1967 Martin D12-35 ex Gordon Giltrap Rosewood / Spruce

Gordon Giltrap - owned and autographed 1967 Martin D12-35 acoustic guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 222737; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, some light checking and surface marks; Top: sitka spruce, pick and other surface play wear, lacquer checking and other minor dings; Neck: mahogany, light wear and dings; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: mild wear; Hardware: good; Case: fitted hard case; Overall condition: good for age

*Sold with non-transferrable CITES A10 certificate no. 25GBA10B8BD9P (domestic use only)

*Previously owned and used by renowned UK guitarist Gordon Giltrap. The guitar was purchased by the vendor directly from Giltrap in December 1998, and is sold with a handwritten letter to the vendor stating its provenance and also bears an autograph to the spruce top. Also included is a colour photograph of Giltrap and Brian May at a recording studio which is autographed by both with a tribute to the vendor.