Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special Hagstrom Viking II hits the auction block (2024)

Elvis Presleys 1942 Martin D-18acoustic guitarMaybe recentlySold for $ 1.32 million, but fear no different from the axes of the king, these are cherry red Hagstrom Viking IIElectric guitar, famous for its use in the legendary '68 comeback -special, touches the block.

The Semi -Holle instrument is a highlight of the artifacts of Kruse GWS auctions of Hollywood & Music Auction, starting on March 27. It is offered with a starting offer of $ 250,000.

'68 Comeback Special Marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years that were spent on the performance in Hollywood film.The television concert that Presley's Return to Live Touring launched, which played Hagstrom for the opening segment and during one of one of one of one of one of one of one of one of one of one of one of one of one of oneFrom one of one of one of one of one of one of one of the live "stand -up" segments.

Hagstrom was from musician Al Casey, a member of the Backing band of Elvis Under Special..

Elvis is also depicted with Hagstrom at the front of the album 1969,Van Elvis in Memphis, and it was recorded in an exhibition Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Hagstrom comes with a notarial letter from authenticity of Al Casey, another authenticity letter from Casey, a notarial explanation from Hal Blaine, the drummer on the comeback special from '68 and a letter from the music producer of the show, Bones Howes.

The party also contains various photos of Elvis during the recording of the specialty, including three negatives and various loan work from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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