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Lot Essay
This Fender Precision Bass is believed to have been one of Entwistle's earliest guitars. Originally sunburst in colour, John, in his letter confirms that he had it re-finished white.
Details
The Who John Entwistle
A 1962 Fender Precision Bass; serial number 80965, in white finish, double cutaway alder body, maple neck, twenty fret "slab" Brazilian wood fingerboard with dot inlays, one pickup, two rotary controls, nickel plated bridge baseplate with four adjustable saddles, faux tortoise shell pickguard; nickel plated pickup and bridge covers; Fender black rectangular hardshell case; accompanied by a letter signed by John Entwistle confirming the guitar was part of his collection
A 1962 Fender Precision Bass; serial number 80965, in white finish, double cutaway alder body, maple neck, twenty fret "slab" Brazilian wood fingerboard with dot inlays, one pickup, two rotary controls, nickel plated bridge baseplate with four adjustable saddles, faux tortoise shell pickguard; nickel plated pickup and bridge covers; Fender black rectangular hardshell case; accompanied by a letter signed by John Entwistle confirming the guitar was part of his collection
Provenance
From the collection of Brad and Diana Rodgers of www.whocollection.com
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.