A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, JAGUAR

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FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY, FULLERTON, 1962
A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, JAGUAR
With decal logo Fender JAGUAR / PAT 2….00 2,972,923 3,143,0.. 2,741,146 DES 186826 PAT. PENDING / OFFSET / Contour / Body to the headstock, stamped 89979 to the neckplate, custom metallic color, with later hardshell case bearing a label inscribed FENDER JAGUAR METALLIC BLUE #89979; accompanied by the original inventory list from Gruhn Guitars, Inc. dated 28th February 1978
Length of back 17 in. (43.3 cm.)

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Lot Essay

In his pursuit to acquire the four key models in the development of the Fender electric guitar for his collection, David Gilmour purchased this Fender Jaguar in March 1978 from Gruhn Guitars, Nashville, Tennessee. The Gruhn inventory number was 100177 at the time of sale. Gilmour told us that the guitar has been used quite a lot in the studio over the years.

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