There’s no denying it: Bakersfield is a guitar town.

Whether it’s a Fender Telecaster or a seven-string Ibanez, in the hands of Bakersfield musicians, their sound changed the world.

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Contributing columnist Cesareo Garasa brings you The Lowdown on local music and entertainment every other Thursday.