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A Gibson ES-335 'Cherry' electric guitar, 1968, American made,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
21-Mar-2018
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Description:
A Gibson ES-335 'Cherry' electric guitar, 1968, American made, serial number 873256 stamped to rear of headstock, 'Orange Oval' printed maker's label to interior inscribed with model and serial numbers, six nickel 'Kluson Deluxe' machine heads, bound laminated maple body and mahogany neck, cherry lacquer finish, East Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays, mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and 'Rose' inlay, holly headstock veneer, chrome plated Tune-o-Matic bridge, chrome plated trapeze tailpiece, two humbucking pickups, two volume controls, two tone controls, fourteen inch headstock angle, original hard case with crushed velvet interior, originally owned by David Byrne of Talking Heads, Maryland and acquired on 9 May 1993, This guitar was previously owned by David Byrne from Talking, Heads. The instrument was used as a cast for the 'rubber guitar' featured in the video clip for the song, 'Once in a Lifetime.' There are some marks to the paint on the body caused by the mould that was used to make the rubber model.' Kirk Pengilly. Provenance: David Byrne of Talking Heads, Maryland, Private Collection of Mr Kirk Pengilly, Sydney, acquired 9 May 1993
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Category:
Entertainment Equipment: Musical Instruments & Accessories