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By Guitarist
Published 8 October 2008

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Classic interview: Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel

Classic interview: Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel

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The 30 most important guitar products of the last 30 years

The 30 most important guitar products of the last 30 years

30 most important products

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Don't miss this fantastic offer!

Don't miss this fantastic offer!

Don't miss this fantastic offer!

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Creative looping video guitar lesson with Alex Hutchings

Creative looping video guitar lesson with Alex Hutchings

Creative looping

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