Tommy Emmanuel Gear Rundown — Video

In the new video below, virtuoso Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel shows off his live gear setup before a recent show in Chelyabinsk, Siberia, Russia.

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To see what Emmanuel is up to now, visit tommyemmanuel.com.

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