This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/8/2023
1964 Melody Maker Guitar owned and played by Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones
Also played by Keith Richards
Serial Number: 243160
The consignor, who worked with the Stones by sourcing various vintage guitars for their guitar techs, was with Ronnie Wood and Stephan Sessler (Son of Freddie Sessler, the ultimate Rolling Stones Roadie) in 2006. Due to his work with the group, Ronnie gifted his personal 1964 Melody Maker to the consignor and signed it for him. Ronnie told him he played it frequently, as well as Keith Richards. Ronnie remembered Keith playing the guitar during their “Respectable” music video as well as studio sessions. Keith can be seen playing a similar guitar in the music video
The guitar has a value of several thousand dollars just as an instrument
Condition: Guitar is in good condition, plays beautifully but shows age
Provenance: LOA from a friend and employee of the band
Authentication: Roger Epperson (REAL) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity