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Rig Rundown: Tyler Childers Band

The Appalachia crew prove that ripping T-styles seasoned with effects-rich pedal steel can still be prominent in today’s country and Americana music.

And James Barker’s other guitar riding the bench (it saw a lot of stage time during his rock ’n’ roll days) is this Gibson Les Paul Junior Special.

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Delicious, dynamic fuzz tones that touch on classic themes without aping them. Excellent quality. Super-cool and useful octave effect.

Can’t mix and match gain modes.

$349

Great Eastern FX Co. Focus Fuzz Deluxe

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