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Splurge, save, steal: triple-humbucker guitars

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By Total Guitar ( Total Guitar ) published 18 June 2014

When two humbuckers aren't enough

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Splurge: Gibson SG Deluxe

Splurge: Gibson SG Deluxe

The Gibson SG is well known for its almighty rock tones, and adding a third humbucker to the mix serves only to reinforce its credentials.

A cunningly concealed TogPot allows you to blend the middle pickup with the neck and bridge pups, while a Bigsby vibrato gives you all the wobble you want.

Read full Gibson SG Deluxe review

4.5 out of 5

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Save: Fret-King Blue Label Ventura 60 HB3

Save: Fret-King Blue Label Ventura 60 HB3

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Steal: Squier Deluxe Hot Rails Strat

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