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stolen at the time of his passing
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stolen at the time of his passing
Most likely not true at all. About all of the guitars associated with Brian (which is different to 'Brian's guitars') have shown up after his death one way or another.
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stolen at the time of his passing
Most likely not true at all. About all of the guitars associated with Brian (which is different to 'Brian's guitars') have shown up after his death one way or another.
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stolen at the time of his passing
Most likely not true at all. About all of the guitars associated with Brian (which is different to 'Brian's guitars') have shown up after his death one way or another.
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I don't agree with that. I think they're gone for good. Lost.
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stolen at the time of his passing
Most likely not true at all. About all of the guitars associated with Brian (which is different to 'Brian's guitars') have shown up after his death one way or another.
Mathijs
I don't agree with that. I think they're gone for good. Lost.
How can you not agree on facts? What a silly remark. I know it is more romantic to believe everything was stolen from him, but that's just not true.
The Harmony Stratone has shown up in the hands of a dentist friend and put up for auction. The Vox Teardrop and Gretsch Anniversary given away by Brian and now property of the Hardrock .
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The Greek
stolen at the time of his passing
Most likely not true at all. About all of the guitars associated with Brian (which is different to 'Brian's guitars') have shown up after his death one way or another.
Mathijs
I don't agree with that. I think they're gone for good. Lost.
How can you not agree on facts? What a silly remark. I know it is more romantic to believe everything was stolen from him, but that's just not true.
The Harmony Stratone has shown up in the hands of a dentist friend and put up for auction. The Vox Teardrop and Gretsch Anniversary given away by Brian and now property of the Hardrock .
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Hi. Which Hard Rock Cafe has the Annie?
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From: Herman, Barrie (Orlando Corporate Memorablilia)
Date: Thursday, November 01, 2001
To: Customer Care
Subject: RE: Brian Jones teardrop vox guitar
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your inquiry. Currently the Brian Jones Vox Teardrop guitar is located in the Hard Rock London Vault. The Vault is located on the bottom floor of the merchandise shop in London, which is across the street from the cafe. This was the same guitar we purchased from Sothebys in 1984, and was on display in the New York Hard Rock for many years. Guided tours of the Vault are complimentary, so if you are out that way, you must check it out!
Sincerely,
Barrie Herman
Acquisitions Manager, Memorabilia
Hard Rock Cafe International
www.hardrock.com
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This is an old email found through google (2001) but may be still valid.Quote
From: Herman, Barrie (Orlando Corporate Memorablilia)
Date: Thursday, November 01, 2001
To: Customer Care
Subject: RE: Brian Jones teardrop vox guitar
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your inquiry. Currently the Brian Jones Vox Teardrop guitar is located in the Hard Rock London Vault. The Vault is located on the bottom floor of the merchandise shop in London, which is across the street from the cafe. This was the same guitar we purchased from Sothebys in 1984, and was on display in the New York Hard Rock for many years. Guided tours of the Vault are complimentary, so if you are out that way, you must check it out!
Sincerely,
Barrie Herman
Acquisitions Manager, Memorabilia
Hard Rock Cafe International
www.hardrock.com
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This is an old email found through google (2001) but may be still valid.Quote
From: Herman, Barrie (Orlando Corporate Memorablilia)
Date: Thursday, November 01, 2001
To: Customer Care
Subject: RE: Brian Jones teardrop vox guitar
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your inquiry. Currently the Brian Jones Vox Teardrop guitar is located in the Hard Rock London Vault. The Vault is located on the bottom floor of the merchandise shop in London, which is across the street from the cafe. This was the same guitar we purchased from Sothebys in 1984, and was on display in the New York Hard Rock for many years. Guided tours of the Vault are complimentary, so if you are out that way, you must check it out!
Sincerely,
Barrie Herman
Acquisitions Manager, Memorabilia
Hard Rock Cafe International
www.hardrock.com
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There could be a number of Brian guitars and Mick Taylor guitars all mixed in with what the band retains.
I wonder what happend to the sitars and the tanpura he used? According to Hendrix old girlfriend Kathy Etchingham Brian brought a sitar with him to a session he and Dave Mason had together with Jimi Hendrix at the Olympic Studios. This may indicate that he kept at least one sitar at home.Quote
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Did I miss any instrument? Reportedly the Stones have various warehouses and storage rooms all over the world where they keep piles and piles of equipment and instruments, and they are also know for giving away much when they are not interested in them anymore.
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Edit: from another post I understand the Cleveland Hall of Fame museum has a Bijou that 'might'have belonged to the Stones.
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There could be a number of Brian guitars and Mick Taylor guitars all mixed in with what the band retains.
I distinctly remember, although can't remember where, hearing a story about Ronnie putting on one of Brian's old guitars and when Mick or Keith saw it on him, immediately ordered Ronnie to take it off.
Might have been in According To...
Can anyone elaborate on this?
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stolen at the time of his passing
Most likely not true at all. About all of the guitars associated with Brian (which is different to 'Brian's guitars') have shown up after his death one way or another.
Mathijs
I don't agree with that. I think they're gone for good. Lost.
How can you not agree on facts? What a silly remark. I know it is more romantic to believe everything was stolen from him, but that's just not true.
The Harmony Stratone has shown up in the hands of a dentist friend and put up for auction. The Vox Teardrop and Gretsch Anniversary given away by Brian and now property of the Hardrock Cafe. Then the remaining guitars: most likely not 'owned' by Brian, but given or loaned to the Stones, just as any big band received instruments as promotion. The Casino was stolen on tour in Germany in '66. The ES-330 with nickel plated P90's has been used by Keith extensively, and shown up on the '69 tour and during recordings in '70. The LP Goldtop is now owned by Bill Wyman. The two sunburst Hummingbirds used since '65 can be seen in the hands of the Stones until at least '75 (Angie clip for example). The blonde Hummingbird is most likely the same Hummingbird as Keith played at Nellcote, and which Jagger has played since the early 90's. The 12-string Rickenbacker has been used, according to Taylor, by both Richards and Taylor in the early 70's. The non-reverse Firebird has shown up in the hands of Taylor in late 69, early 70, also indicating these where band instruments more than Jones's. At least one Vox Bijou was stolen during a tour and replaced, I don't know where the second one went. His Mellotron was reportedly shipped to his father.
Did I miss any instrument? Reportedly the Stones have various warehouses and storage rooms all over the world where they keep piles and piles of equipment and instruments, and they are also know for giving away much when they are not interested in them anymore. Also, a lot is stolen from hotel and dressing rooms over the years. But I wouldn't be surprised that when Keith opens his vaults hundreds of guitars fall out, including many associated with Brian, like the missing Firebird VII.
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Edit: from another post I understand the Cleveland Hall of Fame museum has a Bijou that 'might'have belonged to the Stones.
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tonterapiI wonder what happend to the sitars and the tanpura he used? According to Hendrix old girlfriend Kathy Etchingham Brian brought a sitar with him to a session he and Dave Mason had together with Jimi Hendrix at the Olympic Studios. This may indicate that he kept at least one sitar at home.Quote
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Did I miss any instrument? Reportedly the Stones have various warehouses and storage rooms all over the world where they keep piles and piles of equipment and instruments, and they are also know for giving away much when they are not interested in them anymore.
Mathijs
Edit: from another post I understand the Cleveland Hall of Fame museum has a Bijou that 'might'have belonged to the Stones.
The Tanpura may of course have been borrowed of George Harrison, The sitar Brian used on Paint it Black ended up with a broken gourd, was fixed by a repairman in the US and then nobody seems to know where it went.
About the Dulcimer in Cleveland:
It's no Bijou but an acoustic instrument. It may be the one used on the studio recording of Lady Jane. But Brian probably had more than one.