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Total Guitar 2014 readers' poll

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By Stuart Williams ( Total Guitar ) published 3 December 2014

Vote now for your favourite riffs, players and gear

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Total Guitar 2014 readers' poll

Total Guitar 2014 readers' poll

It's time to vote for your favourite guitar gear, players, riffs and solos of the year. Click through the gallery and place your vote in each of the categories...

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Best Electric Guitar

Best Electric Guitar

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Best Acoustic

Best Acoustic

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Best Signature Model

Best Signature Model

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Best Effects

Best Effects

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Best Accessory

Best Accessory

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Best solo

Best solo

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Best Riff

Best Riff

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Page 8 of 12
Best New Guitarist

Best New Guitarist

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Best YouTube Personality

Best YouTube Personality

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Best Innovation

Best Innovation

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Best New Band

Best New Band

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I'm a freelance member of the MusicRadar team, specialising in drum news, interviews and reviews. I formerly edited Rhythm and Total Guitar here in the UK and have been playing drums for more than 25 years (my arms are very tired). When I'm not working on the site, I can be found on my electronic kit at home, or gigging and depping in function bands and the odd original project. 

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