February 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2013
David Crosby's personally owned and played Gibson guitar, used by Crosby in "The Byrds," one of the most influential bands of the 1960's. Crosby's role in "The Byrds" from the iconic group's formation in 1964 until his departure in 1967 garnered him his first of two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Guitar is the widely recognized Gibson ES-335, with a Bigsby Vibrato tailpiece tremolo. Dating to 1958, this model was the first electric guitar to introduce the semi-hollow body design. Neck is one-piece mahogany beneath a rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays. Measures 16.5" wide, 20" long, and 1.75" deep. Housed in a black hardshell case lined in orange velvet. Scattered nicks and bumping to top of headstock, else near fine. With an LOA from David Crosby.
David Crosby's Own Gibson ES-335 Guitar -- From His Days in "The Byrds"
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