A Gibson SST-6 Chet Atkins 'Cherry Red' acoustic/electric guitar, 1990
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR KIRK PENGILLY, SYDNEY
American made, serial number 92750526 'Promotional not for resale' stamped to rear of headstock, six 'Mini Schaller' die-cast machine heads, gloss cherry finish, solid spruce top, mahogany body with Chromyte reinforcement, 'Slim Taper' mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, ebony bridge and bridge pins, transducer pickup at bridge with active volume, bass and treble controls, rectangular Gibson case with pink interior, acquired on 9 May 1993
"Andrew Farriss had one of these and it's his favourite 'acoustic-style' of guitar for live performance. I bought mine for its ease of playing and great sound, too." Kirk Pengilly
- Lot Sold $3,000 (Hammer Price)
- $3,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection of Mr Kirk Pengilly, Sydney, acquired 9 May 1993
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Matthew LiveriadisConsultant Specialist, Guitars Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Matthew Liveriadis |
Olivia JiaAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Olivia Jia |
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