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Musikmesse 2014: Gretsch Custom Shop stand

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By The MusicRadar Team published 12 March 2014

Duo Jet a go-go

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Musikmesse 2014: Gretsch Custom Shop stand

Musikmesse 2014: Gretsch Custom Shop stand

Musikmesse 2014: Gretsch's US-based Custom Shop has been turning out some of the most desirable electric guitars we've seen in a long time this year, with a spectacular showing at NAMM and now a rather impressive display at Musikmesse.

Click through our gallery to get a flavour of what's happening on the show floor...

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Custom '62 Duo Jet Relic

Custom '62 Duo Jet Relic

Custom '62 Duo Jet Relic

  • Cadillac Green
  • High sensitive Filter'Tron Pickups
  • Gretsch US Custom Shop
  • €7138.81 / £5970 / $9920
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Custom '62 Duo Jet Relic

Custom '62 Duo Jet Relic

Custom '62 Duo Jet Relic

  • Candy Tangerine
  • High sensitive Filter'Tron Pickups
  • Gretsch US Custom Shop
  • €7138.81 / £5970 / $9920
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Custom 10th Anniversary Duo Jet

Custom 10th Anniversary Duo Jet

Custom 10th Anniversary Duo Jet

  • Trans Red MOTO
  • DynaSonic Pickups
  • Gretsch US Custom Shop
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Surf Green Relic Falcon

Surf Green Relic Falcon

Surf Green Relic Falcon

  • Masterbuilt by Stephen Stern
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