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Six Of The Best: Gold guitars, amps and effects

By 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
MSRP £1,999

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”

Bogner Goldfinger 45 video demo

More information

Bogner Goldfinger 45 review

www.bogneramplification.com

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Fender Select Series Telecaster
MSRP £2,170

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”

More information

www.fender.com

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Rivera Metal Shaman
MSRP £225

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”

More information

Rivera Metal Shaman review

www.rivera.com

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Gretsch G5448T Double Jet
MSRP £514.80

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”

Gretsch G5448T Double Jet video demo

More information

Gretsch G5448T Double Jet review

www.gretsch.com

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Marshall JTM1 combo
MSRP £599

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”

Marshall JTM1 video demo

More information

www.marshallamps.com

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Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom
MSRP £1,399

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”

More information

Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom review

www.gibson.com

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