Guitars of the Stars
The following instruments have been owned and used by many of the world's leading artists. Each carries both written and photographic verification.
ERIC CLAPTON / SLOWHAND
 
Eric Clapton, CBE, nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English
rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. He is one of the most
successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, garnering an
unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with
The Yardbirds, Cream, and as a solo artist). Often viewed by critics and
fans alike as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Clapton was
ranked fourth in Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest
Guitarists of All Time”
Description
- Gibson Les Paul SG
- 1962
- Cherry
- Vibrato
- Internally /Externally Original
- Condition 8.5/10 (Good /Exceptional)
Provenance
The instrument was purchased from the 1999 Christies Auction and comes with hand signed verification from Eric Clapton (see below)
Quote (Clapton)
"I Originally purchased this guitar “for nostalgic reasons, to
recreate the same experience as the psychedelic guitar” (Cream).
Comments
Eric Clapton is the world's most iconic living guitar player, the above carries full detailed provenance and is a synonymous to one of Clapton's most famous guitars the "SG hand painted by the Fool" and used during Cream. Based on realistic pricing, can foresee interest in this specific instrument being particularly strong.
Price £35,000 Approx $56,000 €39,550
GARY MOORE
 
Gary Moore (born Robert William Gary Moore, 4 April 1952 in Belfast) was a Northern Irish guitarist. In a career dating back to the 1960s, he has played with artists including Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Greg Lake and the blues-rock band Skid Row as well as having a successful solo career. Among many cameo appearances over the years, he performed the lead guitar solo on “She’s My Baby” from The Traveling Wilburys.
Specifications as follows:
- Hamer Explorer
- 1984
- Natural
- Maple Top
- Flamed Maple Top
- Flamed Maple Headstock (exceptionally rare feature)
- Internally /Externally Original
- Condition , Good ++
Documentation
The instrument comes with both detailed written and photographic verification including the following:
- Verification of Purcase from Graham Tilly, Gary Moore's guitar tech.
- Letter from Hamer US confirmation instrument was produced for Gary Moore
' I've confirmed that we did indeed build and ship a “Natural Finish” guitar serial # 0731 for Gary Moore. It was invoiced on August 31, 1984 and shipped via air freight to Dirk Sommer in England. Dirk was handling the logistics of Gary’s equipment purchases. Gary purchased and paid for this guitar (our invoice # 18917) as is our usual practice with artists. Gary was pictured with it in a number of photos including the now famous poster with Phil Lynott.'
Comments
Gary Moore was among Britain's most respected artists, the above instrument based on detailed photographic verification will be of strong interest to many collectors and investors.
Price £25,000 Approx $40,000 €28,250
SLASH
Slash (Saul Hudson, best known as the former lead guitarist of Guns 'N’ Roses ) is one of the most inspirational and influential "ROCK GUITARISTS" of the 20th century. The following instrument was one of his main touring guitars from 1988 till 1993 and comes with both written and photographic verification.
Full details as follows:
- Gibson Les Paul
- 1988
- Cherry Sunburst
- 1960 Neck Shape /Profile (as per Slash requirements)
- Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro IIs (as per Slash requirements)
- 3 Way Switch + acoustic undersaddle transducer
- Schaller Machine Heads
- Condition -- Used /Good
Provenance
The instrument was one of Slash's main tour guitars from 1988 -1993, this instrument carries full written verification from band's business manager, Gibson plus various photographic evidence.
Price £25,000 Approx $40,000 €28,250
THE MIGHTY OX - JOHN ENTWISTLE
John Alec Entwistle (October 9, 1944 – June 27, 2002) was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, and horn player, who was best known as the bass player for the rock band The Who. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rock bassists of all time.
Entwistle helped uncover the potential of the bass guitar as a lead instrument, using aggressive pentatonic lead lines, and a trebly sound virtually unheard of in the early 1960's.
Details as follows:
- Guild Starfire
- 1970s
- Blonde /Natural
- Twin Pickup
- Internally /Externally Original
- Condition , Good /Exceptional +
History /Provenance
The instrument was one of a number of instruments that were sold on behalf of John Enwhistle by Barry Moorhouse from the Bass Cellar circa 1987. It carries full written verification with purchase and is a a piece of "BRITISH ROCK N ROLL HISTORY"
Price £12,000 Approx $19,200 €13,560
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Beatles For Sale
Gallotone Champion Guitar
John Lennon bought this 3/4-size guitar by mail for about £10 after seeing an advertisement in Reveille magazine. Made by the Gallo company of South Africa, it was "Guaranteed Not to Split."
- Gallotone
- 1958 (circa)
- Cherry Sunburst (Correct colour to lennons)
- Internally /Externally Original
- Condition , Good
This example is identical to John Lennon's first guitar, in the extremely rare red sunburst finish and will be a great interest for collectors and Beatles fans.
Price £1699 Approx $2718 €1999
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