Property of Grateful Dead Productions Jerry GarciaJerry's customized “Chrysler” Fender Bassman, ca. 1960 Custom padded white vinyl (23 x 23.5 x 10”), with handmade leather buckle handle over the original tweed, original speakers, with Chrysler automotive badge added to the front. Garcia’s “Chrysler” Fender Bassman, played on Shakedown Street “Big Steve” Parish: “This Fender amp was purchased by us from Leo’s Music in Oakland, CA. in 1969. At that time, it was already covered with a white plush tone covering and a custom leather handle on the top and then Jerry added the Chrysler car emblem to the amp. It was bought for Jerry as a recording amp and a spare rehearsal amp. It was one that was only played by Jerry as he liked it’s unique old time Fender sound. It was used on an overdub on Shakedown Street.”Condition reportAs toured. Please contact the Books and Manuscripts Department for more information:+1 212 606 7385books@sothebys.com
Property of Grateful Dead Productions Jerry GarciaJerry's customized “Chrysler” Fender Bassman, ca. 1960 Custom padded white vinyl (23 x 23.5 x 10”), with handmade leather buckle handle over the original tweed, original speakers, with Chrysler automotive badge added to the front. Garcia’s “Chrysler” Fender Bassman, played on Shakedown Street “Big Steve” Parish: “This Fender amp was purchased by us from Leo’s Music in Oakland, CA. in 1969. At that time, it was already covered with a white plush tone covering and a custom leather handle on the top and then Jerry added the Chrysler car emblem to the amp. It was bought for Jerry as a recording amp and a spare rehearsal amp. It was one that was only played by Jerry as he liked it’s unique old time Fender sound. It was used on an overdub on Shakedown Street.”Condition reportAs toured. Please contact the Books and Manuscripts Department for more information:+1 212 606 7385books@sothebys.com
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