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Bo Diddley Owned, Played & Twice Signed Signature Model Red Cigar Box Guitar.
This Bo Diddley signature Gretsch Synchomatic red cigar box guitar was owned and played by Bo Diddley, and he has signed the guitar twice on the body. Diddley signed at the top of the guitar near the frets in black felt tip marker, with the date "01" as well as towards the bottom of the guitar, in white paint pen. The guitar comes from the collection of the person he gifted it to in 2001. Accompanying the guitar is a Bo Diddley press kit from Atlantic Records, a signed photograph and a Durham, NC Bluesfest stage fest and a Blues Fest envelope.
Bo Diddley can be seen with a similar guitar.
Condition: Good
Authentication: Letter from the owner of the guitar who received it directly from Bo Diddley, concert memorabilia from the Bluesfest, a Real Game Used (RGU) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.