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Best in guitars 2020
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BEST IN GUITARS 2020: This brand-new category recognises the renaissance of musicianship that more mainstream genres have witnessed from young talent.

Versatile players who are thriving in a fast-changing industry in a particularly challenging 2020. This could be the most exciting hotbed of guitar talent in the coming years. 

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Voting closes at midnight on 28 November.

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