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    Sale 1392

    CROSSROADS GUITAR AUCTION

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    24 June 2004

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    • VALCO-SUPRO
    Lot 53

    VALCO-SUPRO

    CIRCA 1963, VALCO-SUPRO MODEL 1540 BERMUDA

    Price realised

    USD 8,365

    Estimate

    USD 1,000 - USD 2,000

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    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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    Lot Essay

    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.

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    Donated by Hubert Sumlin

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