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Musikmesse 2013: Ibanez stand highlights in pictures

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By Total Guitar, Guitarist ( Guitarist, Total Guitar ) published 10 April 2013

New signature models and multi-string experiments

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The latest from Ibanez

The latest from Ibanez

Musikmesse 2013: We payed a visit to the Ibanez booth here in Frankfurt to grab shots of some of new electrics, acoustics and basses the company had on show.

Click through the gallery to see a host of new signature models and some serious multi-string experiments.

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BTB7 7-string bass prototype

BTB7 7-string bass prototype

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CMM1 Chris Miller You Me At Six signature model

CMM1 Chris Miller You Me At Six signature model

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Asking Alexandria BBM1 Ben Bruce and CLM1 Cameron Lidell signature models

Asking Alexandria BBM1 Ben Bruce and CLM1 Cameron Lidell signature models

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Joe Satriani JS2410 in Muscle Car Orange

Joe Satriani JS2410 in Muscle Car Orange

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Joe Satriani JSA20 acoustic

Joe Satriani JSA20 acoustic

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NDM3 Noodles signature model

NDM3 Noodles signature model

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RG9 9-string prototype

RG9 9-string prototype

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