BONO PLAYED AND SIGNED IRISH FALCON GRETSCH GUITAR

A Gretsch Irish Falcon stage played guitar signed by U2 frontman Bono. Model number G61361, serial number JT05129425, everygreen finish, arched laminated maple body, two-piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard, Gretsch G-Cadillac tailpiece, and High Sensitive Filter Tron pickups. Bonos 2005 Gretsch Irish Falcon has Bonos actual signature on the neck of the guitar at the 12th fret position. The color of the guitar is Everygreen, personally chosen by Bono. The guitars scratch plate, in gold with The Goal Is Soul in black letters, was also personally designed by Bono. Bono performs with U2 with this model on such classic songs as One and Walk On. Signed in gold marker by Bono and decorated with gold, hand drawn flowers. Accompanied by a Levys black leather guitar strap and a Gretsch Certificate of Authenticity signed by Fred Gretsch and Bono. Donated to Music Rising from Bonos personal collection. PROVENANCE Lot 185, Music Rising, Juliens Auctions, Hard Rock Cafe Times Square, New York City, April 21, 2007