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Musikmesse 2012: The best vintage guitars, amps and more in pictures

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By The MusicRadar Team published 26 March 2012

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The Musikmesse Vintage Show

The Musikmesse Vintage Show

Frankfurt Musikmesse 2012 wasn't just about new products. Up on floor 4.1, the Musikmesse Vintage Show saw several retailers put together a staggering collection of vintage guitars, amplifiers and more.

Kicking off with this beautiful 1952 Gibson Les Paul, here are some of the highlights. Click onwards and prepare to drool...

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Half a million euros' worth of Gibson Les Pauls

Half a million euros' worth of Gibson Les Pauls

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Page 2 of 21
1958 Gibson EMS-1235

1958 Gibson EMS-1235

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1963 Gibson Everly Brothers acoustic

1963 Gibson Everly Brothers acoustic

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1961 Gibson SG/Les Paul Custom

1961 Gibson SG/Les Paul Custom

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Late 1950s Gibson Mariner Amp

Late 1950s Gibson Mariner Amp

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Page 6 of 21
1953-4 Gibson Les Pauls

1953-4 Gibson Les Pauls

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1968-70 Gibson Les Paul Customs

1968-70 Gibson Les Paul Customs

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Page 8 of 21
1960s Gibson SGs

1960s Gibson SGs

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1962 Blonde Fender Showman Amp

1962 Blonde Fender Showman Amp

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Page 10 of 21
1960s sunburst Fender Stratocasters

1960s sunburst Fender Stratocasters

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1952 Fender Precision Bass

1952 Fender Precision Bass

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Fender Telecaster Thinlines

Fender Telecaster Thinlines

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1968 Gretsch 6105 Rally

1968 Gretsch 6105 Rally

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1962 Gretsch 6125 Anniversary hollowbodies

1962 Gretsch 6125 Anniversary hollowbodies

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1959 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird

1959 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird

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1955 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet

1955 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet

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1970s Orange OR120 amp head

1970s Orange OR120 amp head

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1960s Harmony Stratotone

1960s Harmony Stratotone

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1970s Ibanez electric guitars

1970s Ibanez electric guitars

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1970s Framus semis

1970s Framus semis

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