Lot #166 - A Gibson SST-6 Chet Atkins 'Cherry Red' acoustic/electric guitar, 1990
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:The Kirk Pengilly (INXS) Collection
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Sale Date:21 Mar 2018 ~ 7.30pm
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Lot #:166
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Lot Description:A Gibson SST-6 Chet Atkins 'Cherry Red' acoustic/electric guitar, 1990
American made, serial number 92750526 'Promotional not for resale' stamped to rear of headstock, six 'Mini Schaller' die-cast machine heads, gloss cherry finish, solid spruce top, mahogany body with Chromyte reinforcement, 'Slim Taper' mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, ebony bridge and bridge pins, transducer pickup at bridge with active volume, bass and treble controls, rectangular Gibson case with pink interior. -
Provenance:Private Collection of Mr Kirk Pengilly, Sydney
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Notes:Acquired on 9 May 1993. "Andrew Farriss had one of these and it's his favourite 'acoustic-style' of guitar for live performance. I bought mine for its ease of playing and great sound, too." Kirk Pengilly
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Estimate:A$2,500 - 3,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Musical
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