Lot 509 - Cliff Richards Fender Stratocaster Guitar

Sold Stock #156777 | Sold Nov 19 2023

CLIFF RICHARD

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2023

Lot #509 - Cliff Richard's Fender Stratocaster Guitar

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Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 9th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.

A modified Fender Stratocaster guitar which belonged to Sir Cliff Richard. Originally this guitar was owned by musician and record producer Jim Messina, formerly one half of the rock-pop duo Loggins and Messina. Messina eventually gave this guitar to Richard, who used it several times to perform his hit single "Move It" on stage, including the TV special An Audience with Cliff Richard in November 1999.

Dated circa 1959, the Fender guitar comprises a refinished maple neck and a refinished Olympic white body. The serial number "33880" appears on a metal plate at the back of the body, and the instrument comes with a protective hard leather case lined with red faux fur. The back of the body displays signs of wear, and the lot is accompanied by a handwritten letter signed by Richard, with a printed copy of a photograph showing him holding the guitar. Dimensions (guitar): 99 cm x 32 cm x 6 cm (39" x 12 1/2" x 2 1/4")

Several components of the instrument have been modified and replaced over time. Please enquire for further details.

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £4,000 - 8,000 M

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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