{"title":"5.26 Guitars","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"elvis-guitar","title":"Elvis' Guitar","description":"Elvis Presley's Classical Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Elvis\"\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1950s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A rare artifact of rock and roll history, this extraordinary guitar was owned, played and signed by Elvis Presley, the artist who redefined modern music. It was later gifted to a close friend, who recounts a 1976 Las Vegas meeting in which Elvis retrieved it from his car and performed “That’s All Right” on the spot. He then presented it to his friend as a gift, signing it with his unmistakable “Elvis” autograph and describing it as a source of good luck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Elvis was photographed playing what is almost certainly this instrument in 1958 while stationed in Germany. A richly finished 1950s classical model, it is distinguished by a warm, polished body, contrasting black trim and a bold ink signature applied directly to the soundboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The guitar was chosen for the cover of Sotheby’s 1995 \u003cem\u003eCollectors’ Carrousel\u003c\/em\u003e catalog, affirming its importance. Elvis Presley’s enduring influence as a performer and ability to bridge gospel, country and rhythm and blues reshaped global popular culture, making surviving instruments associated with him among the most coveted in music memorabilia. Examples with documented provenance, direct ownership and his personal signature represent the rarest tier of Presley artifacts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The instrument is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity issued by Graceland Records dated September 20, 1995, and Unique Images. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-2723.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44728014012551,"sku":"32-2723","price":650000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2723_1_38493495-3a41-40bf-9ba7-fdf4c3942f62.png?v=1780144547"},{"product_id":"bob-dylans-guitar","title":"Bob Dylan's Guitar","description":"Bob Dylan's Aluminum-Body Fender Stratocaster\u003cbr\u003e Serial number NAMM 1993 #003\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1993 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bob Dylan is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, and this extraordinary custom Fender Stratocaster offers a direct connection to his revolutionary musical legacy. Created for the legendary musician, this experimental aluminum-body guitar embodies the innovation and individuality that defined both Dylan and Fender during one of the most creative eras in modern music history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted in 1993 by master builder J. Black of the Fender Custom Shop, the guitar is one of only four of its kind, each with unique decoration. Its striking engraved aluminum body is engraved in a flowing Art Nouveau style, transforming the iconic Stratocaster silhouette into a sculptural work of art. Signed beneath the pickguard “J. Black for Bob Dylan,” the instrument is accompanied by its original Fender invoice directing delivery to the care of Bob Dylan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Few artists have reshaped popular music as profoundly as Bob Dylan. His controversial embrace of the electric guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival altered the course of folk and rock music forever, with the Fender Stratocaster becoming inseparable from that transformation. Likewise, Fender’s Custom Shop has long stood at the forefront of guitar innovation, producing highly limited experimental instruments that push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. This guitar, one of only four examples created for the 1993 NAMM show, represents an exceptionally rare intersection of musical history, artistic experimentation and rock-and-roll mythology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"J. Black for Bob Dylan\" beneath the pickguard\u003cbr\u003e Bears the J. Black Custom Shop logo on the back of the headstock \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Guitar: 39\" high x 12 1\/2\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-2724.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44728034558087,"sku":"32-2724","price":900000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2724_1_89708cb0-624b-4219-93aa-08a07b0983ef.png?v=1780144520"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/5-26-guitars.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}