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Dylan and Robertson Telecaster Sells
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Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Telecaster sold at auction for 650000 dollars after a storied run in the electric era
- Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster sold for 650000 dollars at Julien's Auction in New York
- Dylan used the guitar throughout 1965 and on the 1966 world tour, including the Manchester Judas performance
- The instrument was used on Blonde on Blonde and linked to Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited
- Robertson used the Telecaster to write Chest Fever, Caledonia Mission, and The Weight
- Robertson later used it on The Band's Stage Fright era and handed it to Eric Clapton in 1974
- The guitar was stripped from black to natural in 1970 and later received pickup, pickguard, and bridge changes
- It sold at Julien's Music Icons auction after an estimated value of 500000 to 700000 dollars
Quick Facts
- What: A historic 1965 Fender Telecaster sold at auction
- Where: New York at Juliens Music Icons sale
- Why: Its use in Dylans electric era and The Band recordings
- Who: Bob Dylan Robbie Robertson and Juliens Auctions
- When: Sold yesterday after a May auction listing
Coverage Timeline: 578 Days
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Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster sold for $650,000 at Julien's Auction in New York yesterday.
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