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NAMM '18 - Cole Clark FL2EC BEM & Long Lady Series Basses Demos

The Australian acoustic outfit continues exploring new timbre timbers—and a whole new foray into boutique solidbody basses.

Shawn Hammond
By Shawn HammondFeb 15, 2018
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Shawn Hammond was PG's editorial director from 2010 till the fall of 2022. You can follow him at @feverloveband.
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