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THE RAY BENSON COLLECTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States In Person PreviewFRIDAY, October 14th, 12 Noon to 6PM and Saturday, October 15th, 11AM to 1PM Auction start at Burl...

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present 10 time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson's Auction Saturday October 15th at 1:00PM. Featuring Ray's lifetime collection of memorabilia spanning a 50+ year music career. Ray Benson's personal music instruments including a pair of custom made Texas telecasters, Fender Telecasters, & Gibson guitars that he played all over the world and on records. Vintage concert posters, original album cover art, stage worn custom outfits, movie outfits, his customized 1969 Harley Davidson, 1955 Chevy Bel Air, & the 1954 Studebaker Commander he used to move to Austin in the early 70's. A great collection of Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys items including Bob Wills' steel guitar, Armadillo World Headquarters posters, Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic posters & memorabilia, ACL posters, vintage Tshirts, Route 66 collection, & much more. For over 50 years, Ray Benson has been a fixture in music with 10 time Grammy award winners Asleep at the Wheel, as well as his solo work. Ray has worked extensively with Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Bob Will's Texas Playboys, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, & many more. Ray has a vast collection of memorabilia from those collaborations acquired directly from the artists, & from his extensive career. Please mark your calendars & make plans to join us. Ray will be at the auction. Seating is limited, reservations highly recommended. TX#15184 20%BP (25%BP online) Please make plans to join us.

Preview Friday October 14th noon-6:00 & Saturday October 15th 11:00AM-1:00PM auction start.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

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Willie Nelson's 1986 CMA Awards Backstage Pass103 - Willie Nelson's 1986 CMA Awards Backstage Pass
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2.25" x 3.5" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel Grammy Awards Envelope Passes104 - Asleep At The Wheel Grammy Awards Envelope Passes
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From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Ray Benson's Custom Texas Telecaster Guitar105 - Ray Benson's Custom Texas Telecaster Guitar
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Valley Arts Guitars Custom Pro Texas Telecaster. Custom built for Ray Benson, 1 of 4 ever made. Bird's eye maple neck, Abalone fret dot inlays, ...
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Ray Benson's Custom Texas Telecaster Guitar106 - Ray Benson's Custom Texas Telecaster Guitar
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Valley Arts Guitars Custom Pro Texas Telecaster. Custom built for Ray Benson, 1 of 4 ever made. Bird's eye maple neck, Abalone fret dot inlays, ...
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Asleep at the Wheel 25th Annv ACL Autogrphd Guitar107 - Asleep at the Wheel 25th Annv ACL Autogrphd Guitar
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Autographed guitar celebrating 25 years of Asleep At The Wheel. Signed by all guest performers and AATW Alumni from 25th AATW anniversary taping on Au
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Ray Benson Asleep At The Wheel Guitar Strings (2)108 - Ray Benson Asleep At The Wheel Guitar Strings (2)
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From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Ray Benson Keys To The City San Marcos Georgetown109 - Ray Benson Keys To The City San Marcos Georgetown
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Keys to the Texas cities of Georgetown and San Marcos, presented to Ray Benson. Both measure 7" in length. From Ray Benson's personal colle...
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I Want You To Hire An Austin Musician Today Poster110 - I Want You To Hire An Austin Musician Today Poster
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"I Want You To Hire An Austin Musician Today" Poster By Danny Garrett. Iconic Uncle Sam / Willie Nelson image from the 1983 picnic poster....
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Autographed Bastrop Fire Relief Concert Poster111 - Autographed Bastrop Fire Relief Concert Poster
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The Concert for Central Texas Mon. Oct. 17, 2011 at The Frank Erwin Center. Signed by George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Asleep
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George Strait Signed Country Music Festival Poster112 - George Strait Signed Country Music Festival Poster
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Signed by George Strait, Tim McGraw, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Chesney, Jo Dee Messina, Mark Wills, and Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Nokia George
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Ray Benson's Duster113 - Ray Benson's Duster
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George Strait, Chevy Truck, Country Music Festival stitched in on back of coat. Size XXLarge Deluxe Riding Coat. Made In Australia By Driza-Bone.
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George Strait Backstage Passes and 2 Guitar Picks114 - George Strait Backstage Passes and 2 Guitar Picks
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Total of seven backstage pases. Also comes with two George Strait guitar picks. Three passes marked Ray Benson, one marked Sam, and no names on other
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Autographed Texas Festival Poster Guy Juke115 - Autographed Texas Festival Poster Guy Juke
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Roadhouse Concert Series, Texas Festival At The Kennedy Center Featuring many Artists including Asleep At The Wheel, Marcia Ball,Lou Ann Barton, Bobby
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Ray Benson Honorary Texas Hog Inspector Award116 - Ray Benson Honorary Texas Hog Inspector Award
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Signed By Jim Hightower, Texas Commissioner Of Agriculture and Presented to Ray Benson. Framed 16 1/2" X 20 1/2". From Ray Benson's pe...
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Willie Nelson Concert Poster Signed By KII ARENS117 - Willie Nelson Concert Poster Signed By KII ARENS
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Featuring Willie Nelson and Family with Special Guests: Asleep At The Wheel. Dec. 8, 2009 at Club Nokia in L.A. From Ray Benson's personal colle...
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Armadillo World Headquarters 2013 Poster Guy Juke118 - Armadillo World Headquarters 2013 Poster Guy Juke
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South By San Jose Concert Poster from Hotel San Jose on March 13th, 2013; Featuring Roky Erickson, Asleep At The Wheel, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Shooter J
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Autographed "Tribute To Merle Haggard" Poster119 - Autographed "Tribute To Merle Haggard" Poster
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Tribute To Merle Haggard Poster. May 24, 2016. 22 X 14 inches. Signed by Ray Benson, Vince Gill, Jeannie Seely, Jim Lauderdale, Moe Bandy, T Graham Br
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Asleep At The Wheel 25th Anniversary Poster120 - Asleep At The Wheel 25th Anniversary Poster
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25th Anniversary Reunion Tour Poster. Framed 18 1/2" X 23 1/2" along with five AATW 25th Anniversary Folders 1970 - 1995 containing five (...
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Asleep At The Wheel Autographed Route 66 Sign121 - Asleep At The Wheel Autographed Route 66 Sign
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Route 66 sign used on stage for Route 66 anniversary tour. Signed by Ray Benson, Bobby Troup, Lou Diamond Phillips, Billy Very and Jann Browne. 11 X 1
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Asleep At The Wheel at The Broken Spoke Poster122 - Asleep At The Wheel at The Broken Spoke Poster
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Live from The Broken Spoke Friday, Dec 18, 2009. With Weldon Henson. Photo by Trey Ratcliff. 12" X 18" From Ray Benson's personal coll...
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Original Asleep At The Wheel Concert Poster123 - Original Asleep At The Wheel Concert Poster
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The Ritz Presents Asleep At The Wheel, April 24, 1985. 2 Shows 7 & 10PM. 11" X 17" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel Kerry Awn Original Artwork124 - Asleep At The Wheel Kerry Awn Original Artwork
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Original artwork for a Soap Creek Saloon poster ny Kerry Awn 1977. Pen & Ink. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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AATW Soap Creek Saloon Poster- Kerry Awn Signed124A - AATW Soap Creek Saloon Poster- Kerry Awn Signed
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November 1977 Soap Creek Saloon calendar poster featuring Asleep At The Wheel, signed lower right by Kerry Awn. Measures 11" x 17" and is ...
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Texas Gold Album Cover Original Art by Jack White125 - Texas Gold Album Cover Original Art by Jack White
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Original art work by Jack White used as the album cover for "Asleep At The Wheel Texas Gold" album. Also include an album & first proo...
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Asleep At The Wheel "Framed" Album Cover Proof126 - Asleep At The Wheel "Framed" Album Cover Proof
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Measures 14" x 16" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel Album Cover Proof127 - Asleep At The Wheel Album Cover Proof
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From the Album 10. Measures 13" x 15" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel Bob Wills Tribute Original Art128 - Asleep At The Wheel Bob Wills Tribute Original Art
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By Patterson Simmons 1998. Asleep At The Wheel "Bob Wills Tribute Tour". 15 1/2" X 24 3/16". From Ray Benson's personal coll...
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Asleep at the Wheel Bob Wills Tribute Poster129 - Asleep at the Wheel Bob Wills Tribute Poster
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Tribute to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Signed by Ray Benson. Features Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Dolly Part
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Framed B&W Asleep At The Wheel Photo130 - Framed B&W Asleep At The Wheel Photo
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33 1/2 X 27 1/2 inches From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Framed B&W Ray Benson Photo131 - Framed B&W Ray Benson Photo
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33 1/2 X 27 1/2 inches From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Framed B&W Asleep At The Wheel Photo132 - Framed B&W Asleep At The Wheel Photo
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33 1/2 X 27 1/2 inches From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Ray Benson's 1969 Harley-Davidson133 - Ray Benson's 1969 Harley-Davidson
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Ray Benson's custom 1969 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Has been displayed at the Witliff Museum at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Co...
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Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Ray Benson's 1954 Studebaker Commander134 - Ray Benson's 1954 Studebaker Commander
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1954 Studebaker Commander that Ray Benson drove to Austin for the first time in the early 1970's.
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Ray Benson's 1955 Chevy Bel Air Feeling Haggard135 - Ray Benson's 1955 Chevy Bel Air Feeling Haggard
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Ray's 1955 Chevy Bel Air used in the music video for Feeling Haggard, with Ray & Dale Watson.
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"Ride With Bob" Stage Used Dr. Pepper Gas Sign136 - "Ride With Bob" Stage Used Dr. Pepper Gas Sign
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56" x 96" Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills tribute shows. From Ray Benson's pers...
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"Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show Socony Stage Sign137 - "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show Socony Stage Sign
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42" x 65.5" Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills tribute shows. From Ray Benson's pe...
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"Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show H-E-B Stage Sign138 - "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills Show H-E-B Stage Sign
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46" x 67" Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the "Ride With Bob" Bob Wills tribute show. From Ray Benson's perso...
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Willie And The Wheel Stage Backdrop Canvas Banner139 - Willie And The Wheel Stage Backdrop Canvas Banner
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Hand painted sign used as a stage backdrop for the Willie & The Wheel concerts. From Ray Benson's personal collection. 11ft. H X 22ft. W
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Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Bass Drum140 - Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Bass Drum
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Slingerland bass drum with hardcase. Used in "A Ride With Bob" musical. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Hubbin' It: The Life Of Bob Wills Signed by Wills141 - Hubbin' It: The Life Of Bob Wills Signed by Wills
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By Ruth Sheldon. Illustrated. Copyright, 1938. The book is signed twice by Bob Wills. Also comes with a signed B&W Photo of Bob Wills 5.25 X 8 i...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Original Watercolor of Bob Wills And Ray Benson142 - Original Watercolor of Bob Wills And Ray Benson
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"Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium 1999" Signed M. Martin Watercolor Painting. Framed 33 3/4 X 41 3/4.
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Framed Collection Of Bob Wills Albums143 - Framed Collection Of Bob Wills Albums
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Six (6) Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys Albums Framed in a Vintage Window
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"A Ride With Bob" The Bob Wills Musical Poster144 - "A Ride With Bob" The Bob Wills Musical Poster
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A Musical Tribute to Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, Featuring Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel. From Reynolds Performance Hall, Located in Un...
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5 "A Ride With Bob" The Bob Wills Musical Posters145 - 5 "A Ride With Bob" The Bob Wills Musical Posters
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Featuring Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel. Written By Anne Rapp & Ray Benson. With Asleep At The Wheel. At Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa, OK. Nov...
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Asleep At The Wheel / Bob Wills ACL Poster Signed147 - Asleep At The Wheel / Bob Wills ACL Poster Signed
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ACL Live at The Moody Theater February 24, 2015. Asleep At The Wheel Tipping The Hat to the Music of Bob Wills. Signed by Quebe Sisters, Avett Brother
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Bob Wills At Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, Oklahoma Photo148 - Bob Wills At Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, Oklahoma Photo
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Photo of Bob standing at the Microphone from Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. 27.5 X 37.5 Inches From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Bob Wills & Texas Playboys Steel Guitar149 - Bob Wills & Texas Playboys Steel Guitar
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National Grand Console double neck steel guitar that once belonged to Herb Remington who was Bob Wills steel guitar player in the 1940s. From Ray Bens
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Ray Benson's Fender Telecaster Guitar150 - Ray Benson's Fender Telecaster Guitar
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Stage used Fender Telecaster guitar from Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Ray Benson's Custom Shop Fender Telecaster Guitar151 - Ray Benson's Custom Shop Fender Telecaster Guitar
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1990 Fender Custom Shop Neck Thru Telecaster. Serial #H908190. Quilt Maple Top on a Mahogany body. Ebony Fingerboard. Stage used Fender Telecaster gui
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Ray Benson's Daion Guitar152 - Ray Benson's Daion Guitar
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1980s Daion Performer (Stratocaster Style) maple neck, red sparkle body with single coil neck pickup, Humbucking Bridge pickup. 3-way switch with volu
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