Gibson / ES335 EX ROY ORBISON OH PRETTY WOMAN / 1988 / Black / Guitar
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THE BIG 'O'
We are happy to offer the following instrument that was owned and used by one of the worlds most Iconic of all artists, the late Roy Orbison
With hits such as 'Oh Pretty Woman' 'Only the lonely' 'Blue Bayou' and Crying, Roy Orbison is seen as a true musical icon. Orbison also went onto join the supergroup, The Travelling Wilbury's alongside Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and George Harrison adding his distinctive vocals and guitar to tracks such as 'Handle with Care' and many more.
Elvis Presley held Roy Orbison in very high regard, publicly stating that Roy had the 'most perfect voice' and referring to him as the 'greatest singer in the world during one of his Vegas concerts.
Gibson ES335 ex Roy Orbison
1980s ProductionBlack/Ebony Finish (Roys Signature Colour for all his classic instruments)
Maple Construction
Gold hardware
Twin humbuckers
Custom circuit/modifications ( Specified By Roy Personally )
Condition 8.5/10
Original touring case
History
The above instrument was supplied directly to Roy Orbison from the Gibson artist division with various custom options and was stage and tour used during his final concerts.
Verification
The guitar comes with the following verification
Various Archival Pictures of Use
Official signed Affidavit from Buckey Barret who was Roy's personal friend and long-serving guitarist and joint Grammy Award winner confirming its use and ownership and how it was gifted to him while in the presence of Tom Petty, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne.
A letter from world-renowned pickup designer, Tim Shaw confirming that during his employment within the Gibson Custom Shop he modified the electronics of the guitar specifically on the personal instruction of Roy Orbison
A letter From the Gibson Custom shop confirming the guitar was produced for Gibson's artist division.
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