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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40 – hands on

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By Dave Durban published 15 June 2010

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40 – hands on

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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Keep an eye out for the full, in-depth review of Budda’s Superdrive Series II V-40 in issue 332 of Guitarist.

For more information on the Superdrive Series II V-40, visit Budda Amplification's website.

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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Keep an eye out for the full, in-depth review of Budda’s Superdrive Series II V-40 in issue 332 of Guitarist.

For more information on the Superdrive Series II V-40, visit Budda Amplification's website.

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Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Budda Superdrive Series II V-40

Keep an eye out for the full, in-depth review of Budda’s Superdrive Series II V-40 in issue 332 of Guitarist.

For more information on the Superdrive Series II V-40, visit Budda Amplification's website.

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