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In pictures: Gibson Dusk Tiger unboxed

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By Chris Vinnicombe published 22 January 2010

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The Dusk Tiger arrives

The Dusk Tiger arrives

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Say hello to our new little friend

Say hello to our new little friend

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What's inside the case?

What's inside the case?

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The Dusk Tiger unleashed

The Dusk Tiger unleashed

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Case candy

Case candy

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From the top

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Around the back

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Power up

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Chris Vinnicombe

Chris Vinnicombe worked with us here on the MusicRadar team from the site's initial launch way back in 2007, and also contributed to Guitarist magazine as Features Editor until 2014, as well as Total Guitar magazine, amongst others. These days he can be found at Gibson Guitars, where he is editor-in-chief.

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