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1970s WEM Band Master eight channel amplifier head *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not
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1970s WEM Band Master eight channel amplifier head *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the full working order of any electrical items. Do not assume that this lot or any other electrical item is fully working. Please ask for a condition report before placing any kind of bid
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1970s WEM Band Master eight channel amplifier head *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the full working order of any electrical items. Do not assume that this lot or any other electrical item is fully working. Please ask for a condition report before placing any kind of bid
The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale
Sale Date(s)
Lots: 1-482
Lots: 501-1191
Lots: 1201-2141
Lots: 2201-2268
Venue Address
Gardiner Houlgate
9 Leafield Way
Corsham
SN13 9SW
United Kingdom
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL P&P COSTS PRIOR TO BIDDING ON AN ITEM
Larger and fragile items can only be sent through professional carriers. Gardiner Houlgate recommends the following companies and advise you to obtain several quotations. Once you have instructed a courier, please kindly inform us as to whom will be collecting on your behalf, failure to do so will result in an item not being released.
All winning bidders are responsible for arranging the collection or shipment of lots post sale. Bidders should investigate potential shipping costs before submitting any kind of bid. This particularly applies to non UK buyers. We are happy to offer advice where possible.
CITES: Non-UK buyers should be aware of any CITES import / export implications before placing a bid and when arranging shipping. This will apply to all guitars made with an Appendix 1 listed species, for example, Brazilian rosewood. This affects all guitars that are listed as being sold with a CITES A10 certificate. Additional paperwork is required to allow export out of the UK. Please note that a CITES A10 certificate is an internal UK document that allows the commercial sale of an Appendix 1 species. A separate document must be applied for to allow for exportation outside of the UK.
Part & Parcel UK
For buyers that do not wish to collect from our saleroom in person, our shipping partners Part and Parcel UK handle collection, packing and delivery of all lots post sale. Part & Parcel have provided us with prices for shipping guitars within the UK.
UK Mainland – Guitar: £55 plus VAT / Bass: £60 plus VAT
Prices include collection, packing and fully tracked shipping.
Part and Parcel will also collect and deliver all other items, including amplification, memorabilia, effects units, spares, and audio equipment. Please contact Part and Parcel directly for a quote.
For further information and for non-UK shipping please contact Part & Parcel direct.
Len Speed Logistics
UK Mainland only. Door to door service. Competitive rates. Call directly for a quote.
07834 320015
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Important Information
PAYMENT AND COLLECTION WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE
During the sale, should any late bids come in on the ‘fall of the hammer’, the auctioneer, at his discretion may open the lot back-up making it clear to all bidders. This will apply to all bidding options and no preference is offered to any platform.
Pre-Bidding/Autobids - Once bids are placed, they cannot be removed, but can be reduced, if above the current highest bid.
When using the Pre-Bidding system the current highest bid will be displayed up to the point of sale. If you do not wish your bid to be displayed then the alternative bidding methods would be to bid live, or leave an Absentee Bid with the Auctioneer to bid on your behalf.
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THE AUCTION WILL START AT 10AM ON EACH SALE DAY
Public viewing times:
Friday 29th November 2024 09:00 - 17:00
Monday 2nd December 2024 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 09:00 - 10:00
Wednesday 4th December 2024 09:00 - 10:00
Thursday 5th December 2024 09:00 - 10:00
Friday 6th December 2024 09:00 - 10:00
All lots are sold as seen and as per our conditions of sale. Comments on condition and originality in descriptions are our opinion only and not necessarily fact. Buyers that cannot view in person are encouraged to ask for a condition report and/or images before placing any kind of bid. Please do not assume that electrical items such as amplification, effects and audio are fully working. Condition reports available.
CITES - Non UK Buyers - Please be aware of CITES restrictions when importing guitars containing Brazilian Rosewood and Ivory. The presence of a CITES A10 document is for UK internal use only and does not allow legal passage outside of the UK. Please enquire for advice regarding CITES import / export before bidding.
Collection and Shipping - It is the buyers responsibility to arrange collection and shipping of any lots won in the auction. Buyers should seek shipping quotes in advance of bidding. Please see "Packing and Shipping" for further information.
ORDER OF SALE:
DAY ONE - Artist Associated Guitars & Memorabilia - Tuesday 3rd December 2024
*The Chris Cross Ultravox Collection: Lots 1 - 330
**The Status Quo & Frank Rossi Backline collection: Lots 331 - 373
***The Angelo Bruschini (Massive Attack) Collection: Lots 374 - 423
Other Artist Associated Guitars, Equipment & Memorabilia: Lots 424 - 483
DAY TWO - Guitars - Wednesday 4th December 2024
Guitars: Lots 501 - 1191
DAY THREE - Guitar Amps, Pedals, Spares & Audio Equipment - Thursday 5th December 2024
Guitar Amps: Lots 1201 - 1412
Guitar Pedals: Lots 1501 - 1719
Guitar Spares: Lots 1801 - 1856
Studio & Audio Equipment: Lots 1901 - 2141
DAY FOUR - Antique & Classical Guitars - Friday 6th December 2024
Antique & Classical Guitars: Lots 2201 - 2268
* The Chris Cross Ultravox Collection
Christopher Thomas Allen (1952 – 2024), was an English musician, known professionally as Chris Cross. He was best known as bass guitarist and a main contributor/song-writer in the new wave band Ultravox. After starting his music career with Preston based Stoned Rose, he was one of the founding members of the band Tiger Lily in 1974, before the band was renamed Ultravox three years later.
During his music career, Cross enjoyed commercial success with Ultravox, and following the introduction of Midge Ure as singer, many hits followed, including their biggest hit ‘Vienna’, of which Cross co-wrote.
It was the 1985 Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium that Cross considered the highlight of his pop career. The overcrowded nature of the line-up meant that Ultravox were allotted only 18 minutes, in which they performed their hits Reap the Wild Wind, Dancing with Tears in My Eyes and One Small Day before climaxing with Vienna, the crowd bouncing with abandon to Cross’s irresistible synth bass line. On the performance, Cross stated: “I remember walking on, and it was really sunny and everything came together so well. And then you remembered millions of people were watching it on TV too.”
When Ultravox disbanded in 1987 after the 1986 U-Vox album release and tour, Cross retired from the music business to become a psychotherapist. It was an occupation that suited his calm demeanour. He was down to earth and had a wry sense of humour. He had studied psychology before joining the band and his solution to most problems was not the common rock’n’roll therapy, but to put the kettle on and have a cup of tea. In a posthumous tribute, Ure described him as “logic in the madness” and “the glue that held the band together”.
Cross rejoined the band after their revival in 2009 with a tour, followed three years later with the release of the 2012 studio album Brilliant. A year later, after a tour with Simple Minds, the band retired once more and Cross returned quietly to his “other life” as a psychotherapist.
Cross sadly died on 25th March 2024 at the age of 71.
Ultravox – originally styled as Ultravox!, were a British new wave band, formed in London in April 1974 as Tiger Lily. Between 1980 and 1986, they scored seven Top Ten albums and seventeen Top 40 singles in the UK, the most successful of which was their 1981 hit "Vienna".
From 1974 until 1979, singer John Foxx was frontman and the main driving force behind Ultravox. Foxx left the band in March 1979 to focus on his solo career. Midge Ure officially took over as lead singer, guitarist and frontman on 1 November 1979, despite writing and rehearsing with the band from April of that year. Ure rejuvenated the band and steered Ultravox to commercial chart success beginning with their critically acclaimed 1980 album Vienna. The albums title track, co-written by Cross, was released as a single, only to be kept from the No 1 spot by the posthumous release of John Lennon’s Woman for a week and then by Joe Dolce’s Shaddap You Face for a further three. Further hits followed that would define the sound of 1980s synth-pop.
Cross featured in the vocal lineup for Band Aid’s 1984 charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?, co-written by Ure and Bob Geldof, which was followed by Ultravox’ hugely successful performance at Live Aid the following year. Despite their triumphant performance, it was the beginning of the end. Within 18 months of the band’s Live Aid high tide, after a final album and world tour, Ultravox broke up in 1987.
After a 23-year hiatus, the classic 1980s Ultravox line-up unexpectedly re-formed in 2008 and performed a series of shows in 2009 and 2010. In May 2012 a new studio album, Brill!ant, was released which reached 21 in the British Album Charts. This was followed by a successful Autumn tour playing 34 shows across the UK & Europe. In November 2013, Ultravox performed as special guests on a four-date UK arena tour with Simple Minds. These shows proved to be Ultravox's last.
Ultravox have a strong legacy in British music history. Gary Numan has stated that the original 1970s John Foxx era Ultravox was the most important influence on his music, whilst their Ure led reinvention has many citing the band responsible for ‘inventing the 1980s’. Ultravox was also a major influence on early Simple Minds and Duran Duran.
Gardiner Houlgate is delighted to offer this collection on behalf of Chris’ family, featuring instruments, studio equipment, vinyl, memorabilia and ephemera. Whilst the extensive cross-section consists of some personal items, the majority are linked to his career as an integral member of Ultravox. A proportion of the sale proceeds will benefit the following youth music charities: Music for Youth https://www.mfy.org.uk, Music for All https://www.musicforall.org.uk, and Youth Music https://youthmusic.org.uk/
Forward by Midge Ure
“Chris Allen taught me many things. From the moment I walked into a seedy rehearsal studio to play my first notes with Ultravox he taught me about graphics, art, design, photography and of course synthesisers. He was an eclectic character which reflects in the diverse collection of equipment he collected and leaves behind.
From the Fender Precision Bass he was playing that day to the EMS ‘briefcase’ synth he used on previous Ultravox recordings, everything here depicts a little piece of Chris’s character and diversity.”
Midge Ure, October 2024
** The Status Quo / Francis Rossi Backline & Studio Collection
Gardiner Houlgate is delighted to offer Status Quo's entire live backline rig on behalf of the band. The equipment on offer has been used extensively for the last two decades. The collection also includes a selection of equipment that was recently retired from Francis Rossi's personal studio.
*** The Angelo Bruschini (Massive Attack) Collection
Angelo Bruschini (May 1961 – October 2023) was a renowned guitarist, producer, composer, and musical innovator based in Bristol, with a career that spanned over four decades. A key figure in the city’s vibrant music scene, Angelo made his mark as a member of two of Bristol’s most influential bands, bridging the worlds of indie rock and trip hop.
In the mid-1980s, Angelo became a permanent member of The Blue Aeroplanes, widely regarded as one of Bristol’s longest-running and most beloved bands. He contributed to their iconic albums Swagger (1987) and Beatsongs (1990).
In the 1990s, Angelo expanded his influence in the burgeoning trip hop scene by joining Massive Attack as both a recording and touring guitarist. He played a pivotal role on the band's landmark albums Protection (1994), Mezzanine (1998), and 100th Window (2003), and continued to tour with them until 2018. His work with Massive Attack solidified his place as one of the key musicians behind the region’s explosion of global musical talent.
Angelo’s contributions went beyond performance; he worked as Alison Moyet’s musical director and produced Strangelove’s eponymous 1997 album. His influence extended into the world of film and television, with contributions to soundtracks for movies such as I.D. and TV shows like CSI.
A passionate and skilled guitarist, Angelo began his professional career at just 16, quickly gaining recognition with local bands The Rimshots and The Numbers, whose track appeared on the influential Avon Calling compilation (1979). His early involvement with The Blue Aeroplanes in 1984 marked the start of a remarkable journey that would see him shape the sound of Bristol for decades.
In his later years, Angelo continued to work with new projects, including HZLB, and defied the odds when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer in 2023. Even as his health declined, he remained committed to his craft, contributing to his final album, Untold Stories, up until just days before his passing on October 23, 2023. His final public performance was with The Blue Aeroplanes at the Bristol Harbour Festival in July 2022.
Gardiner Houlgate is honored to present 50 lots of personal items on behalf of Angelo’s family, many of which were integral to his work both in the studio and on stage.
Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Terms & Conditions of Sale
The Auctioneer acts only as agent for the Seller (unless otherwise specifically declared). Lots sold are likely to have been subject to wear and tear caused by user or the effects of age and may therefore have faults and imperfections. Buyers are given ample opportunity at viewing times to examine lots to be sold and will be assumed to have done so. They must rely solely on their own skill or judgement as to whether lots are fit for any particular purpose.
1. Bids
All bids made shall be treated as offers made upon these Conditions of Sale and all persons present and approved to bid are admitted to a sale on the basis that they have notice of these Conditions.
1A. Internet Bidding
There are no additional surcharges when bidding via our own bidding platform 'GH Live'
We also use two other online bidding platforms via the-saleroom.com and Easylive which will be subject to additional fees. Please see their respective websites for further details and terms.
'Autobids’
As our 'Autobids' are anonymous, the auctioneer does not see your top bid.
This means that in LIVE auctions, you may well be holding the bid at one increment below your top bid.
In this event, you're winning the item at a lower price and cannot bid against yourself. This means that somebody else may have the chance steal your lot for your maximum bid.
In auction jargon, this is called being 'wrong-footed'.
To avoid this possible disappointment, we highly recommend you leave a commission bid direct with the auctioneer by contacting them direct
2. Ascertainment of the Buyer
The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid which is acceptable to the Auctioneer as signified by the fall of the hammer. No bid may be retracted. In the case of a dispute the Auctioneer may either declare the purchaser or put the lot up again.
3. Auctioneer’s discretion
The Auctioneer has sole discretion, (a) to refuse any bid, (b) to advance the bidding as he may decide, (c) to withdraw or divide any lot or combine one lot with another or others, (d) to exclude any person from the auction rooms, and (e) to require pre-payment in full.
3A. During the sale, should any late bids come in on the ‘fall of the hammer’, the auctioneer, at his sole discretion may open the lot back-up making it clear to all bidders. This will apply to all bidding options and no preference is offered to any platform
4. Reserves and Seller's right to bid
Lots put up for sale are subject, (a) to any reserve price imposed by the Seller, (b) the right of the Auctioneer to bid on behalf of the Seller, and (c) where no reserve has been imposed (but in no other case) for the Seller to bid personally or through any one agent. It is the responsibility of the Seller to ensure any reserves are received by the Auctioneer.
5. Buyer's duties
The Buyer shall forthwith or as soon as possible after the sale, (a) supply his name and address, (b) supply, if so required, bank or other suitable references, (c) pay the full purchase price in a way acceptable to the Auctioneer, notwithstanding any prior arrangement for advance payment required by the Auctioneer, and (d) on proof of payment clear the lots purchased by the times specified. Lots may not be cleared during the sale except by permission of the Auctioneer.
6. Liability of the auctioneer and Sellers
Subject to Condition 8: (a) faults and imperfections (if any) are not stated in the catalogue and neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer is responsible for any defects whatsoever, (b) no warranty is given or authorised to be given by the Seller or the Auctioneer with regard to any lot other than the Seller's right to sell it, (c) any express or implied conditions or warranties relating to description or quality, are hereby excluded.
7. Catalogue descriptions
Descriptive statements contained in the advertisements or catalogues or made up by the Auctioneer or any member of his staff should be taken as matters of opinion only, and shall not be taken as statement of fact.
8. Forgeries
Notwithstanding Conditions 6 and 7, if the Auctioneer receives notice in writing from the Buyer WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE that in his opinion a lot is a forgery (as defined in Condition 12) and on giving such notification the lot in question is returned to the Auctioneer at his working premises in the same condition as when bought, then if on considering such evidence as the Buyer supplies to prove his assertion, the Auctioneer decides that the lot is a forgery the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the purchase price repaid to the Buyer.
9. Property in lots and risk
The Buyer shall not become the owner of any lot, and the Auctioneer shall have a lien thereon, until the Buyer has discharged the purchase price in full together with any other charges due, but after the fall of the hammer the risk of damage or loss shall nevertheless be the Buyer's.
10. The Premium
The Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer a premium of 20% of the hammer price together with VAT on such premium.
11. Default by Buyer
If the Buyer fails to make payment in a way acceptable to the Auctioneer or to remove any lot or lots bought by him within 7 days of the auction or in any other material respect fail to comply with these conditions, the Auctioneer shall have the right, (a) to resell the lot or lots by public auction or otherwise without notice to the Buyer, and if any deficiency arises on such resale, after deducting the Auctioneer's full costs and expenses, the Buyer shall be responsible to the Auctioneer therefore (but any net surplus to be the Seller's) or, alternatively, (b) to store the lot at the Auctioneer's premises or elsewhere and to release the lot to the Buyer only after payment in full of the purchase price together with any other charges due. The Auctioneer reserves the right to charge storage of 50p per lot per day on any lot or lots uncleared by the time specified together with any removal expenses. In addition, interest will be charged at 2.5% per month or part thereof (34.4% APR) on any accounts that remain unpaid in part or full 1 week after the sale. Interest and storage will be charged from the date of sale. In addition, the Buyer shall be liable for all legal and court costs incurred by the Auctioneers in pursuit of payment from the Buyer. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any cheques and will not release lots purchased until evidence has been received that any cheque accepted has been cleared.
12. Definitions and interpretation
In these conditions: (a) Reference to the 'the Auctioneer' shall be taken to mean the firm of Gardiner Houlgate or any director, partner or employee thereof at the time of sale; (b) Buyers shall be deemed to be the principals unless to the prior knowledge of the Auctioneer they are acting as agent on behalf of a named principal; (c) 'Forgery' means a lot (i) which is so constituted as deliberately to deceive when considered in the light of its catalogue description, and (ii) whose value as such is materially less that if it had complied with the catalogue description; (d) The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the general construction of terms and expressions used in these Conditions as if contained in a statute.
13. Law and Jurisdiction
These Conditions of sale are subject to English law, which shall apply to their construction as well as their effect. The Seller and Buyer agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Payment & Registration
BUYER REGISTRATION
For new clients wishing to register to bid at the auction photographic identification will be required in the form of either a current driving licence or passport.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
If you are unable to attend the sale you can leave a written absentee bid. The auctioneer will execute the bid on your behalf and will endeavour to purchase the lot as cheaply as possible. Telephone bids may be possible on lots estimated £500 and above at the discretion of the auctioneer. Telephone lines are limited and are offered on a 'first come first serve' basis. Full contact details are required and identification may be requested for clients not known to us.
PAYMENT DETAILS
We are pleased to accept payment by the following methods: debit card, credit cards (2% surcharge) (see below), cash to a maximum of £9000, Building Society cheque or Bankers Draft.
Cheques will be accepted when supported by a guarantee card up to the limit of the card and at the discretion of the auctioneers, unless arrangements have been made with us prior to the auction. Payment direct to bank is also accepted, please contact the office for details. We do not accept American Express.
CARD PAYMENTS - IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to a recent rise in card fraud, we are no longer able to accept payments by credit or debit cards for 'customer not present' transactions over the 'phone, unless you are known to us. Card payments will only be accepted if they have been AVS (address matched) and 3D Secure authorised through the-saleroom.com website with a maximum transaction value of £500, at the discretion of the auctioneer.
Card payments are still accepted at the saleroom, but must be supported by 'chip and pin', under no circumstances will this method be bypassed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.
RELEASE OF GOODS
Payment and clearance should be made within 7 days after the sale. Goods will not be released until full payment has been received and a paid invoice produced. All funds paid direct to bank will be checked for clearance. For clients arranging courier or third party collection – written instruction must be received from the purchaser; identification will be requested from the courier and vehicle details will be taken, unless known to us. For security purposes our premises are monitored with 24 hour CCTV.
Smaller items can be sent at the Purchaser's risk. (Minimum fee £10, please contact the office for a personal quote). Larger and vulnerable items can only be sent through professional carriers. Gardiner Houlgate regularly instruct the following companies:
MBE Mail Boxes Etc. (Chippenham)
Tel: 01249 446141
email: info@mbechippenham.co.uk
Alban Shipping
Collections/Deliveries daily in London. Airfreight & Seafreight. Covering the UK every 7-10 days.
www.albanshipping.co.uk
email: info@albanshipping.co.uk
Tel: 01582 493099
Fax: 01582 490147
Local Carriers
A J Removals (Bath)
Tel: 07855 489121or 07775 694296
Cundick Transport (Bath)
Contact Lee Cundick
Tel: 07710 830384
John Wales Removals & Storage (Corsham)
Contact Wayne Munday
Tel/Fax: 01225 344636
Mobile: 07974 674514
