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NAMM 2020: EVH, Charvel and Jackson stands - in pictures

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By MusicRadar published 18 January 2020

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2020: Here we take you on a tour around the EVH, Charvel and Jackson stands from this year's show. Expect wow-inducing finishes (Rainbow Crackle, anyone?), signatures galore and colour schemes that can be summarised as black, white and bright...

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EVH Wolfgang WG Standard QM

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard QM

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EVH Wolfgang WG Standard

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard

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EVH Wolfgang Special

EVH Wolfgang Special

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EVH 5150 III 50S 6L6 head and 2x12 cabinet

EVH 5150 III 50S 6L6 head and 2x12 cabinet

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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

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Page 8 of 32
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1

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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1

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Charvel Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 Nova

Charvel Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 Nova

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Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM

Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM

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Charvel Joe Duplantier Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2

Charvel Joe Duplantier Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2

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Charvel Satchel Signature Pro-Mod DK

Charvel Satchel Signature Pro-Mod DK

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Jackson Signature Mark Morton Dominion guitars

Jackson Signature Mark Morton Dominion guitars

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6Q

Jackson Pro Series Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6Q

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Dave Davidson Warrior WR7 MAH

Jackson Pro Series Signature Dave Davidson Warrior WR7 MAH

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster

Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster

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Jackson Pro Series Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash

Jackson Pro Series Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash

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Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2M MAH

Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2M MAH

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Ash

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Ash

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2M

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2M

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2

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Jackson Pro Series Soloist Sl2Q HT MAH

Jackson Pro Series Soloist Sl2Q HT MAH

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Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Swirl

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Swirl

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Jackson X Series Soloist SL4X DX

Jackson X Series Soloist SL4X DX

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Modern Ash FR7

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Modern Ash FR7

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Modern Ash FR6

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Modern Ash FR6

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Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL3M

Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL3M

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Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL3Q MAH

Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL3Q MAH

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Modern Ash HT6

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 Modern Ash HT6

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Jackson JS Series Signature Gus G Star JS32T and Pro Series Signature Gus G Star

Jackson JS Series Signature Gus G Star JS32T and Pro Series Signature Gus G Star

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Jackson and Phil Demmel salute Randy Rhoads with limited run Pro Series King V in polka dot finish
 
 
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Charvel Limited Edition Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M: the While She Sleeps guitarists artist model is now officially available in Neon Pink by popular demand.
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Jackson Pro Series Cory Beaulieu King V: refreshed with quilt maple top, signature Seymour Duncany pickups and offered in six and seven-string versions – both with a Floyd Rose vibrato.
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