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A Fender F-35 acoustic guitar smashed by Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher during the recording of the band's third studio album, Be Here Now. This lot comes from the personal collection of renowned UK music producer and sound engineer Nick Brine.

This guitar played a significant role in the infamous story involving Brine and the Gallagher brothers at Abbey Road Studios in 1996. After a heavy night of drinking, Liam threw Noel's Fender Jag across the studio, having read something his older brother had said about him in the newspaper. He then threw a second guitar - this Fender F-35 acoustic - smashing it to bits, unaware that it in fact belonged to Brine. When Noel entered, he pointed out that the guitar wasn't his, and Brine claimed ownership, explaining it had been a gift from his mother. At Noel's insistence, Liam called Brine's mother and apologised to her over the phone. Noel then gave Brine the guitar on which he recorded Wonderwall (also offered in this auction: Lot 261) to replace the destroyed instrument.

The guitar is a 1970s Fender model F-35. The main body is made of plywood while the sides and rear are mahogany, as is the neck. The bridge is rosewood, and the turning pegs and capstans are metal. The Fender label adhered to the guitar's back wall inside the sound hole remains intact.

The damage caused by Liam has meant that the rear is totally detached from the main body, while there is significant splintering to the left of the sound hole and to the right of the pickguard. The guitar and its fractured parts are presented in a display case. Dimensions: 113 cm x 47 cm x 15 cm (44.5" x 18.5" x 6")

Contains organic materials, see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Additional Provenance:

This lot comes from the personal collection of producer and sound engineer Nick Brine. Beginning his career in 1996, Brine has worked in major studios and collaborated with iconic artists including Oasis, The Verve, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, The Stone Roses, Brian May / Roger Taylor (Queen), Nick Cave and many more. Brine now runs independent label Flip Flop Records, offering label services and helping artists progress in the music industry.

Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 M

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