Musikmesse 2012: The best vintage guitars, amps and more in pictures
The Musikmesse Vintage Show
Frankfurt Musikmesse 2012 wasn't just about new products. Up on floor 4.1, the Musikmesse Vintage Show saw several retailers put together a staggering collection of vintage guitars, amplifiers and more.
Kicking off with this beautiful 1952 Gibson Les Paul, here are some of the highlights. Click onwards and prepare to drool...
Half a million euros' worth of Gibson Les Pauls
1958 Gibson EMS-1235
1963 Gibson Everly Brothers acoustic
1961 Gibson SG/Les Paul Custom
Late 1950s Gibson Mariner Amp
1953-4 Gibson Les Pauls
1968-70 Gibson Les Paul Customs
1960s Gibson SGs
1962 Blonde Fender Showman Amp
1960s sunburst Fender Stratocasters
1952 Fender Precision Bass
Fender Telecaster Thinlines
1968 Gretsch 6105 Rally
1962 Gretsch 6125 Anniversary hollowbodies
1959 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird
1955 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet
1970s Orange OR120 amp head
1960s Harmony Stratotone
1970s Ibanez electric guitars
1970s Framus semis
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