And the auction has them all! So complete is this collection that it even includes a clump of Johnny’s actual beard with photos verifying the shearing.įor fans and collectors, there are many extremely rare rock and blues posters and vintage photographs documenting early appearances at clubs now long gone. Rings, necklaces, hats (sweat stains and all), belts, straps, scarves and more were trademarks of his style. On stage, Johnny Winter’s stiletto-thin frame was often draped in memorable outfits and customized accessories. These, and assorted wonderful vintage instruments, constitute the artist’s personal collection, which also includes the simple wooden ukulele-his very first guitar-that he is shown with around the age of ten in family photos. And though they appear almost toy-like, Winter’s three Lazer guitars gave some of the most powerful sounds of his career. Johnny also banged out song after song on his metal resonators, the instruments he affectionately called “garbage cans with strings,” some of which were uniquely crafted for him. Many vividly remember the musician’s love affair with Gibson’s uniquely shaped Firebirds, all five of which are in the sale, including the iconic instrument that Johnny played live with Muddy Waters. Johnny Winter is prominently included on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists, so of course no auction would be complete without his collection of three dozen guitars. John, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, and Brian Setzer for the album Step Back, released posthumously. At the time of his death in 2014, he was recording with Eric Clapton, Dr. King and Muddy Waters, and gave a spectacular performance at Woodstock. Many remember him for his distinct covers of songs including “Johnny B Goode” by Chuck Berry, and “Highway 61 Revisited” by Bob Dylan, as well as the original “Still Alive and Well” and “I’m Yours and I’m Hers.” Often accompanied by his brother Edgar, Johnny also shared the stage with his blues idols B.B. On September 30 and October 1 at Gibson Brands New York Showroom (once home to the iconic recording studio the “Hit Factory”), the Johnny Winter Collection will be sold at one wild, unreserved Guernsey’s Auction.įrom his east Texas roots, Johnny Winter motored through the Austin clubs and onto a global stage. Through the decades, his music thrilled millions and for many, the treasures he left behind will be both poignant and magical. A 130-pound, cross-eyed albino with long fleecy hair playing some of the gutsiest, fluid blues guitar you ever heard.” So said Rolling Stone in 1968 when describing a young, raw and riveting Johnny Winter. The original utilized a Tune-O-Matic bridge this Custom Shop reissue features an ABR-1 bridge with heavy stop-bar tailpiece.“. While the 1963 Firebird was released in several pickup and tailpiece combinations, the "V" model included two mini-humbucker pickups, trapezoid pearl inlays, cream neck binding, and Gibson's classic "banjo" tuning keys - all of which are faithfully recreated in the Johnny Winter Firebird. The "reverse" body features a longer right-hand horn and reversed headstock with tuners on the treble side - details that defied Gibson's seemingly "old-fashioned" image in the late '60s, and made other guitar makers sit up and take notice. Like the first Firebirds, this Custom Shop recreation employs Gibson's unusual "reverse" body design so prized by collectors. The guitar comes with the original hardshell case, signed COA, inspection checklists, and other paperwork as shown. The guitar is all-original and minty except one pickup was rewound by Lindy Fralin (matched to the other brilliantly). I've only seen them in the 30's serial number range and all were from Wildwood Guitars so I assume it was a special request. Tom Murphy aged, perfect copy of Johnny Winter's main guitar! Only 150 were made, but only a very select few have the hand-signed back plate. Only a few of these were hand-signed on the back plate as well as the certificate. 2008 Gibson Custom Shop Johnny Winter '63 Firebird AGED and SIGNED!
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