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Fender Swinger guitar, personally owned by John Entwistle of The Who from 1969 when the band released their classic rock opera ''Tommy''. The Fender Swinger guitar is one of the rarest production guitars, with only 250 to 300 made and less than 30 in this Lake Placid Blue finish, aged to a deep green. Guitar shows serial #264153 on its neckplate, matching the guitar in John Entwistle's book ''Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection'', where it's featured on page 56; copy of the book is included. Also included are two lot tags and lotting sticker from Sotheby's where the guitar sold on 13 May 2003 as lot 191 in John Entwistle's estate sale, ''The John Entwistle Collection''. Some nicks and chipping to body of guitar, as expected from use, overall very good condition. In Fender hardshell case measuring 41'' x 14'', which has an old Continental Airlines tag tucked inside. A scarce guitar by one of the greatest rock 'n roll bassists.
The Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate SaleThe Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate SaleThe Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate SaleThe Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate Sale
The Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate SaleThe Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate Sale
The Who's John Entwistle Personally Owned Fender Swinger Guitar From 1969 -- One of the Rarest Production Guitars Ever Made, With Provenance From Sotheby's John Entwistle Estate Sale
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Auction closed on Thursday, December 12, 2019.
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