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Guitar World
Guitar World
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Jamie Dickson

“I was amazed it even worked… the scratchplate looked like somebody had used a hacksaw”: Unorthodox, powered by EMGs, Gary Moore's 1982 Charvel San Dimas was the battle-ready hot-rod he needed in the ’80s

Gary Moore's modified 1982 Charvel San Dimas – on the right, Moore with another of his white Charvels.

Some of the guitars in Gary Moore’s collection represent the deep craft of heritage makers such as Gibson during the golden era of 50s and 60s lutherie.

Others, however, reflect the road-forged pragmatism and rough prototyping that progressive musicians sometimes demand of their gear.

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