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A '65 Reissue Fender Twin Reverb amplifier used by Thom Yorke, and its matching tour flight case. Yorke extensively used '65 Reissue Fender Twin Reverb amplifiers during the late 1990s while performing with Radiohead, and for the recording of OK Computer. For most live performances during the '90s, two Twin Reverb Amplifiers were set up, one on either side of drummer Philip Selway, and were most notably seen while the band performed "My Iron Lung" at the Rock Am Ring festival in 1994, on Later.. With Jools Holland in 1997, and during their headline set at Glastonbury Festival in 1997. This amp was originally sold by one of Radiohead's technicians in 2007 and was purchased directly from them by the previous owner.

The amp is constructed from plywood with a black Tolex exterior. It features various control knobs and switches, the serial number "AC 09861", and a tape strip along the top edge bearing numbers in Yorke's handwriting that refer to his preferred live settings. Two small green stickers were also adhered to the front for Yorke, and "T1" is stencilled in white on the back. The previous owner has added a handle on the top and a reverb unit.

Also included in the lot is the amplifier's original purple metal wheeled flight case, which features "Radiohead" and "34" stencilled in white on the lid, and multiple freight stickers applied to the exterior. There is some general wear to the amp's exterior and the settings tape strip. Signs of corrosion are present on the case's metal components, and scuffing and marks from use are visible on its exterior.

The lot is accompanied by an original invoice from Radiohead's company, a printed copy of the original listing, printed emails between the previous owner and a technician, and a black-and-white promotional photo of Radiohead autographed by Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway. Dimensions (amplifier): 25 cm x 67 cm x 57 cm (9.75" x 26.25" x 22.5"); (case): 76 cm x 38 cm x 75 cm (30" x 15" x 29.5")

Special shipping required: see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.

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

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

Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 M

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