1988 Kramer Bon Jovi New Jersey cover Knapp graphic guitar. Owned by band member David Bryan

1988 Kramer Bon Jovi New Jersey cover Knapp graphic guitar. Owned by band member David Bryan

This guitar is for the ultimate fan of the 100 million + selling artists,

Bon Jovi. For a band that is easily in the top 50 selling musical acts

OF ALL TIME, this is an extremely rare opportunity. There are only a

scant handful of guitars ever offered for sale that are an iconic representation of any band. This guitar would never be confused as being owned by any other band, like say a Strat or a Les Paul would.

Therebwere five of these made, one for each member of the Bon Jovi band. The calligraphy on the guitar reads:

"Presented to David Bryan with grateful appreciation of your support for Kramer Guitars and our lasting friendship. Dennis and all of us at Kramer." Of the five "New Jersey" graphics that were issued by Kramer, two are owned by the Hard Rock Cate (Richie Sambora, Tico Torres), two are privately owned (Alec John Such, David Bryan), and one is believed to be retained by Jon Bon Jovi. The last photo shows the instruments at the Kramer factory.

PS:

I would like to thank Eric from Abalone Vintage for passing this absolute treasure onto my husband for his enjoyment over the past 9 years. Also for helping me pass it onto a new fan to enjoy.

This instrument has been in two private collections over the past two decades.