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Seymour Duncan Introduces Joe Bonamassa “Pawn Shop Special” 1961 P90 Set

September 8

Seymour Duncan, has unveiled The Joe Bonamassa “Pawn Shop Special” 1961 P90 pickup set. These Custom Shop P90s replicate the vintage pickup set that sparked Joe Bonamassa's love affair with P90s, delivering airy highs, e

Electric guitars & amps Vintage & reissues Joe-bonamassa Custom-shop Pawn-shop-special P90-set

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