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Six Of The Best: Gold guitars, amps and effects

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By Guitarist ( Guitarist ) published 8 August 2012

All that glitters may not be gold, but we'd prefer it if it was

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Bogner Goldfinger 45

Bogner Goldfinger 45

As you read this, an event that we've decided to term “World Sports Day” is well underway in London. Here’s a selection of recent, glittering, gold-appointed products available outside of the arena.

Bogner Goldfinger 45

Guitarist said: “Built to high standards and aimed primarily at professional users or well-heeled amateurs, the Goldfinger is capable of stunning tone”

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Fender Select Series Telecaster

Fender Select Series Telecaster

Guitarist said: “These top Fender’s USA production range before you head off into Custom Shop offerings... With gold hardware, maple cap, birdseye maple fingerboard and Violin Burst finish only”

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Rivera Metal Shaman

Rivera Metal Shaman

Guitarist said: “This pedal’s distortion capability is insane – there’s no other word for it – but what’s more important is how much control there is. The EQ is massively powerful, and if you want to be heard, it’s exceptional”

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Gretsch G5448T Double Jet

Gretsch G5448T Double Jet

Guitarist said: “The Electromatic Double Jet pays tribute to the double cut Duo Jet that Gretsch launched in 1961. Perfect for Gretsch virgins seeking out great build, playability, looks and tone”

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Marshall JTM1 combo

Marshall JTM1 combo

Guitarist said: “Crank it up with a decent Les Paul, and it’s uncannily close to the sound you’ve heard on the infamous Bluesbreakers Beano album, even more so using the head plugged into a 2 x 12 open-backed cab”

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Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom

Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom

Guitarist said: “We applaud Richlite; we raise a glass to sustainable baked maple and faux ebony; and we (plus a few shellfish friends) say yes to acrylic in place of pearl”

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