A Truetone L21 'Tobacco Sunburst' acoustic guitar, inscribed by Les Paul , circa 1960s
Estimate $300 – $500
American made, with a nitrocellulose 'Tobacco Sunburst' finish, double bound ply body with bolt-on neck, nickel tailpiece, height adjustable rosewood bridge with rosewood base, three screw plastic pickguard, ebony stained fingerboard with block inlays, three-on-plate machine head with white plastic buttons, together with a soft case with silver lining, inscribed by Les Paul 'To Russell, call me and I'll help you tune this mother'
(Not playable)
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.
- Lot Sold $3,200 (Hammer Price)
- $3,904 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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