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Gene Simmons Owned and Used Bass Guitar

Currency:USD Category:Musical Instruments Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Gene Simmons Owned and Used Bass Guitar
<B>Gene Simmons Owned and Used Bass Guitar.</B></I> One of the driving forces behind the rock legend that is Kiss, Gene Simmons has long been a heavy metal icon. This Gibson "Grabber" bass was owned and used by Simmons in the early '70s, one he later gave as a gift to Mark "The Animal" Mendoza of the New York proto-punk band The Dictators (and later Twisted Sister). The bass is in Fine condition with an appreciable amount of wear to the neck and body from heavy use (including a loose bridge cover), and is missing a pickup. Also included is a copy of <I>Kiss</B></I> magazine from Fall 1977 (Fine condition), as well as a brief piece on the Dictators, plus a 45rpm copy of the Twisted Sister single "I Am (I'm Me)" autographed by Mendoza (Excellent condition). <I>Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Mark Mendoza.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Musical Instruments, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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