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Gary Numan Gibson J-45 Soundboard
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Bid on a one-off piece of art painted by Gary Numan on the soundboard of one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever created, the legendary Gibson J45.
This unique artwork was inspired by the song "Is This World Not Enough," a true masterpiece in its own right.
The artwork was created for NO STRINGS ATTACHED, an artistic project featuring over fifteen famous musicians and performers.
Gary Numan
May, 1979. It’s an ordinary Thursday evening, which means it’s time for Top of the Pops. Amidst a zeitgeist of punk and disco, the show suddenly appears to be interrupted by a transmission from the future. A luminous synth riff echoes out, a beat drives on and up steps an otherworldly figure - part robot, part alien - to deliver an enigmatic lyric depicting some kind of android existence in a dystopian future. It’s Gary Numan fronting Tubeway Army for their breakthrough hit Are ‘Friends’ Electric?.
Fast-forward to January, 2021. Numan’s first single Intruder (from the Intruder album) pulsates ominously as if it’s soundtracking an imminent threat. It’s visionary and venomous, with a narrative that imagines the Earth growing angry at mankind's actions, and more than willing to fight back.
Additional Details:
- Original artwork by Gary Numan on the wooden soundboard (faceplate) of a Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar
- This item is framed alongside a Gibson J-45 scratchplate, hand-signed by Gary Numan.
Note: the item includes the framed soundboard and scratchplate only, not the entire guitar.
About this lot
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Our team digitally analysed and verified this item using the photographic and documentary materials provided by the seller. While this evaluation is conducted to the best of CharityStars' knowledge, it is important to note that as this item is third-party property, its provenance and authenticity cannot be verified with absolute certainty. Therefore, this verification does not constitute a conventional guarantee or promise of quality as defined by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Specifically, the goods must be as described (Section 11), but the limitations of this description are clearly stated and acknowledged by the buyer. This clarification is made to ensure transparency and fairness in accordance with Section 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Source of the Lot
This item is owned by Association Gibson Gives & Retune, who has opted to utilise the CharityStars.com platform for an online auction. CharityStars has conducted comprehensive preliminary due diligence on the item. However, as an intermediary, CharityStars cannot assume any responsibility for the quality, origin, or consistency of the asset. These aspects remain solely the responsibility of the seller.
Condition
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About this lot
Virtual Quality Check
Our team digitally analysed and verified this item using the photographic and documentary materials provided by the seller. While this evaluation is conducted to the best of CharityStars' knowledge, it is important to note that as this item is third-party property, its provenance and authenticity cannot be verified with absolute certainty. Therefore, this verification does not constitute a conventional guarantee or promise of quality as defined by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Specifically, the goods must be as described (Section 11), but the limitations of this description are clearly stated and acknowledged by the buyer. This clarification is made to ensure transparency and fairness in accordance with Section 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Source of the Lot
This item is owned by Association Gibson Gives & Retune, who has opted to utilise the CharityStars.com platform for an online auction. CharityStars has conducted comprehensive preliminary due diligence on the item. However, as an intermediary, CharityStars cannot assume any responsibility for the quality, origin, or consistency of the asset. These aspects remain solely the responsibility of the seller.
Condition
CharityStars sells this item on behalf of the seller in its current condition, without any warranties from CharityStars, including but not limited to defects, flaws, imperfections, damage, or lack of quality. Upon the buyer's request and subject to the seller's availability, the buyer may inspect the item at their own expense, including through an independent expert, before purchase. CharityStars does not accept responsibility for any defects, flaws, or discrepancies and provides no contractual guarantees or authenticity warranties for the items. These are solely the seller's responsibility and risk. Unless due to willful misconduct or gross negligence, CharityStars is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from the sale. CharityStars does not provide eviction warranties, as the sale is expressly at the buyer's risk. Consumer protection laws do not apply to your purchases from private sellers. The right to reject under Section 20 of the Consumer Rights Act does not apply. Specifically, sections 9 and 10 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 do not apply. In any event, CharityStars' liability to the buyer is limited to the auction price and the purchase fee paid.
Item #P108083
- In condition as donated.
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