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NAMM '16 - Willcox Stylus Upright Electric Bass Demo

The high-end guitar company makes a splash with their first standard upright electric bass model.

Shawn Hammond
By Shawn HammondFeb 21, 2016
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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