Sale 1392
New York
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24 June 2004
Price realised
USD 8,365
Estimate
VALCO-SUPRO CIRCA 1963, VALCO-SUPRO MODEL 1540 BERMUDA The headstock bearing the logo SUPRO and on the reverse T74017, with hand-written inscription POUR/SAMBUCA/HERE, fibreglass body in red finish fitted with two Humbucking-style pickups, signed on the body in felt pen Hubert Sumlin; and soft case (2)
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According to Hubert Sumlin, he has had this guitar in his possession for two years - it was a gift from a friend which he enjoyed playing at home.
Pre-Lot Text
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