From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends

From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 222. Bob Weir | Alvarez, WY-1PG, stage used by Wasserman with RatDog.

Property of Bob Weir

Bob Weir | Alvarez, WY-1PG, stage used by Wasserman with RatDog

Lot Closed

October 14, 09:42 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of Bob Weir


Stage used by Wasserman with RatDog


Alvarez, WY-1PG, serial number 423309, made in Japan. Features Modulus graphite neck, matte grey finish, cedar top, mahogany back and sides, internal microphone, hipshot drop d tuner on low e string. Includes original hard shell case.


Very good condition. Shows signs of regular play wear. Finish is flaking off the neck near headstock and lower bout of body.


REFERENCE

Sotheby's would like to thank Alex Whitman of TR Crandall Guitars for his assistance with this lot.

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