Jack Bruce

serial number V009474, maple neck, twenty-two fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, headstock with six tuners, Fender 50 transfer on reverse of headstock, single string guide, three single-coil pickups, two rotary controls, four selector switches, roller bridge and tremolo tailpiece with tremolo arm, red marble effect pickguard, Japanese reissue, in soft black 'Rockbag' Warwick carrying case; [with:] the Fender 50th Anniversary Award presented to Jack Bruce in 1996 with this guitar (2)

Good used condition. Metal parts show signs of mild corrosion. Pickguard shows signs of playing wear. Body shows sign of playing wear.
"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."

Jack Bruce is famously associated with the Fender VI Bass which he played with The Graham Bond Organisation and then with Cream until 1967. His original model was painted psychedelic by The Fool during his time with Cream. This reissue bass was presented to Jack by Fender and can be seen hanging on the wall of his home in the 2012 BBC Scotland documentary The Man Behind the Bass.

Sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Jack Bruce.