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A photo-matched Suzuki Hummingbird guitar used and owned by Noel Gallagher during his time in iconic British band Oasis. This guitar was originally obtained from Gallagher's personal collection and was used to warm up and jam backstage. Wear near the soundhole and patterns on the pickguard can be matched to a Mick Hutson photograph of Gallagher holding the guitar backstage at an Oasis concert in Amsterdam on 21 January 2009.

This guitar is a Suzuki W-65H replica of a Gibson Hummingbird and comprises a rosewood fretboard and a Nyatoh-and-spruce body with a cherry sunburst finish. The serial number "91008" is written on a sticker inside the soundhole, and the back of the headstock is autographed by Gallagher in silver-coloured ink.

The lot comes in a hard case which displays "Aco Red 58, Suzuki, Not Used For Show, NG", meaning Gallagher never used it on stage. Also included in the case are several of Gallagher's plectrums. The body displays scratches on the back, and some of the pickguard's decorative patterns have worn away. Dimensions (guitar): 106 cm x 40 cm x 11.5 cm (41.75" x 15.75" x 4.5"); (case): 112.5 cm x 48 cm x 16.5 cm (44" x 19" x 6.5")

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Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 † Δ

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