THE STEVE HOWE ES5
We are happy to offer the following instrument  from the personal private collection of Steve Howe, founding member of the iconic band 'Yes' who were the worlds most successful and influential of all Progressive Rock Bands. Please find full details as follows:

History

The following, a Gibson ES5, is synonymous with both the sound, tone and style of the artist whom has favoured many Gibson Models throughout his career. The Gibson ES5 was purchased by Steve Howe from famed Guitar Dealer George Gruhn in the 1970s. Featuring a triple pickup design it gave Steve far greater tonal variation with an ES5 being the predominant model used on Yes’ 1971 Album Fragile which included the band's nnow iconic single Roundabout.

Gibson ES5 

1952 

Sunburst

Flamed Maple 

3 Pickup 

Condition 8.5/10

Original Touring Case

Originality 

The instrument carries various modifications by Steve Howe as follows

Later Gibson 1960s Reflector Knobs

Bigsby Tremolo

Verification

The above instrument comes with the following personal verification as follows:

Personal COA confirming use, ownership

Hand-signed headstock rear

Period Picture of Use  

Steve Howe Biography

Publication 

The guitar was featured in the 1970s Gibson Guitar Publication buy renowned author Sid Bishop.

Comments

The above instrument will be of interest to those players, collectors and investors who require a personally documented instrument from one of Prog Rock's most iconic and influential guitarists, Steve Howe with an ES5 being the predicament instrument being featured on the Bands most Iconic Track Roundabout 

The Market

The interest in instruments that were personally owned and used by many of the world's musical icons is high, with record prices constantly being broken based on the demand from those who wish to own a piece of Prog Rock history.

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