$7,200
A 1956 Fender Precision electric bass guitar, Serial Number 13182, sunburst finish, double cutaway solid body, white pickguard, one pick up, two rotary controls, together with hard-shell case, signed: “Stan Kesler, 1957” in black ink on back of body. This bass was owned and played by Sun Records staff musician and songwriter Stan Kesler during various live performances. Kesler is best remembered for his work with Sun Records, playing bass and steel guitar on numerous sessions with notable artists including Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Additionally, he wrote five songs for Elvis Presley including the hit single “I Forgot To Remember To Forget” which stayed on the charts longer than any Elvis recording. Together with a black and white photograph of Kesler with the bass, photocopies of Kesler’s United States Passport, Vaccination Certificate, and several handwritten set lists from live performances. Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2006-12-16
