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    Gibson Memphis 2013 ES-330

    Jan 10, 2020 3 minutes
    with Jamie Dickson

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    JAMIE DICKSON Guitarist, Editor-in-chief

    This month,Jamie’s ES-330 has its final play-off against the challenger from Eastman. But first, it’s time to change strings…

    Think of the worst swear word you know. Go on, a really one. Now, if you’re contemplating restringing any guitars equipped with old-style Bigsby vibratos you should prepare yourself to say that naughty word (and many others like it) out loud several times before you have finished your task. For it is a seriously fiddly and frustrating process. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the sound of a Bigsby’s subtle

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