BOB DYLAN, OWNED AND PLAYED 1977 FENDER GUITAR 

A Fender Telecaster guitar that's been personally owned and played by Bob Dylan. The guitar bears a beautiful natural finish, marked "Made in USA"; the serial number of the guitar is "S 728959", dating to 1977.

Any guitars that have been owned or played by Dylan are extremely rare and very seldom appear for sale, making this highly sought-after. The guitar is accompanied by a Fender guitar case.

Condition: Good condition, clean with no apparent damage.

Provenance: Letter of Provenance from César Diaz, who worked with Bob Dylan as his guitar technician. Diaz is also known to have worked with high-profile guitarists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, and Keith Richards. Diaz toured with Dylan in the early 1990s. The letter in full: "The Fender Telecaster, serial #S728959, 1977, was previously owned by Bob Dylan. Bob played this guitar in his studio and on stage. Beautiful finish and good condition, all original. I attest that the guitar is authentic and that it belonged to my friend Bob. Also accompanied is a Letter of Provenance from the man who bought the guitar from Diaz, confirming that the sale took place in 1990, the same year as the letter from Diaz was written. Letter of Authenticity from Heritage Auctions.Letter of Authenticity from Alexander Bitar History.