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From a workshop in the industrial waterfront area of Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood, Farhad Soheili has become one of New York City’s leading luthiers, crafting custom electric guitars inspired by ...

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Ozzy/Pantera guitarist Zakk Wylde performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the Seattle Seahawks game against the L.A.

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