June 24, 2004
Eric Clapton and Rory Gallagher
Eric Clapton
Today's the big day - Christie's Eric Clapton Crossroads Auction. We will have a representative on hand and will bring you the results as soon as they're available. The auction starts at 6 pm EDT.
88 items will be auctioned, including a large number of acoustic guitars, various electrics, stage-worn suits, one vintage Fender amplifier, and two Versace guitar straps. Strat Collector will host a permanent page listing all 88 Lots, with information about each Lot. Meanwhile, a table has been provided below that lists all of the Lots with a brief description and Christie's auction estimate.
Of special interest are three electric guitars: "Blackie", the 1964 Gibson ES-335 Clapton used during his time with CREAM, and Stevie Ray Vaughan's Stratocaster named "Lenny". Many expect Blackie to set a new electric guitar auction record.
Rick Landers, a new and welcome addition to the News Desk staff, filed an excellent story about tomorrow's auction: Countdown to the 2004 Eric Clapton Crossroads Auction.
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Lot Number
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Description
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Estimate
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Final Price
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1
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1898 Martin Acoustic, 0-18
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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2
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1944 Martin Acoustic, 0-18
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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3
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1961 Martin Acoustic, 0-16NY
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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4
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1925 Martin Acoustic, 0-21
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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5
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1915 Martin Acoustic, 0-27
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5,000-7,000
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TBD
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6
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1966 Martin Acoustic, 00-21
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20,000-30,000
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TBD
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7
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1948 Martin Acoustic, 00-17
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2,500-3,500
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TBD
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8
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1915 Martin Acoustic, 0-45
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20,000-30,000
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TBD
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9
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1929 Martin Acoustic, 00-45
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30,000-50,000
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TBD
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10
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1935/73 Martin Acoustic Conversion by Matt Umanov
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10,000-15,000
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TBD
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11
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1994 Martin Acoustic, J-40BK
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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12
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1994 Martin Acoustic, J-40-12 CUSTOM
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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13
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1948 Martin Acoustic, D-28
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10,000-15,000
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TBD
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14
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1978 David Russell Young Acoustic Dreadnought
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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15
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1996 Dana Bourgeois Acoustic, D-150
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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16
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1966 Martin Acoustic, 000-28/'45 Conversion'
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20,000-30,000
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TBD
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17
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2002 Martin Acoustic, 000-28EC
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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18
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2000 Martin Acoustic, 000-42ECB
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15,000-20,000
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TBD
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19
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1939 Martin Acoustic, 000-42
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60,000-80,000
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TBD
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20
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1939 Martin Acoustic, 000-42
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35,000-55,000
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TBD
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21
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1865 Tilton Acoustic, Style Grade 2
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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22
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1930s Regal Dobro
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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23
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1989 R-5 Duolian Dobro
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1,000-1,500
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TBD
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24
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1998 Tacoma Acoustic, Papoose
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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25
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1992 Ramirez Classical Guitar
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7,000-9,000
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TBD
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26
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1976 Gerundino Flamenco Guitar
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6,000-8,000
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TBD
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27
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1975 Ruck Classical Guitar
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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28
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Contemporary Flamenco Guitar (Alhambra/Muro del Alcoy)
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800-1,200
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TBD
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29
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1977 Alvarez Classical Guitar
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10,000-15,000
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TBD
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30
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Coppertone/Brian Knight Acoustic Guitar
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1,000-1,500
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TBD
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31
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1995 DuPont Acoustic, MD-30
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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32
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1996 Lowden Acoustic, 038
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5,000-7,000
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TBD
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33
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1969 Zemaitis 12 String
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30,000-50,000
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TBD
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34
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1929 Gibson L-5
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10,000-15,000
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TBD
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35
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1997 '34 L-5 Gibson Custom Shop
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6,000-8,000
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TBD
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36
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1935 Gibson L-75
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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37
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1948 Gibson L-5 Premier
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12,000-18,000
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TBD
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38
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1948 Gibson L-5-P CES 'Conversion'
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10,000-15,000
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TBD
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39
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1956 Gibson L-5-CES
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15,000-20,000
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TBD
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40
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1956 Gibson ES-350 T
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8,000-12,000
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TBD
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41
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1964 Gibson ES-335 TDC
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60,000-80,000
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TBD
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42
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2003 Gibson ES-335 DOT/CH
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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43
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1996 Gibson Custom Shop ES-336
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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44
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2003 Gibson BB King Lucille Model
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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45
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2001 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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46
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1992 Gibson Les Paul Studio Model
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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47
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2000 Gibson Pete Townsend Signature Model Prototype
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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48
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1995 Gibson Firebird V Re-issue
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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49
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1998 Gibson Chet Atkins CE
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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50
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Ibanez Pat Metheny PM-100 NT
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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51
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1998 McInturff TCM Glory Standard Custom
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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52
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1962 Gretsch "Burgundy" Duo-Jet
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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53
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1963 Valco-Supro Model 1540 Bermuda
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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54
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1975 Ovation 12 String Preacher, 1285
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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55
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2002 Ibanez JEM 7D
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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56
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2003 Ibanez JS 1000
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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57
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1997 Ernie Ball Albert Lee Model
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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58
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Schecter Fender Strat-Style Guitar
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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59
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1991 Tom Anderson Classic Electric Guitar
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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60
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1984 Valley Art Classic Pro Model Electric Guitar
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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61
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1982 Robin Octave Double Neck Electric
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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62
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Crossroads/Hard Rock Cafe Poster
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400-600
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TBD
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63
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Crossroads/Hard Rock Cafe Poster
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400-600
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TBD
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64
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Purple Gianni Versace Stage Suit
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800-1,200
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TBD
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65
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White Gianni Versace Stage Suit
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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66
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Black Striped Gianni Versace Stage Suit
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800-1,200
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TBD
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67
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Versace/Fender Guitar Strap
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400-600
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TBD
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68
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Versace/Ernie Ball Guitar Strap
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400-600
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TBD
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69
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1996 Fender Master Built Stratocaster - Blk.
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8,000-12,000
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TBD
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70
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1957 Fender Electric Mandolin
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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71
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1958 Fender Twin Amp, Model 5F8-4
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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72
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1958 Fender Jazzmaster
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5,000-7,000
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TBD
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73
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1959/60 Fender Stratocaster
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3,000-4,000
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TBD
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74
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2000 Fender Telecaster, Lefty
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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75
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1967 Fender Telecaster
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3,000-4,000
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TBD
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76
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1979 Fender Stratocaster, Antiqua Finish
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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77
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1980 Fender "The Strat"
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2,000-3,000
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TBD
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78
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1993 Fender Stratocaster Custom Built by J.W. Black
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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79
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1996 Fender Stratocaster, 50th Anniversary "Goldleaf" Stratocaster
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8,000-12,000
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TBD
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80
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1994 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster with numerous autographs
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3,000-5,000
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TBD
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81
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1997 Fender Eric Clapton Signature Model with "Sound Foundation" logo
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4,000-6,000
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TBD
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82
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1985 Fender Stratocaster
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1,000-2,000
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TBD
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83
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1965 Fender Stratocaster owned by SRV: "Lenny"
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15,000-20,000
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TBD
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84
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2004 Fender Custom Shop SRV Tribute Stratocaster
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6,000-8,000
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TBD
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85
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2000 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster painted by Roy Brizio - "Hot Rod Stratocaster"
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7,000-9,000
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TBD
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86
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1988 Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Model Stratocaster
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10,000-15,000
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TBD
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87
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2004 Fender Custom Shop Master Built Stratocaster painted by "CRASH"
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8,000-12,000
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TBD
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88
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1956/57 Fender Stratocaster: "Blackie"
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100,000-150,000
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TBD
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Rory Gallagher
Strat Collector News contributor, Patrick Kennedy, recently finished a Rory Gallagher article titled, The Rory Gallagher Tribute Stratocaster: An Interview with John Cruz and Mike Eldred, which is the third in a three-part series about Gallagher. The other two articles are: Rory's Fender Strat, by Donal Gallagher; and, Rory Gallagher: He Lived, Loved, and Died with the Blues, by Patrick Kennedy.
Patrick Kennedy, who produced the three-part Gallagher series, has been a long-time Gallagher fan. Though he now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick grew up in Ireland and first heard Rory Gallagher's music in 1971 when Patrick was 13, and attended his first Gallagher concert in 1975. He was fortunate enough to see Gallagher play on 47 different occassions and meet him numerous times. Patrick describes Rory Gallagher as having been quite shy and humble.
Rumor has it that Patrick played an important role in Fender's decision to produce the Rory Gallagher Tribute Stratocaster. Congratulations to Patrick and Fender for their efforts in maintaining and spreading the Rory Gallagher legacy, and many thanks to Patrick for his work in writing and producing the three-part Gallagher series for Strat Collector News.
Pictured below: Rory Gallagher (left) and Patrick Kennedy (right) in 1981. Photo courtesy of Patrick Kennedy.
By Tom Watson
