- 135
[The Rolling Stones]
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- "Macabre" guitar replica
Dave Brewis & Kevin Parsons ("Dave of England") 2003 "Macabre" 5-string authorized by Tony Zemaitis, mahogany body and neck, 24-fret rosewood fretboard with dot and split-lozenge inlays, single humbucking pickup, nickle saddle, engraved aluminum tailpiece and pickup ring, engraved truss-rod cover and dragon logo on headstock, mother-of-pearl skull, cat face, wings, pistol and dagger inlaid in body top, engraved aluminum control cavity cover plate, all engraving by Danny O'Brien; clean as new. Gibson USA black tolex hardshell case, white plush lining, silver stencil on top.
Provenance
Symbolic Gallery, London
Condition
clean
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A wonderful replica of the Zemaitis "Macabre" built by "The Keeper of the Jigs and Protector of the Patterns" Dave Brewis and Kevin Parsons. The original Zemaitis "Macabre" was built in 1974 and delivered to Keith Richards in 1975. That guitar was destroyed in late 1978, most likely in a fire at Keith's rented Los Angeles house. When Tony Zemaitis retired, Dave Brewis approached him to carry on his guitar-making tradition, and Zemaitis gave him his jigs and patterns. Dave enlisted the aid of luthier Parsons to create the present guitar and carry on the standard.