$25,600
A Jackson Randy Rhoads model "shark fin" guitar with hot pink finish from the personal collection of Vinnie Vincent, former lead guitarist of the rock group KISS, serial number: RR0213. Vincent recalls using this guitar extensively during the Creatures of the Night - Kiss 10th Anniversary Tour; in the studio and while on tour for the album Lick It Up (Mercury, 1983); as well as in the 1983 videos for "Lick It Up" and "All Hell's Breaking Loose"; and additionally on both of his VINNIE VINCENT INVASION albums, including the famous feedback intro for the song Boyz Are Gonna Rock , and the Guitars from Hell and Euphoria albums. "This guitar," Vincent explains, "which was rediscovered after almost 25 years, is the last of only four custom neck inlay models that were produced by Jackson for my use. It was originally painted in a gold metal flake finish, as can be seen in numerous photos from my early days in KISS, and was later sent back to the Jackson factory prior to the filming of the 'LICK IT UP' VIDEO where it underwent modifications and was repainted hot pink." It was sent back to the factory in the mid 80's to update the logo on the headstock." The guitar has been refitted with the original parts and is accompanied by an original Lick It Up tourbook and the original hardcase used while touring with KISS. PROVENANCE From the Collection of Vinnie Vincent Categories: Vinnie Vincent
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-11-07
