Elvis Presley's Martin D-28 stage-used guitar with photographs and video. ...

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Elvis Presley's Martin D-28 stage-used guitar with photographs and video. Elvis Presley's Martin D-28 stage-used guitar with photographs and video. During the 1970s Elvis played this Martin D-28 guitar (serial number 296978) on and off stage.  Extremely well documented, this guitar was given by Elvis to Norman Taurog at Elvis' Beverly Hills home in the 1970s. Taurog directed Elvis in nine of his films including G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, It Happened at the World's Fair and Speedway.  Comes with a signed LOA by Norman's son, Jonathan Taurog, and a DVD of a home movie shot by Elvis' record producer, Felton Jarvis, showing Elvis playing this guitar on stage during a concert.  Also included are ten color photographs documenting Elvis playing this guitar on stage. Exhibits use from play. Guitar remains in fine condition and includes its original Martin guitar case. Special shipping arrangements will apply.

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