Guitar Aficionado's 2016 Calendar, 'A Curated Collection,' Is Available Now

For the first time, Guitar Aficionado presents the 2016 Calendar: A Curated Collection. This brand-new calendar features 15 stunning guitars, and is an ideal gift for any guitar player, enthusiast or collector.

Featured in this calendar:

•Schecter Guitar Research: PT Custom- USA Production Series

•Warwick & Framus: Custom Shop Star Bass II & Custom Shop Mayfield

•Knaggs: Severn T1 Trem Single Purf Burgundy Copper ...

... and more!

We have a very limited supply of these calendars, so don’t wait!

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Bassist Geddy Lee of Rush performs at Bridgestone Arena on May 1, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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