The following is one of the most important artist owned instruments to have been offered for sale in recent years and was used within the artists most creative periods. Please find details and specifications as follows.
History
The instrument was purchased by Neil Young in circa 1965 and was used extensively for both studio and public performances up until around 1969 / 70 when he traded with fellow Buffalo Springfield collaborator Jim Messina for his now iconic Old Black 1960s Gibson Les Paul Custom.
See wikipedia link as follows https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Black
Specification
1959 Gretsch 6120
- 1959
- Orange
- Filtertron Pickups
- Removed Pick guard (As Per Neil Young's preference)
- Internally/Externally Original
Verification - The instrument comes with both written , film and photographic verification to confirm history/ownership.
Interview - In a recent interview with the US Guitar Player magazine, Neil discusses trading the 6120 in trades for 'Old Black' quote as follows.
"Most guitar parts were recorded on the "Old Black," though in the earlier years with Buffalo Springfield and CSNY, I played mainly on Gretsch White Falcon and orange Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins. I acquired “Old Black” in 1969 through a trade with one-time Buffalo Springfield collaborator Jim Messina, who received the Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins guitar in exchange"
Note - As well as this guitar being owned and used by Neil Young during his time with Buffalo Springfield, it can also be seen being played by fellow band member Steven Stills see below .
Comments
The above is an exceptionally important instrument in the musical career of of one of the worlds most prolific of all artists. It's history is highly documented in both written and archival film and photographic media.