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The entry of Nik Huber Guitars to Dubai presents an interesting milestone in the local market
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Nik Huber comes from a long line of woodworkers and benefitted from learning from the likes of Paul Reed Smith. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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Huber unveiled the six guitars he made for the Dubai market at an event at Art of Guitar
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From left, Rietbergen, AOG Exclusive Model and the Dolphin '59 Prototype
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Huber and Art of Guitar co-founders Nisreen Shocair and Rick Vlemmiks
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Nik Huber Guitars are among the best money can buy
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From left, Redwood, Orca 59 and Piet
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With a team of 12 expert luthiers, Huber pays meticulous attention to every aspect of his instruments
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The entry of Nik Huber Guitars to Dubai presents an interesting milestone in the local market
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Nik Huber comes from a long line of woodworkers and benefitted from learning from the likes of Paul Reed Smith. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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Huber unveiled the six guitars he made for the Dubai market at an event at Art of Guitar
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From left, Rietbergen, AOG Exclusive Model and the Dolphin '59 Prototype
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Huber and Art of Guitar co-founders Nisreen Shocair and Rick Vlemmiks
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Nik Huber Guitars are among the best money can buy
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From left, Redwood, Orca 59 and Piet
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With a team of 12 expert luthiers, Huber pays meticulous attention to every aspect of his instruments
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The entry of Nik Huber Guitars to Dubai presents an interesting milestone in the local market
Meet Nik Huber, whose electric guitars strike a chord worldwide
Caught between rock and a hard place, Huber quit his job to make instruments. They now fetch up to Dh70,000 and are on sale in Dubai for the first time
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08 October, 2023
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