
THE GEAR WRAP UP – MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2025
Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. The Melbourne Guitar Show was back in town last weekend and the local guitar community was well and truly up
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Words: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. The Melbourne Guitar Show was back in town last weekend and the local guitar community was well and truly up
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