The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

There are five repaired back cracks extending up from the bottom edge. One crack extends the full length of the back and has been re-enforced internally with a rosewood cleat running the length of the crack.
The bridge plate is original, but the bridge is not original and has been replaced with an oversized belly bridge. The fingerboard is not original. The tuners are of the period but not original to this guitar. There are three compression divots on the back of the neck likely formed from a capo which have been filled and retouched with varnish. The neck has likely been over polished. There is an area of wear to the top on the treble side of the sound hole. The area has been filled and over varnished.

Guitars, amps, cabs and pedals (Instruments) are composite Instruments fabricated with multiple interchangeable parts and components. These include but are not limited to necks, frets, tuners, pickguards, knobs, switches, pickups, and potentiometers. Many instruments in this collection have been used as tools of the trade for a professional musicians and may have often been altered to fit their needs as an artist. These alterations may include changes to the original manufacturer’s parts and finishes. Each lot is sold “as is”. Neither Christie’s nor the Sellers warrant that any Instrument exists in its original state or that any alterations noted in any Condition Report are final. Please see the Conditions of Sale, which can be accessed through the sale landing page on christies.com, for more information.