251 :: 1984 Anthony Zemaitis Custom Deluxe six string bass guitar, made in England

Lot Number 251. 1984 Anthony Zemaitis Custom Deluxe six string bass guitar, made in England. Auctioned at The Guitar Auction - Day One - Guitars Part I on 9th September 2025
 
1984 Anthony Zemaitis Custom Deluxe six string bass guitar, made in England; Body: mahogany with Danny O'Brien engraved alloy metal front and plain alloy control plate, various minor dings and marks but generally good for age; Neck: mahogany with architectural head and large inlaid pearl Z; Fretboard: ebony with diamond pearl and red dot position markers; Electrics: working, Kent Armstrong Triple Sound pickup with coil switching; Hardware: Schaller tuners, hand tooled alloy bridge and stop bar; Weight: 5.96kg; Overall condition: good for age *Thought to be the only six string bass made by Anthony Zemaitis for Melvin Whittaker in 1976. This is a very rare custom order instrument and is featured in an article in The Z Gazette, issue 14, spring 2000, where it can be seen in a photograph of Mel's collection **Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Keith Smart, chairman of The Zemaitis Guitar Owners Club, confirming that this is a genuine Zemaitis and commenting that it is a very rare instrument

Estimate: £3000-6000

Sold For: £2800.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 9th September 2025
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction - Day One - Guitars Part I

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