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David Byrne's Fender Telecaster Deluxe Black Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #517088 - Signed and Inscribed.
This Fender Telecaster Black Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #517088, was personally owned and signed by David Byrne, frontman of the iconic band Talking Heads. Used by Byrne in the mid-1990s, the guitar remains in its original condition and features his signature on the body. It includes a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services as well as PSA/DNA. A sales receipt and LOA on Sam Ash Music letterhead confirm that this guitar was purchased directly from David Byrne on September 6th, 1995.

Full LOA from Beckett Authentication Services and PSA/DNA.
7.4lbs. Hard case included. Condition: Good.


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December
5th Friday 2:20 pm CT
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December
5th Friday
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This lot is in: 2 - Signature® Floor Session - CELEBRITY/SIGNED INSTRUMENTS (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 85166-85265) - 2:30 PM Central Time, Friday, December 5, 2025.
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Dallas, TX 75261

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