1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom
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1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom


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We've seen several cool vintage archtop guitars in the last days, let me complete the series with one of the most beautiful electric guitar ever: the Gibson Barney Kessel Custom

I know, it's not the first time I post one (see here and here), but I never have enough of it!


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