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Gallery: Summer NAMM 2019 Day 1

The first day was full of interesting and weird gear from Mythos, Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender, and more!

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By Premier Guitar StaffJul 18, 2019
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According to Fender pedal guru Stan Cotey, this acoustic overdrive might be the weirdest thing the company has ever built. After making a laundry list of all the problems associated with acoustic distortion, Cotey started checking things off. It offers a rather convincing solution for acoustic strummers who want to add some rock to their sound. $149 and will be out in October.
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