, and series-parallel switching for the splittable humbuckers.

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

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An easy guide to re-anchoring a loose tuning machine, restoring a ā€œlostā€ input jack, refinishing dinged frets, and staunching a dinged surface. Result: no repair fees!

This late-’90s Masterbilt was made to mimic the feeling and look of vintage luxury.

Photo by Madison Thorn

This collaborative effort between Japanese and American guitar builders aimed for old-school quality without breaking the bank.

I recently called a rideshare to pick me up from the airport and was surprised when the driver pulled up in a Jaguar. I’d never been in one and was stunned at how quiet it was, and how the backseat was as comfortable as a living room couch, but retained a refined look. This 1998 Masterbilt prototype reminds me of that airport ride.

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Unleash your inner metal icon with the Jackson Lee Malia LM-87, a high-performance shred-ready axe designed in collaboration with Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Lee Malia. Featuring custom Jackson signature pickups, a fast D-profile neck, and a TOM-style bridge for rock-solid stability, this signature model is a must-have for commanding metal tone and smooth playability.

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