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Summer NAMM '08 - Santa Cruz Otis Taylor Janis Ian

Here we look at two new guitars from Santa Cruz, the Otis Taylor and Janis Ian Signature models. For more information: Santa Cruz Guitars

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Here we look at two new guitars from Santa Cruz, the Otis Taylor and Janis Ian Signature models.

For more information:
Santa Cruz Guitars
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