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John Lennon autographed Les Paul Guitar.

UPDATE (9-23-2022): I SOLD this Guitar to a collector in Germany!!!

This was my 70s (at the latest 1975, because Harmony ceased business in 1975. I've seen another one of these guitars for sale with an original receipt dating 1971) Les Paul clone made by Harmony that has been boldly signed in some form of felt tip pen by John Lennon in 1976 below the bridge. It is inscribed:

"To Fred Love John lennon (Doodle) 76"

Anyone know of any other John Lennon Autographed guitars? I know a few were signed at WFIL and I know a Frank Sinatra impersonator who got an epiphone acoustic signed at WFIL. There's also one signed in green felt tip pen to a "Jesse" in 1975.

I was EXTREMELY TEMPTED to alter this by removing the inscription of "To Fred". I'm not "Fred" & I've never sold or been inquiredto by a "Fred". It's signed in a felt tip pen on a slick surface so a little alcohol on a cue tip would get it right off without anything left behind. Leaving it makes it less appealing and partial to a niche name group, but keeping it adds more forensics to justify the piece. Whst should I do?

In 2019 i was stricken with a horrible bartonella bacteria infection from a cat scratch thst was not properly cleaned which caused damage to my frontal lobe. Here recently I suffered a silent stroke and have been having many cognitive issues and have been contemplating future decisions on what to do with my collection. I have sold a handful of items already to fellow collectors and beatles fans (In August Gottahaverockandroll auctions sold my John Lennon signed copy of imagine with multiple COAs including 1 from Frank Caiazzo!!!)

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 15, 2022 at 2:34pm

To avoid the "Jesse" same name premium ;)

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Robert (The "WFIL" Man) on September 15, 2022 at 3:22pm

Ah I see.

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Robert (The "WFIL" Man) on September 15, 2022 at 1:11pm

Here's the other one oli know of. This Beatles/Frank Sinatra impersonator who got his guitar signed at WFIL. I've contacted him about it numerous times but no response.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 15, 2022 at 1:15pm

Well, a bit of a contrast issue there. Ballpoint? Yours is much nicer IMO.

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Robert (The "WFIL" Man) on September 15, 2022 at 1:25pm

Thanks! I'd love to see this guitar tho

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Permalink Reply by spaceman on September 15, 2022 at 1:15pm

What a treasure. Leave it as is and I hope you get better soon.

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Robert (The "WFIL" Man) on September 15, 2022 at 1:20pm

I will. And thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 15, 2022 at 1:23pm

Thank you for showing such fabulous items!

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Robert (The "WFIL" Man) on September 15, 2022 at 1:30pm

Always!!! Love this hobby and love the preservation of history.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 29, 2023 at 9:35pm

"In 2019 i was stricken with a horrible bartonella bacteria infection from a cat scratch...."

That's commonly called cat scratch fever. Be too funny if it wasn't too ironic.

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Permalink Reply by The "WFIL" Man on July 6, 2023 at 10:26pm

I dont teally consider that a laughing matter. It caused damage to my frontal lobe. I had a silent stroke last year due to the slight vascular atrophy it caused. It took away my ability to properly use my right pinky, ring finger and middle finger. Be sure you clean cat scratches thoroughly, especially if they're from a cat without proper vaccinations. VCSFY.