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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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