Primal Scream's 1991 breakthrough album "Screamadelica" featured a fresh blend of indie-rock songwriting and acid house inspired production, propelling the Scottish rock 'n' roll band to international stardom. The limited edition Screamadelica 30th Anniversary Stratocaster commemorates this pivotal recording with a one of kind all-over graphic of the stunning red, yellow and blue album art - including matching pickguard, pickup covers and knobs. The Modern "C"-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius pau ferro fingerboard and medium jumbo frets provide modern playability and comfort, and the vintage-voiced alnico V single-coil pickups deliver classic Fender tone. Other features include a 2-point synchronized tremolo, an "F"-stamped neck plate and included deluxe gig bag. Features • Alder body with Screamadelica artwork • Three vintage-voiced single-coil pickups • Modern "C"-shaped maple neck • 9.5" radius pau ferro fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets • 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles Fender®, Squier®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass@ guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Specifications • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester • Body Material: Alder • Body Shape: Stratocaster® • Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strate • Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles • Case/Gig Bag: Included: Deluxe Gig Bag • Color: Custom Screamadelica Graphic • Configuration: SSS • Control Knobs: Stratocaster®-Style Skirt • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome • Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat® • Neck Finish: Polyurethane • Neck Material: Maple • Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat® • Neck Shape: Modern "C" • Number of Frets: 22 • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone • Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) • Orientation: Right-Hand • Pickguard: Painted Plastic • Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot • Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 • Subtype: Electric Guitars • Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup • Tuning Machines: Vintage Style • Type: Electric Guitars
Hi Greg,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Screamadelica (1991) was a landmark album that changed British music. It mixed rock guitars, gospel choirs, and acid house beats and was produced with Andrew Weatherall, a DJ who brought club culture into rock. It won the first Mercury Music Prize in 1992 and featured classics such as “Loaded” (a remix that became an anthem for the rave generation), “Come Together” (a euphoric, gospel-infused track) and “Movin’ On Up” (considered by many to be a Stones-like opener that set the tone for genre-bending freedom.)
As you might be aware, autographed guitars have brought a broad range of prices at auction; ones that were played in (significant) concerts bring considerably more than ones that weren't. While I've not found any other signed Primal Scream guitars, based on what other signed/played instruments have brought at auction, and if this were sold in a dedicated Rock & Roll auction, this would probably sell for between $10,000 and $15,000 though at the right auction house this might do better than that.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A 30th Anniversary Stratocaster electric guitar
Signed at White Rock Theatre, Hastings, East Sussex, UK, on Friday, May 27, 2022, by Darrin Mooney, Robert Gillespie, Andrew Innes, Martin Duffy and Simone Butler. Accompanied by an affidavit signed by Darrin Mooney.
Painted in red, blue and yellow to imitate the album's graphics, specifics include: red, yellow and blue album art - including matching pickguard, pickup covers and knobs. The Modern "C"-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius pau ferro fingerboard and medium jumbo frets provide modern playability and comfort, and the vintage-voiced alnico V single-coil pickups deliver classic Fender tone. Other features include a 2-point synchronized tremolo, an "F"-stamped neck plate and included deluxe gig bag. Features • Alder body with Screamadelica artwork • Three vintage-voiced single-coil pickups • Modern "C"-shaped maple neck • 9.5" radius pau ferro fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets • 2-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles Fender®, Squier®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass@ guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Specifications • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester • Body Material: Alder • Body Shape: Stratocaster® • Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strate • Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles • Case/Gig Bag: Included: Deluxe Gig Bag • Color: Custom Screamadelica Graphic • Configuration: SSS • Control Knobs: Stratocaster®-Style Skirt • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome • Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat® • Neck Finish: Polyurethane • Neck Material: Maple • Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Strat® • Neck Shape: Modern "C" • Number of Frets: 22 • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone • Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) • Orientation: Right-Hand • Pickguard: Painted Plastic • Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot • Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 • Subtype: Electric Guitars • Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup • Tuning Machines: Vintage Style • Type: Electric Guitars
CONDITION: this appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Owned by Gregory Peck, former assistant tour manager
$10,000-15,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Very much so, Greg. Are you able add a photo of the letter to this appraisal?
Thanks,
Delia
Hi delia,
Yes of course, I’m away from the office right now.
But as soon as I’m back in I’ll scan it over.
Best,
Greg
Hi Delia,
I’ve managed to find the master copy on file, so I’ve just added it to my photos, if you’d like to take a look.
Regards,
Greg
Good morning delia,
Thank you for your assistance with everything, you’ve helped a great deal!.
What can I do now? Is it up to me if I want to go to auction or not, if I wanted to is it something your company can arrange?
Best wishes,
Greg
Good morning delia,
I was the assistant tour manager for some time, so became good friends with most of the band and am still now, hence how I was able to get the entire band to sign the guitar in one sitting before a show on the Friday the 27th of May 2022. I’ve also got a hand signed letter from darrin moony (drummer) authenticating said guitar, hope this helps.
Regards,
Greg