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The Beatles John Lennon Stage Used 1960’s Selmer Guitar Strap.
Offered here is one of John Lennon’s original 1960’s black Selmer Guitar Straps, used on stage with the Beatles.
Provenance: From the collection of Norman Smith. Norman Smith was the engineer on all of the EMI studio recordings by the Beatles until 1965, when EMI promoted him from engineer to producer. The last Beatles album he recorded was Rubber Soul, and Smith engineered the sound for almost 100 Beatles songs in total.
John Lennon first bestowed upon Smith the nickname of "Normal", and it was quickly picked up by the other Beatles. Lennon did so as a humorous reference to Smith's very unhurried and unflappable nature.
This Selmer guitar strap was used by John Lennon throughout the 1960’s, and was given to Norman as a gift from John. The consignor purchased the strap directly from Norman Smith in the late 1980’s.
Good, stage used condition.
Authentication: Real Game Used (RGU) Letter of Authenticity, a Letter of Provenance and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.