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Musikmesse 2013: Gibson stand in pictures

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By Total Guitar, Guitarist
Published 10 April 2013

Highlights of Gibson's best-looking offerings from Frankfurt

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Musikmesse 2013: We stopped by the Gibson booth in Frankfurt and took the opportunity to photograph a handful of the most eye-catching instruments that company had to show us.

Among the highlights from Gibson at this year's show are the newly updated Custom Shop reproductions, which are now built to the Custom Shop's 20th Anniversary Historic Specifications - including the use of genuine aniline dye - bringing the guitars closer than ever to the originals they're based on.

We also got to check out new signature models from Sound Garden's Chris Cornell and Scorpions man Rudolf Schenker. Plus the gorgeous 50th Anniversary Firebird, a Custom Firebird V in Candy Apple Blue and more. Click through to get up-close with each...

Also read: Gibson announces Chris Cornell ES-335

Gibson unveils Bill Kelliher Golden Axe Explorer

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Gibson Custom 1959 VOS Les Paul Standard Reissue

Gibson Custom 1959 VOS Les Paul Standard Reissue

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Gibson Custom ES-335 Gold

Gibson Custom ES-335 Gold

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Gibson Custom Chris Cornell ES-335

Gibson Custom Chris Cornell ES-335

Read more: Gibson announces Chris Cornell ES-335

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Gibson USA 50th Anniversary Firebird

Gibson USA 50th Anniversary Firebird

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Gibson Custom Firebird V in Candy Apple Blue

Gibson Custom Firebird V in Candy Apple Blue

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Gibson USA Gary Moore Les Paul

Gibson USA Gary Moore Les Paul

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Gibson USA Rudolf Schenker Flying V

Gibson USA Rudolf Schenker Flying V

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Bill Kelliher Golden Axe Explorer

Bill Kelliher Golden Axe Explorer

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