10-14-200710-15-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2380Boston
October 14, 2007 12:00 PMCalender
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American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1955, Model Byrdland

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Auction: Musical Instruments - 2380Location: BostonDate / Time: October 14, 2007 12:00PM

Description:

American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1955, Model Byrdland, labeled STYLE BYRDLAND, GIBSON GUITAR, NUMBER A 20985 IS HEREBY GUARANTEED ... etc., length of back 21 in., width of lower bout 17 3/16 in., with original case.
This example appears in the Gibson ledger on June 30, 1955, and is documented by A.R. Duchossoir in Gibson Electrics: The Classic Years as the first production Byrdland guitar.
Estimate $18,000-24,000

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Gibson Incorporated