FREDDIE MERCURY, OWNED AND PLAYED FENDER GUITAR

A Fender Telecaster that's been personally owned and played by Freddie Mercury. The serial number of the guitar is "S 835696", dating to 1978, marked "Made in USA.

The guitar was given by Freddie to his manager, friend, and lover, Paul Prenter. A truly remarkable piece of music history!

Condition: Fine condition overall with minor breaks and scratches; minor color loss of the red paint.

Provenance: Letter of Provenance from Paul Prenter, Freddie Mercury's manager, friend, and lover, who got the guitar from Mercury, in which Prenter states that "He [Freddie Mercury] had it at home and played it but said that I should have it". Note that the letter also has handwritten text by the person who bought the guitar from Paul Prenter, so it's a two-in-one letter of provenance. Letter of Authenticity from Alexander Bitar History.