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

1964 Tonemaster electric guitar

1964
plastic, acrylic, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, brass, rosewood, steel, fiberglass, bone 39½ h × 13½ w × 2½ d in (100 × 34 × 6 cm)
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,125
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Serial number: G 32885
Molded plastic logo to headstock ‘Supro’. Engraved badge manufacturer's mark to back of headstock ‘G 32885’. Stamped manufacturer's mark to tuners ‘Kluson Deluxe’. Sold with original case and certificate of authenticity issued by family of famed Jazz guitarist, Ted Greene.
provenance: Ted Greene, Encino

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This guitar belonged to accomplished Jazz guitarist, Ted Greene. Based in California, Greene was also a music educator who taught privately and authored several instructional books on technique. Although Greene never achieved mainstream success, he was highly regarded and respected by fellow guitarists for his expert skill and artistry. 

This guitar is sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by Greene's family.

Ted Greene photographed by Bob Barry
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