For weeks, the music world has been buzzing over Guernsey’s December 2nd auction - being held live in New York City - and available around the world via Liveauctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. – featuring the most extraordinary guitars, other treasured instruments and unreleased audio tapes by iconic performers.
Collectors of rare guitars are sure to be excited by a ’59 Blue Sparkle Stratocaster, a ’66 Fender Jaguar with Orange/Gold Sparkle finish, an early 20th century Antonio Cerrito arch top, various sought-after Martin guitars, and an 1881 Barrios parlor model. Serious enthusiasts will appreciate that a number of the electric guitars come with matching (and extremely rare) amps and original literature.
The list of celebrity-played instruments in the event is nothing short of spectacular with guitars from Jimi Hendrix (a memorable ’63 Strat featured in leading publications and a remarkable Guild electric), Jerry Garcia (two acoustics played at the Warfield), Bruce Springsteen (the base used on his first album), Tom Petty (two guitars including one being sold to fund the re-building of San Diego’s Starlight Bowl), Madonna (her first stage-played Les Paul), David Bowie (the Gibson L4 he played extensively in the 80’s and 90’s), John Denver (three beloved instruments), Johnny Winter (three guitars including two Lazers and a famed Firebird), Foghat, Les Paul, Steve Miller, Paul McCartney (two instruments including his 1953 Les Paul straight from being displayed at the Grammy Museum ), Eric Clapton, Neil Gallagher (Oasis) and others. Recently added to the auction is a rare 1962 Fender Stratocaster with a Gold Sparkle finish, that was once owned by the legendary Bob Dylan.
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An entire section of the sale will feature guitars inscribed by Les Paul to legendary perfumers including Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Santana and Bono.
Importantly, the auction will also feature approx. thirty lots constituting the Gerry Mulligan Jazz Collection. Coming directly from Gerry’s estate, there are four saxophones, a clarinet, handwritten music and personal effects of every description.
In addition to these wonderful instruments, a big section of the auction will feature original professionally-recorded audio tapes from live 1960’s performances and recording sessions. Tapes recorded by the famed Hollywood Bowl’s late sound engineer Charles Lewis recently were discovered, and include live performances by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin and Neil Young. Live recordings from San Francisco’s Boarding House include such legendary performers as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Merle Haggard and Louis Armstrong. Studio session master tapes feature Elvis Presley, Jan and Dean, and the great James Brown.
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Guernsey’s, long known for producing innovative and exciting auctions, is particularly delighted to be involved in an event with so many important and unique items.
Those who are interested in participating can view the full catalogue online, and leave advance absentee bids, as well as bid live as the sale is taking place at liveauctioneers.com and invaluable.com.
Guernsey's welcomes inquiries from the media regarding both past and upcoming events. PDF copies of the press release and links to media coverage of our B.B. King Auction are available below:In what might well be the most diverse assemblage of collectible guitars ever presented, Guernsey's will be conducting its next Guitar Auction on February 27 live at New York City's East 73rd Street Bohemian National Hall and online at both www.liveauctioneers.com and www.invaluable.com.
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The event will be featuring several private collections including approximately 20 instruments coming directly from the great guitarist, George Benson. From the noted Henry Lowenstein Collection will be a presentation of early (and extremely rare) guitars and mandolins made by Joseph Bohmann, while the collection of more than forty guitars from the late arranger and jazz musician Robert Yelin features pristine examples by Gibson, D'Angelico, Benedetto, and Buscarino. Though less well-known than a fine company like Martin (of which there will be many instruments in the auction), guitars from the Larson Bros. have long been coveted by collectors. This auction will be featuring an assortment of these almost impossible-to-find instruments.
Among the many guitars worth noting is a guitar signed and played by Richie Sambora, and a yellow and black instrument ordered, owned and played by Eddie Van Halen and then seen with him in an Entertainment Tonight video. In the early 1980's, Eddie famous for playing extraordinary looking Charvel guitars customized just for him.
The approximately three hundred lots in the sale are roughly divided equally between fine acoustic instruments dating as far back as 1880 right through beautiful, recently-made examples, and sensational electric guitars, many of which are associated with well-known musicians. Bidders will encounter instruments from Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tony Mottola (accompanying Frank Sinatra) and Franny Beecher who, following years with Benny Goodman's big band, became the lead guitarist for the legendary Bill Haley and the Comets. The In Cold Blood pair of guitars in the auction must constitute one of the most unusual musical offerings ever: those who vividly recall the legendary Truman Capote book and movie will remember that Perry Smith, the much-analyzed killer, toted his guitar everywhere. A single lot in this auction will contain both the instrument used by Robert Blake playing the role of Smith in the Academy Award-winning film, and the actual guitar used by the real-life killer!
In Cold Blood Guitars To Sell At Guernsey's
Millions upon millions of fans around the world have thrilled to George Benson's performances over the past half-century. Indeed, recent appearances at such noteworthy venues as London's Royal Albert Hall and Paris' Olympia Theater have sold out within minutes. With survey after survey listing Benson as perhaps the finest guitarist alive today, it would only be logical that he would own exceptional instruments. Among the many treasures coming directly from George's vault will be one-off examples made expressly for him by Ibanez and played by him on recordings and on stage.
The sampling above is just that… a small sampling of a wildly diverse collection of rare, very special instruments. All are encouraged to visit or call Guernsey's (212-794-2280) for a more complete roster for the upcoming event. Over the last four decades, the NYC-based auction house has been known for producing many record-breaking sales. Those who are considering parting with an exceptional instrument are encouraged to contact Guernsey's immediately as there may be an opportunity to include it in what will certainly be a terrific event.
For additional information visit or contact Guernsey’s at 212-794-2280. For media inquiries or to request an interview, please contact Dara Busch at 212-584-4271 or @5wpr.com
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Those who are unable to attend the auction but would like to participate can view the full catalogue online, and leave advance absentee bids, as well as bid live as the sale is taking place at www.liveauctioneers.com and www.invaluable.com.
Guernsey's welcomes inquiries from the media regarding both past and upcoming events. PDF copies of the press release and links to media coverage of our Guitar Auction are available below:
The event will be featuring several private collections including approximately 20 instruments coming directly from the great guitarist, George Benson. From the noted Henry Lowenstein Collection will be a presentation of early (and extremely rare) guitars and mandolins made by Joseph Bohmann, while the collection of more than forty guitars from the late arranger and jazz musician Robert Yelin features pristine examples by Gibson, D'Angelico, Benedetto, and Buscarino. Though less well-known than a fine company like Martin (of which there will be many instruments in the auction), guitars from the Larson Bros. have long been coveted by collectors. This auction will be featuring an assortment of these almost impossible-to-find instruments.
Among the many guitars worth noting is a guitar signed and played by Richie Sambora, and a yellow and black instrument ordered, owned and played by Eddie Van Halen and then seen with him in an Entertainment Tonight video. In the early 1980's, Eddie famous for playing extraordinary looking Charvel guitars customized just for him.
The approximately three hundred lots in the sale are roughly divided equally between fine acoustic instruments dating as far back as 1880 right through beautiful, recently-made examples, and sensational electric guitars, many of which are associated with well-known musicians. Bidders will encounter instruments from Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tony Mottola (accompanying Frank Sinatra) and Franny Beecher who, following years with Benny Goodman's big band, became the lead guitarist for the legendary Bill Haley and the Comets. The In Cold Blood pair of guitars in the auction must constitute one of the most unusual musical offerings ever: those who vividly recall the legendary Truman Capote book and movie will remember that Perry Smith, the much-analyzed killer, toted his guitar everywhere. A single lot in this auction will contain both the instrument used by Robert Blake playing the role of Smith in the Academy Award-winning film, and the actual guitar used by the real-life killer!
In Cold Blood Guitars To Sell At Guernsey's
Millions upon millions of fans around the world have thrilled to George Benson's performances over the past half-century. Indeed, recent appearances at such noteworthy venues as London's Royal Albert Hall and Paris' Olympia Theater have sold out within minutes. With survey after survey listing Benson as perhaps the finest guitarist alive today, it would only be logical that he would own exceptional instruments. Among the many treasures coming directly from George's vault will be one-off examples made expressly for him by Ibanez and played by him on recordings and on stage.
The sampling above is just that… a small sampling of a wildly diverse collection of rare, very special instruments. All are encouraged to visit or call Guernsey's (212-794-2280) for a more complete roster for the upcoming event. Over the last four decades, the NYC-based auction house has been known for producing many record-breaking sales. Those who are considering parting with an exceptional instrument are encouraged to contact Guernsey's immediately as there may be an opportunity to include it in what will certainly be a terrific event.
For additional information visit or contact Guernsey’s at 212-794-2280. For media inquiries or to request an interview, please contact Dara Busch at 212-584-4271 or @5wpr.com
Guitar Display Rack & Case Rack Bundle
Those who are unable to attend the auction but would like to participate can view the full catalogue online, and leave advance absentee bids, as well as bid live as the sale is taking place at www.liveauctioneers.com and www.invaluable.com.
Guernsey's welcomes inquiries from the media regarding both past and upcoming events. PDF copies of the press release and links to media coverage of our Guitar Auction are available below:
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