A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, LES PAUL JUNIOR

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GIBSON INCORPORATED, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, 1957
A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, LES PAUL JUNIOR
The logo Gibson / Les Paul / JUNIOR silkscreened at the headstock, 7 5740, ink stamped on the reverse, of a sunburst finish, together with a later hard case and leather strap, accompanied by the original shipping invoice dated 6 December 2005
Length of back 17 3/8 in. (44.2 cm.)
GIBSON

Sale room notice

Mark Knopfler plans to donate no less than 25% of the total hammer price received, to be split equally between The British Red Cross Society (a charity registered in England and Wales with charity number 220949, Scotland with charity number SC037738, Isle of Man with charity number 0752, and Jersey with charity number 430), Brave Hearts of the North East (a charity registered in England and Wales with charity number 1006247) and the Tusk Trust Limited (a charity registered in England and Wales with charity number 1186533).

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Lot Essay

Mark Knopfler acquired this guitar from Nationwide Guitars in Columbia, Maryland, in December 2005. Guitar tech Glenn Saggers told us that, once purchased, every guitar would spend time in Mark’s hands so he could get an idea of the sound and where a particular guitar might fit in a particular song. Although tried during the recording process, this Les Paul Junior ultimately never made it onto a record. From time to time, Knopfler kept this guitar in his study for home use.

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