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Top 10 Acoustic Guitars: Rig Rundown Best-Ofs

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Our hottest “unplugged” axe viewings—from Down Under wonder Tommy Emmanuel to Eric Johnson, Lucinda Williams and seven other fearsome flattop wielders.

10. Rig Rundown - Mike Dawes

9. Rig Rundown - Billy Strings

8. Rig Rundown - Dave Cobb

7. Rig Rundown - C.W. Stoneking

6. Rig Rundown - Dave Stewart

5. Rig Rundown - Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba

4. Rig Rundown - KT Tunstall

3. Rig Rundown - Lucinda Williams

2. Rig Rundown - Eric Johnson

1. Rig Rundown - Tommy Emmanuel

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