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1960 Fender Stratocaster ex Swinging Blue Jeans

Code: FENSWIGBLUJ
Brand: Fender
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THE ICONIC BEAT BAND STRATOCASTER 

 

We are happy to offer the following 1960 Fender Stratocaster that was owned and used by Legendary Guitarist Ralph Ellis From the Liverpool Beat band the Swinging Blue Jeans whoms hits Hippy Hippy  Shake , Good Golly Miss Molly , Your No Good are among several of the bands Legendary Hits , details as follows 

 
 
 

The Swinging Blue Jeans 

Formed in Liverpool by Ray Ennis and Les Braid in 1961, The Swinging Blue Jeans were cruising when the Merseybeat sound poured out of our radios in the early 1960s and caused a storm on both sides of the Atlantic. Initially a skiffle group named The Bluegenes, they took their unique blend of skiffle, jazz and rock n’ roll to become one of the most exciting bands on the Mersey scene.

A hard-working band with regular gigs here at the Cavern Club and appearances at the Star Club in Hamburg, The Swinging Blue Jeans were a hard act to follow and they were soon snapped up by EMI, who released a string of hits on their HMV label. One band that had to follow them on stage, was The Beatles! who first appeared at the Cavern Club as guests of the Jeans.

 
 
 

Fender Stratocaster 

1960 

Sunburst 

Rosewood Neck ( Slab Board ) 

Internally / Externally Original 

Condition 7/10 - Road Worn 

Ellis Stamped into Rear Of Headstock 

History Of Use 

The above instrument was owned and used by Ellis for both live, touring and recording purposes in the Swinging Blue Jeans  and can be seen in various printed and published media including various single and album covers pictured below 

THE BEATLE CONNECTION

The above starocaster was purchased brand new from the historic RUSHWORTHS music Store in Liverpool which was often frequented by The Beatles (See pic of The Beatles purchasing their new J160E Guitars). Although no photographic evidence exists this instrument rumoured to be handed to Ralph Ellis by John Lennon in the store as they joined the list of the stores famous customers

Verification 

The instrument comes with detailed COA From the instruments second owner 

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£29,999.00
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