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GALLERY: Reader Hot Rod Guitars 2012, Part 2

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Tyler Gomo
"рI turned my 2010 Fender Blacktop Telecaster into a Black-Bottom,с says Tyler Gomo. He replaced the stock humbuckers with a DiMarzio Bluesbucker in the neck and a Bare Knuckle Warpig in the bridge, then added Sperzel locking tuners to what he calls рa vicious instrument."" "

Introducing the new Seymour Duncan Billy Gibbons signature offerings: The Hades Gates Humbucker set for a mid-forward punch with extra heat, and the Red Devil for Tele, capturing his hot Texas tone.

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Realistic and highly controllable Leslie sounds from an essentially easy-to-use stompbox. More control than some similar-priced models. Stereo ins and outs.

Drive control could be more responsive and, at higher settings, more subtle. Slow-fast switch’s multi-functionality can be initially confusing, so save the instructions.

$299

Keeley I Get Around Rotary Simulator
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A highly controllable, mid-priced rotary speaker simulator inspired by the Beach Boys that nails the essential character of a Leslie—in stereo.

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The Music Dysmorphia Problem: Why You Dislike Your Own Playing
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For so many musicians, the flaws in our playing stick out loud and clear. So, how can we let go and just play?

“Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.” —Aretha Franklin

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Discover the SoloDallas Orbiter Fuzz, a meticulously crafted effects pedal designed to blend genuine vintage tones with user-friendly versatility.

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