$75,000
An Elvis Presley stage played black Gibson J-200 acoustic guitar, serial number 61952, circa 1963. The guitar has a Kenpo Karate sticker affixed to the body of the guitar, floral faux tortoise pickguard, crown inlays on fretboard, and a single crown inlay on the headstock, mustache style bridge, and truss rod cover marked “J-200.” According to the accompanying letter of authenticity from Marty Lacker, Presley was given the guitar during a recording session at Studio B in Nashville in the 1960s. Presley gave Lacker the guitar as Lacker was leaving Graceland in 1976. Accompanied by a photograph of Elvis Presley performing with this guitar in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 9, 1975. Photograph, 36 by 27 1/2 inches, framed Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-05-15
