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Alright NS. Who has the nicest guitar?

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Aaaron.
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everyone loves to show off their axes
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who has the nicest guitar?
Pics or it didn't happen, and though i am not expecting to win, i'll start off with
06 gibson SG special-love it to death really versatile guitar, les paul roar with fender-esque twang in the treble position
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Here is my Breedlove AD/SR25+
without a doubt my prized possesion.  I have never played an acoustic that felt like this.  Light touch, but a bold full sound.  real intense mids, perfect for jazz
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Sep 28 2008 9:56PM
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king.tubby
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the ol' conn. it was my dad's and is at least 30 years old. it has great tone and is super easy to play.

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kind of a beater but i love it. might get a pic of my sweet ukulele up too....
Oct 2 2008 4:15PM
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BobTreeBark
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Guitar my dad built for me a year ago. Based on the Fender Jassmaster


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1973 Fender F-15


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Mandolin

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Another one that my dad built. Based on Fender P Bass

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1959 Fender Duo-Sonic. Very re-worked though.
Oct 5 2008 6:47PM
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2+2=5
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i want a jazz master sooo bad!
Oct 5 2008 6:51PM
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BobTreeBark
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They're fucking sick. Most versatile guitar I have ever played BY FAR
Oct 5 2008 8:01PM
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krow
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real guitars are for old people
Oct 10 2008 11:35AM
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king.tubby
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gorgeous mando there ^^
Oct 10 2008 12:49PM
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MangoSteeze
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damn nice, that's like my dream guitar...

i have a gibson sg special now and i really like it
Oct 10 2008 1:09PM
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tomskisalot
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1985 ibanez roadstar II bass
Oct 12 2008 4:48AM
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division.bell
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Koa/Sitka Spruce Slope Shoulder Dreadnaught. Handbuilt by myself in 2005. AAA Flamed Koa back and sides, Pillow Top Sitka Spruce Top. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. AAAAA Flamed Koa Headstock veneer. 3 Piece neck, Honduran Mahogany and AAA Flamed Maple. Maple Binding. Schaller Tuners with Ebony Knobs. Bone Nut, Saddle and Bridge Pins.

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Custom Acoustic (see above,) 2001 Gibson Les Paul Standard Double Cutaway Plus, 1996 Fender Standard Stratocaster (Fender 50th Anniversary)
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1971 Harmony Folk, Sapele Back and Sides, Spruce Top, recently had neck reset, refret, new nut and saddle done by myself, *In Progress* Custom Les Paul/Strat hybrid. 2" Honduran Mahagony body with bookmatched AAA Koa top and back, set Honduran Mahonany Neck with Ebony Fingerboard. Double bound. Neck Binding. Tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece. Two Tone pots, Two Volume Pots, Coil Tapping. Recessed Output Jack. *In Progress* European Maple, Englemann Spruce Jazz Hollowbody with sound hole based on 1930's Gibson rather than traditional 'F Holes'. 5 Piece AAA Maple Neck. Ebony Fingerboard, and tailpiece. Double Bound, Neck Binding.
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Oct 12 2008 5:22AM
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division.bell
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Picture Failure.

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Oct 12 2008 5:24AM
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Aaaron.
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7 month bump.
such a sick thread haha.
May 14 2009 8:42PM
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cofreeskier
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all joking aside, i have a 1952 fender telecaster
May 14 2009 8:51PM
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SirFryanator
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Here's the one I've been playing a while.
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It's 30 years old or something like that. a Raven hollowbody, I'm not sure what the exact model is. I have a decently nice Ibanez acoustic/electric at home, but there isn't nearly enough action on it. Gotta take it to the shop this summer. I also have a Samick electric(shitty Gibson factory sub-brand) from 8 years ago. The guitar I put the pic of is the only one in my dorm, the others are at home. I also have been playing the violin for 14 years...but this is a guitar thread haha but I can guarantee for my own ego's sake that my violin is nicer than any of your guitars
May 14 2009 9:03PM
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Skier.for.life
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May 14 2009 9:17PM
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garygohard
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500000000000000000000 dollars for the right one
May 14 2009 9:23PM
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[~_~]
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A few changes:

-took off pick guard and pickup switch ring
-rewired
-new pots/caps
-replaced stock nut with bone nut
-replaced stock Epiphone pickups with Gibson humbuckers

It sounds better than most Gibson LPs I've played. And I'm sure if I didn't have a blown out piece of shit amp, it would sound even better.

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May 14 2009 9:30PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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I like, Ive always wondered how an Epi compares to Gibson. I'd give anything for a black Les Paul Custom or a Les Paul Black Beauty. The Jackson I have now is alright but i hate how off balance it is when standing up, I'd rather trade it in for a red Mockingbird or Epi Les Paul.
May 14 2009 10:00PM
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freezed
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When this thread was originally posted I wasn't done with this guitar but now I am! Finished it over christmas break.

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May 14 2009 10:34PM
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Arabian.
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Nice job. What pickups you using? I'dve gone with '69 strat pickup in bridge and Danelectro lipstick in neck. Would sound amazing.
May 14 2009 10:40PM
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freezed
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"Vintage Vibes" - custom wound ones from a guy in Hood River. I put in a 4 way switch too so I could get both pickups in series and in parallel.
May 14 2009 10:53PM
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[~_~]
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They have the same wood quality, it's just that the Epiphones are outsourced to lower-payed Koreans. As long as you know the basics of fixing up a guitar, an Epiphone can easily surpass the quality of a Gibson. I can't tell you how many souped up Epiphones I've played that have sounded just as good if not better than modern Gibsons.

I wouldn't say it is as nice as the vintage Gibsons, however. Ever since Gibson got sold (and are now assembled by furniture builders), the quality of their guitars has gone waaaay downhill. Modern Gibsons are shit by comparison.
May 14 2009 11:20PM
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polka.yardSAIL
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first, just have to say that this is the sceniest ns thread i've seen to date. still not enough though, can get better!
second, i have a breedlove as well, it's amazing!
third, hate on me but i dont like fenders... their tone is great, but not versatile enough. other good guitars can pull off the same thing that fenders can, among other stuff.
fourth, guitar is overrated methinks.
May 14 2009 11:39PM
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freezed
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not versatile enough? I guess that's a matter of personal opinion, but I have yet to encounter any problems with that. I think both teles and strats are very versatile (not to mention jazzmasters, jaguars, duo-sonics, squier '51's, etc).

as far as epi vs. gibson, a lot of the difference is quality control. gibsons are more consistent. other than that, the fit and finish is better and the wood may be more expensive. but if you go to a shop and try out epiphones in person and find a really nice one, they can be a great instrument.
May 15 2009 2:53AM
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[~_~]
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I think Fender makes some of the most versatile guitars out of any other large-scale guitar corporation.
May 15 2009 5:06AM
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Arabian.
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Hot damn a guitar an amp and a fuzz is all you need to get any tone you need. Tele's have the sweetest tone EVAH, but I like the strats cause when feedback hits, its nice to be able to turn that into your advantage, but tone ain't as good. alas.

Epi sucks compared to gibson. anyone with an amp knows why the difference is 600 between the standards. I find gibsons, minus the ES series and the SG, to be far too thick. With fenders, you can adjust the thickness or thinness of the tone alot more than with an LP. The only good Epi's are their acoustics and their upper class LP knockoffs.

May 15 2009 5:38AM
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Aaaron.
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my sg has TONS of tele twang
and i have played a few SICK epiphones, that go for around $500, that have really blown my mind.
for instance the Les Paul ULTRA II is exceptional.  I was blown away.  To get a gibson to sound like that, it's going to be at least 1500, or you would have to go for a T5 or equivalent, plus the stereo adapter.

May 15 2009 8:42AM
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afton_steeze
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I usually don't like ibanez, but when I picked this up I fell in love with the sound. Recording my demo with it this summer.
Ibanez Acoustic Electric EW20

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May 15 2009 8:52AM
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cashdebt
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winner haha
May 15 2009 8:55AM
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TheHamburglar
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I got an Epi Goth Les Paul a few years ago, it had cheap pickups and hardware, but had a real fast neck and smooth as hell frets. Then when I had enough money I bought a new gibson SG standard, which was great for awhile. Then I upgraded my Epi Paul with a Dimarzio Evo in bridge and a PAF Joe in neck and beefed up the hardware, knobs, and wiring, and the thing is a monster. Such hot output, it sounds great for everything except country. Now I have difficulty switching back to my Gibson, which has gone through alot, a cracked headstock and broken tuning knob (gibson tuners suck)

Get an Epiphone and put new pups in it and your golden
May 16 2009 10:26AM
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polka.yardSAIL
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anything with that is going to sound amazing. make sure to post a link when it's done!
May 16 2009 10:38AM
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Squishmitten
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1962 Gibson SG!

and i would do bad things for this 63' Fender Jazzmaster... sea foam freen!!!

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May 16 2009 1:34PM
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Aaaron.
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^soapbars/p-90s are viscious.
i want a LP jr with p-90s.
so punk rock!
May 18 2009 3:04PM
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Hansel.
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BUMP.

Sold my B.C. Rich Warlock to buy this puppy

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and heres my other shitty guitar

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PS Landis I think I win, I may not have Final Cut Pro in my background but I have a LEGO castle.

PPS, sorry for the crappy cell phone pics
Jul 11 2009 4:44PM
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chimp
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sorry for shitty pics, but this thing shreds like no other
Jul 11 2009 6:41PM
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SKETCHY_D
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these are my two gutitars i just dont hve actual pics

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Jul 11 2009 6:53PM
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Goku
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i diddnt come her today expecting to fall in love...
Jul 11 2009 6:56PM
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PeterWojnar
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Bahaha!
I didn't know Eddie Van Halen was on NS... Cool!

And if that's actually yours, you have a super awesome guitar.
Jul 11 2009 7:26PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Those EVH replicas were going for 15 to 20k new. As far as the Fender argument goes, Ive never really been a fan of their guitars mainly since they sound WAY too tinny for my style.

Dont get me started on Fender amps either...their tubes are decent, but the rest of the lineup is complete trash as far as i'm concerned. I've yet to see a good solid state or valve amp come from them.

Jul 11 2009 7:31PM
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JeremyClarkson
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holy tit licking son of mary. that is the most bad ass guitar ive ever seen.
Jul 11 2009 7:31PM
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mike91129
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that thing is outta control!
Jul 11 2009 7:40PM
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2+2=5
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too bad it looks lame as shit


im liking the jazz master up there, thats my dream guitar. a beat up jazz master in sunburst with a nice faded rosewood fretboard.
Jul 11 2009 7:49PM
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Ftacnik
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The inlays on my guitar are awesome... This pic doesnt give it enough credit and too lazy to take real pics. Its neck thru which means the neck and boddy are the same peice of wood. Havnt played in forever thoughClick for larger image
Jul 12 2009 12:26AM
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freezed
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lollerskates! Fender tube amps are THE standard. Lots of guys (Cream for example) used to record (and people still do) on dimed Champs. Twin Reverbs dominate for the clean sound crowd - chicken pickin, lap steel, etc. Not to mention the Blues Junior, which is an unbelieveable amp, and I got mine for $350.
Jul 12 2009 12:36AM
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charmander
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not too mention the bassman, where do you think marshall got the idea?
Jul 12 2009 1:50AM
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petesguitar1
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Can't believe I missed this thread :)

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Acoustics are (L-R):
Maton BG808
Maton 808 Performer
1976 Ibanez Concorde
Takamine G20 (I think, haven't played it for ages)

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Electrics are (L-R)
1977 Ibanez Les Paul w/ Custom Brierley Humbuckers
2001 Marlique Deluxe w/ Custom Brierley Humbuckers
1987 MIJ Fender Strat
1989 MIJ Fender Strat w/ Custom Brierley Single Coil Set
2005 CIJ Fender Telecaster w/ Custom Brieley T Set and 4 way switch mod
K&K Custom lap Steel with Brierley T Bridge
2007 Fender SRV Sig Strat

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The last is my old band "the View" - great dudes that I used to play with!
Jul 12 2009 2:27AM
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erichkuss
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How old's your drummer, he looks 2.

Jul 12 2009 12:52PM
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lepowski
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Jul 12 2009 1:28PM
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[~_~]
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fail.
Jul 12 2009 4:14PM
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_CC_
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dang my guitars look ike shitlumps compared to these
Jul 12 2009 4:32PM
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Aaaron.
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I have a fender solid state.
my rig consists of
Line 6 X3 Live-->FX loop of Fender FM120r
all i need is amplification without tone coloration, and out of all the amps that i tried, tube and transistor, the fender was in the top 3 for truest tone.  The other two options were an Atomic amp, which is basically a power amp attached to a speaker, designed for processors or other preamps, and a 4x12 blues deville.

i found the solid state fender for 180 on ebay a few weeks after, and seeing as i am not playing any stadiums at the moment, the amp performs perfectly.  it actually disperses pretty well. 
Jul 12 2009 4:47PM
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