Sublime Guitars Review: Tomcat & Chieftain Models

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        NAMM '18 - Sublime Guitars Tomcat Standard, Tomcat Deluxe & Chieftain Standard
    A unique global parts-sourcing model yields three compellingly priced new electrics.
By Shawn HammondFeb 15, 2018
Shawn Hammond
Shawn Hammond was PG's editorial director from 2010 till the fall of 2022. You can follow him at @feverloveband.
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