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A Fender Precision bass guitar used and owned by Noel Gallagher during his time in British band Oasis. Although recognised primarily as the band's lead guitarist, Gallagher often laid down bass tracks during album recordings. This guitar was originally obtained from Gallagher's personal collection and was used extensively during the recording of Dig Out Your Soul in Abbey Road Studios. The bass can be seen being played by Andy Bell during the Oasis documentary Gold and Silver and Sunshine: The Making of Dig Out Your Soul, and is visible in the background of a black-and-white photo of Bell, which appears in the film.

This circa-1973 Fender Precision bass guitar features a maple neck and a sunburst-finish alder body with a tortoiseshell scratchplate. The serial number "392183" adorns a metal plate at the back of the body. A white tape strip has been added to the lower control knob on the front to indicate a specific preferred setting, and the back of the headstock is autographed in black ink by Gallagher.

The guitar comes in a rectangular yellow-fabric hardshell Fender case, which contains spare bass strings to which a tag is attached, reading "62 Vintage Precision Bass". The metal guitar tuners display minor signs of corrosion, and the finish on one side of the body has worn away over time. The ink on Gallagher's autograph has smudged in places. Dimensions (guitar): 116.5 cm x 33 cm x 6 cm (45.75" x 13" x 2.25"); (case): 122 cm x 40.5 cm x 12 cm (48" x 16" x 4.75")

The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

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

Contains Organic Materials; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 † Δ

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