Rock Style from The Boyd Collection 
27 June 2019
Rock Style from The Boyd Collection 
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Fender

1972/73 Telecaster electric guitar

1972/73
lacquered wood, steel, chrome-plated steel, plastic, maple 39 h × 12¾ w × 2¾ d in (99 × 32 × 7 cm)
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $2,500
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Serial number: 370574
Stamped to neckplate ‘370574’ with large 'F'. Decal logo to headstock ‘Fender Telecaster pat 2573254 3143028’. Stamped to base of neck '3 MAR 72 B'. Sold with period hardshell case.

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The Telecaster was the first successfully mass-produced solid body guitar, introduced by Leo Fender in 1951. With a simple and straightforward design, the Telecaster is still revered for its versatility and playability today. 

Countless musicians, from a range of genres have played Telecasters and the company has issued signature models for a number of the most legendary players. 

Joe Strummer
Keith Richards
Jimmy Page
Jeff Beck
Bruce Springsteen
Jeff Buckley
Prince

Merele Haggard
George Harrison
Muddy Waters
Bob Dylan
Pete Townsend
Keith Urban
Waylon Jennings

PJ Harvey
David Gilmour
Bill Frisell
Ted Greene
Frank Black
and many more...

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