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Rig Rundown: Marilyn Manson

Sure, collectible gear can be important to rock stars, but for this mayhem-filled gig, Paul Wiley and Juan Alderete opt for loudness and durability.

This Schecter Custom II got some lovely burn marks thanks to Paul Wiley and bandleader Marilyn Manson. This one normally gets busted out for drop-D songs.

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