Gretsch Country Gentleman Ex JOHNNY MARR Walnut 2000

THE JOHNNY MARR COLLECTION

We are pleased to offer the following Gretsch Country Gentleman, formerly owned and used by Johnny Marr of The Smiths, the undisputed Godfather of the Manchester Movement. Following the recent Christie’s sale of Marr’s personal guitar collection, which realised £3.65 million across 111 lots, interest in his guitars has reached unprecedented levels. This instrument will be of particular interest to both Johnny Marr and The Smiths fans, as well as serious collectors of guitars with genuine rock ’n’ roll provenance.

Gretsch Country Gentleman

Walnut 

Twin Pickups 

Bigsby Vibrato 

Original Road/Touring Case 

Condition - Stage , Tour Used 

Favoured Tone 

Original Gretsch Country Gentleman's have been used and favoured my many respected and influential artists from George Harrison of The Beatles  though to his fellow Mancunian John Squire off The Stone Roses 

History 

The above instrument was custom Made for Johnny Marr and was used for live and recording purposes  that included  “Satellite Skin “ for Modest Mouse 

Verification 

The guitar comes with the following verification 

Personal letter from Johnny Marr to confirm, use ownership

Various Online and Published Archival Pictures 

History Of Use 

The above instrument was used for both stage , touring and recording purposes and was a Key Ingredient to Johnny Marr's Guitar Sound 

Comments 

Johnny Marr to many is the Godfather of the Madchester Movement with his guitar style and tone instantly recognisable. 

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