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The 1965 Fender Telecaster that Bob Dylan played during his infamous "electric" tour—where he played live with a backing band for the first time—will be heading to the auction block on May 19. The guitar—which was owned by The Band's Robbie Robertson and later played by both George Harrison and Eric Clapton—is expected to fetch between $400,000—$600,000.
For his 1966 tour with the band known then as The Hawks, Dylan used this Telecaster, which was owned by The Hawks' guitarist, Robbie Robertson. Dylan would later use the Tele on his iconic 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde and on the 1967 recordings that would be released eight years later as The Basement Tapes.
Robertson would later use the guitar on "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." It was played on stage during The Band’s performances at Woodstock, Isle of Wight, Festival Express, and at Watkins Glen.
In 1970, Robertson stripped the guitar’s original black finish from the body. He also made other modifications to the guitar in later years.
https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/fe...dylan-1966-electric-tour-going-up-for-auction