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Musikmesse 2014: New Fret-King and Vintage guitars roll into town

By Ric Rawlins
published 13 March 2014

Three new signature models among guitars being showcased

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Fret King Black Label Elise 'JE'
The first of three new artist models on display at Frankfurt, this one's a John Etheridge signature model.

Fret King Black Label Elise 'JE'

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Fret King Black Label Exige 'PL'
The second signature guitar in JHS' showcase is this Parker Lundgren model.

Fret King Black Label Exige 'PL'

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Fret King Black Label 'JDD'
The Jerry Donahue model from the Black Label range.

Fret King Black Label 'JDD'

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The Black Label Exige Standard
This offset double cutaway rock monster is making its European debut at Musikmesse.

The Black Label Exige Standard

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Vintage V120
The Vintage electrics range are on display this year, with this model showcasing a particularly contemporary style.

Vintage V120

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Vintage V130
The second reissued Vintage electric to go on display in the JHS showcase.

Vintage V130

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Vintage VRS130
Vintage 'Rock Series' introduces both hardtail and vibrato instruments that are sleek and stylish and exude serious tone and power.

Vintage VRS130

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Vintage VRS150
The second of two in the VIntage 'Rock Series' at Musikmesse.

Vintage VRS150

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Vintage V58JDAB
Vintage will show the new Vintage V58JD ReIssued which uses Wilkinson single coil pickups custom wound to Jerry Donahue's own specs.

Vintage V58JDAB

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Vintage V80
Vintage's new range of V80 and V90 basses feature 'Roll-Control' which lets users roll between single coil and double coil sounds.

Vintage V80

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Vintage V90
The second of two Vintage models to hit the stand at JHS' stall this year.

Vintage V90

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