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A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black'…
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Sydney
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7-Apr-2018
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A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black' acoustic guitar, no. 90 of 250 for 1997, American made, serial number 93206002, black nitrocellulose finish, A-Grade Sitka Spruce top with A-Grade Curly Maple back and sides, mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard with 'The King' motif mother-of-pearl inlays, six gold plated 'Tulip' machine heads, a holly headstock veneer with mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and a 'Kings Crown' motif, hard case with purple crushed velvet velour. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. In 2000 I took a road trip from Texas to New York, via West Virginia, for the filming of A Beautiful Mind (2001). I took a detour via Memphis to visit Graceland and I bought this guitar from the shop there. It is no. 90 of 250 produced for 1997.' Russell Crowe
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Entertainment Equipment: Musical Instruments & Accessories