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Jack Bruce
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jack Bruce
- Warwick five-string fretless Thumb Bass in natural finish, 1989
- bubinga wood, ebony, mother of pearl, metal and electronic and plastic components
serial number K578 89, seven piece laminated through-neck with ebony fingerboard, pearlised plaque with black printed lettering "JACK BRUCE" on fingerboard near body joint, Bubinga wood double cutaway contoured body, headstock with veneer and "W" mother of pearl inlay, five black tuners, truss rod cover inscribed "Thumb Bass", two EMG active pickups, three rotary controls, one mini selector switch, metal bridge and metal tailpiece, in metal flight case with black plush lining
Condition
Good used condition. Missing two battery compartments and some 9 volt connectors have corroded, which could be easily rectified with some maintenance.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This instrument was used in the recording of Bruce's album A Question of Time in San Francisco in 1989 and was also used on stage and in photo shoots with Laura Levin in New York. It is of one of the earliest Warwick thumb bass 5-strings with neck-through construction.
Sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Jack Bruce.