THE RAY BENSON COLLECTION

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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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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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Asleep At The Wheel Neon Sign155 - Asleep At The Wheel Neon Sign
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Custom made Asleep At The Wheel neon sign. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel & Texas Playboys Photo156 - Asleep At The Wheel & Texas Playboys Photo
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Panther Hall B& W Photo of The Texas Playboys and Asleep At The Wheel on stage at Panther Hall, Fort Worth, Texas. Included is a Backstage Pass ...
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Pair Of Willie Nelson 1985 4th Of July Photos157 - Pair Of Willie Nelson 1985 4th Of July Photos
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One Photo of Willie playing and one photo of Willie, Freddie Powers, Clint Strom and Johnny Gimble playing to the crowd. Both B& W and framed 9&...
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2nd Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic Program 1974158 - 2nd Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic Program 1974
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Second 4th of July Picnic College Station Texas 1974. Signed by Guy Clark, Steve Fromholz, & Jerry Jeff Walker. Was on display at the Country Mu...
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Kinky Friedman Autographed Doll, Salsa & Poster159 - Kinky Friedman Autographed Doll, Salsa & Poster
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Talking Action Figure New in original signed box. Kinky for Governor 2006. Art work by Guy Juke 2005. Box is 2 1/2" X 6" X 15 3/4". K...
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ACL 2015 Hall Of Fame Asleep At The Wheel Poster160 - ACL 2015 Hall Of Fame Asleep At The Wheel Poster
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June 18, 2015. Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame Show Poster. Hosted by Dwight Yoakam. Honoring, Asleep At The Wheel, Loretta Lynn, Guy Clark, Flaco Jim
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1967 Head Comix Poster by R. Crumb161 - 1967 Head Comix Poster by R. Crumb
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By R. Crumb. Framed 15" X 20" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel Cain's Ballroom Concert Poster162 - Asleep At The Wheel Cain's Ballroom Concert Poster
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Asleep At The Wheel 25th Anniversary Concert Poster From Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. 11 X 17 inches. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Asleep At The Wheel Cain's Ballroom Concert Poster163 - Asleep At The Wheel Cain's Ballroom Concert Poster
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AATW Live At Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Ok. on January 24th, 2004. 11 X 17 inches. Signed by Asleep at the Wheel members Ray Benson, David Sanger...
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Asleep At The Wheel 40th Anniversary Poster Signed164 - Asleep At The Wheel 40th Anniversary Poster Signed
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Signed 2010 AATW Concert Poster from Nov. 5th show at The Long Center in Austin, Texas. Signed by Ray Benson, Lucky Oceans, Chris OConnell, Leroy Pres
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