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Gibson J-45 'The Black Spartacus'

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Who uses it

Tom MorelloThe Nightwatchman (acoustic) 2003–2012
His main Nightwatchman acoustic, with the name and his own flag-and-hammer-and-sickle symbol added by the bridge. Guitar.com Guitar Legends: Tom Morello ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar~$199 new approx.
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Electric~$699 new approx.

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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