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NAMM 2014: Charvel stand in pictures

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By Rob Power published 23 January 2014

We check out Charvel's new guitars

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NAMM 2014: Charvel stand in pictures

NAMM 2014: Charvel stand in pictures

NAMM 2014: We checked out the Charvel stand to see what was in store, and found plenty to get excited about - including new Jake E Lee, Joe Duplantier and, of course, Guthrie Govan signature models.

Click through our gallery for the full lowdown.

For more information visit the official Charvel website.

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Charvel Desolation DS1 ST

Charvel Desolation DS1 ST

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Jake E Lee Signature

Jake E Lee Signature

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Jake E Lee Signature

Jake E Lee Signature

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Joe Duplantier Signature

Joe Duplantier Signature

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Joe Duplantier Signature

Joe Duplantier Signature

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Charvel stand

Charvel stand

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