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Gibson ES-137 Classic Electric Guitar Owned By Franny Beecher
Estimated price for orientation: 1 560 $
Category: Gibson ES137 Cla
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Body Type: Semi-Hollow Dexterity: Right-Handed Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String Model: ES-137 Classic ES3CLBCH1 MPN: ES3CLBCH1 Body Material: Maple UPC: 711106422114
This was Franny's only guitar at the time of his death. I purchased it from his daughter. This guitar has historical value and at 88 years of age he could play most of us under the table. I saw him play a number of times and knew his daughter never having realized who her pop was. Anyway, the price is right and ready to ship. I've left it as Franny left it, strings and all. You'll want to have it set up if you plan to play it. Great guitar. I want to find a good home for it. Quote from an Franny's obituary: "Though Franny Beecher did not become a household name — his natural humility meant that he was always quiet and modest — his influence on the music world was immense and his legacy is enormous," Lewis says. "He was especially appreciated in Britain and Europe. Among my friends in the rock community, Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend and Graham Nash all saw Franny perform live in Britain in February 1957 when Haley & The Comets made their U.K. debut. Those musicians and many others I know such as Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were all impacted and influenced by Franny's innovative guitar playing. This guitar and the contents of its case (tuner, strap, picks, setlists, strings, wire cutters, kleenex, etc.) is exactly as it was the last time Franny played it. Complete with documentation, receipt of purchase from Franny's estate, and appraisal from 30th Street Guitars (NYC). If this auction does not sell, it will not be relisted and will be sold privately. I have a buyer who will save me the trouble of packing and shipping. There is a chance I will pull this auction later today.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Body Type: | Semi-Hollow |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Brand: | Gibson |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Model: | ES-137 Classic ES3CLBCH1 |
| MPN: | ES3CLBCH1 | Body Material: | Maple |
| UPC: | 711106422114 |
This was Franny's only guitar at the time of his death. I purchased it from his daughter. This guitar has historical value and at 88 years of age he could play most of us under the table. I saw him play a number of times and knew his daughter never having realized who her pop was. Anyway, the price is right and ready to ship. I've left it as Franny left it, strings and all. You'll want to have it set up if you plan to play it. Great guitar. I want to find a good home for it. Quote from an Franny's obituary: "Though Franny Beecher did not become a household name — his natural humility meant that he was always quiet and modest — his influence on the music world was immense and his legacy is enormous," Lewis says. "He was especially appreciated in Britain and Europe. Among my friends in the rock community, Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend and Graham Nash all saw Franny perform live in Britain in February 1957 when Haley & The Comets made their U.K. debut. Those musicians and many others I know such as Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were all impacted and influenced by Franny's innovative guitar playing. This guitar and the contents of its case (tuner, strap, picks, setlists, strings, wire cutters, kleenex, etc.) is exactly as it was the last time Franny played it. Complete with documentation, receipt of purchase from Franny's estate, and appraisal from 30th Street Guitars (NYC). If this auction does not sell, it will not be relisted and will be sold privately. I have a buyer who will save me the trouble of packing and shipping. There is a chance I will pull this auction later today.