Withdrawn from sale - Following the extremely sad news of Be...

Estimate

£1,000 - £1,500

Withdrawn from sale - Following the extremely sad news of Bernie Marsden’s passing last week, it has been decided that the sale of the Bernie Marsden Collection will be postponed until further notice. Bernie was one of the most loved figures in the guitar community and following discussions with the family we have decided there should be an appropriate period before any event takes place as a mark of respect. We will make a further announcement regarding a future sale date following this period of mourning.

Gardiner Houlgate    

Bernie Marsden and Peter Green interest - Whitesnake era Gretsch Streamliner hollow body electric guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 5834, circa 1968; Body: red finish, slight fading to front, scratches and minor dings; Neck: good; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: generally good; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: later hard case with 'Bernie Marsden' stencil to case lid; Weight: 3.10kg; Overall condition: good

*Bought by Bernie Marsden in New York at the end of the ill-fated Whitesnake, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden USA tour in 1981. Bernie loaned the guitar to his friend Peter Green in the 1990s as he enjoyed playing it. This guitar features on page 337 of Bernie's book 'Tales of Tone and Volume'. The guitar case bearing an Air India luggage tag and the case pockets including another Air India tag bearing Bernie's name