05-01-201105-02-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2544BBoston
May 1, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
38

American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, c. 1934, Style L-5

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Auction: Musical Instruments - 2544BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 01, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, c. 1934, Style L-5, serial 91571, width of lower bout 16 1/16 in., with later patent tailpiece and travel case.

Provenance: Christopher Guest

Proceeds from the sale of Lot 38 will benefit Berklee City Music, a non-profit award-winning program serving young students in the Boston area and across the country. Berklee City Music provides year-round tuition-free instruction, expert faculty, individual mentoring, and scholarship opportunities to prepare students for college and help grow musical talent, self-confidence, and other skills to benefit themselves and their community.

Christopher Guest is an Emmy award-winning actor/director, Grammy-award winning musician and Berklee Trustee.


Estimate $10,000-12,000

Keywords

Berklee City Music, Christopher Guest, Gibson Incorporated, travel case, Trustee, winning musician, Grammy, actor /director, Grammy-award, Emmy award