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c. 1965 Gibson Firebird V in "Inverness Green" Lot 148
Estimated price for orientation: 60 000 $
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LOT 148
Seller's Estimate: USD 150,000 - 250,000
Johnny Winter's name is virtually synonomous with Gibson Firebirds. His rare "Inverness Green" Firebird, with custom pearl inlay, is simply breathtaking. Johnny Winter played it live for many years at some of his largest shows for crowds of hundreds of thousands, all over the world. This guitar is prominently featured in Winter's worldwide Sony film release, "Down n' Dirty, The Johnny Winter Story" out March 5th 2016. Serial No. 255115. Vibrato tailpiece (which was standard with Firebird V) has been removed by Johnny, as he preferred the sound of the guitar without them. Features iridescent designs of an eagle and cloud with an emerging lightning bolt on front of body. Feature iridescent notches along fretboard. Faded "Firebird" logo on front of body. Ombre effect along verso from top of headstock to bottom of strap button, fades from turquoise to a bright green. Verso of headstock has a 1" crack and entirety of verso shows some slight paint chipping.
The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.
The buyer is responsible for paying all shipping costs and arranging for shipping and delivery with the seller. Additional shipping details from the seller:
Shipping and Handling charges will apply. See our Terms & Conditions for important shipping and handling information. Please contact Guernsey's with any questions regarding shipping. 212-794-2280 For more information
Knowing when to bid: An event can last a few hours. To help figure out when an item will come up for auction, watch the pace of the event and keep in mind that items usually come up in lot order.
Friday, September 30, 2016 | 03:00PM GMT-07:00
New York, New York, USA
Description
LOT 148
Seller's Estimate: USD 150,000 - 250,000
Johnny Winter's name is virtually synonomous with Gibson Firebirds. His rare "Inverness Green" Firebird, with custom pearl inlay, is simply breathtaking. Johnny Winter played it live for many years at some of his largest shows for crowds of hundreds of thousands, all over the world. This guitar is prominently featured in Winter's worldwide Sony film release, "Down n' Dirty, The Johnny Winter Story" out March 5th 2016. Serial No. 255115. Vibrato tailpiece (which was standard with Firebird V) has been removed by Johnny, as he preferred the sound of the guitar without them. Features iridescent designs of an eagle and cloud with an emerging lightning bolt on front of body. Feature iridescent notches along fretboard. Faded "Firebird" logo on front of body. Ombre effect along verso from top of headstock to bottom of strap button, fades from turquoise to a bright green. Verso of headstock has a 1" crack and entirety of verso shows some slight paint chipping.
The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.
The buyer is responsible for paying all shipping costs and arranging for shipping and delivery with the seller. Additional shipping details from the seller:
Shipping and Handling charges will apply. See our Terms & Conditions for important shipping and handling information. Please contact Guernsey's with any questions regarding shipping. 212-794-2280 For more information
Knowing when to bid: An event can last a few hours. To help figure out when an item will come up for auction, watch the pace of the event and keep in mind that items usually come up in lot order.
Friday, September 30, 2016 | 03:00PM GMT-07:00
New York, New York, USA
Seller's Estimate: USD 150,000 - 250,000
Johnny Winter's name is virtually synonomous with Gibson Firebirds. His rare "Inverness Green" Firebird, with custom pearl inlay, is simply breathtaking. Johnny Winter played it live for many years at some of his largest shows for crowds of hundreds of thousands, all over the world. This guitar is prominently featured in Winter's worldwide Sony film release, "Down n' Dirty, The Johnny Winter Story" out March 5th 2016. Serial No. 255115. Vibrato tailpiece (which was standard with Firebird V) has been removed by Johnny, as he preferred the sound of the guitar without them. Features iridescent designs of an eagle and cloud with an emerging lightning bolt on front of body. Feature iridescent notches along fretboard. Faded "Firebird" logo on front of body. Ombre effect along verso from top of headstock to bottom of strap button, fades from turquoise to a bright green. Verso of headstock has a 1" crack and entirety of verso shows some slight paint chipping.
The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.
The buyer is responsible for paying all shipping costs and arranging for shipping and delivery with the seller. Additional shipping details from the seller:
Shipping and Handling charges will apply. See our Terms & Conditions for important shipping and handling information. Please contact Guernsey's with any questions regarding shipping. 212-794-2280 For more information
Knowing when to bid: An event can last a few hours. To help figure out when an item will come up for auction, watch the pace of the event and keep in mind that items usually come up in lot order.
Friday, September 30, 2016 | 03:00PM GMT-07:00
New York, New York, USA