Dylan, Robbie Robertson 1965 Telecaster Guitar Sold For $650,000

From GuitarWorld.com

Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson’s 1965 Fender Telecaster has been sold for $650,000 at auction. The guitar has a long history, having been owned, recorded, and stage-played by Robbie Robertson of The Band and Bob Dylan, serving as the catalyst for his electric era.

Robbie Robertson of The Band originally bought this Telecaster after suggesting it could be a good fit for Dylan when he was experimenting with integrating the electric guitar into his performances. Dylan took Robertson at his word, and used this guitar throughout 1965, playing it on 1966’s Blonde on Blonde, and using it as his guitar of choice on his 1966 world tour.

This guitar was also present at Dylan’s historic gig in Manchester on May 17, 1966, when Dylan was heckled and called “Judas” by a concertgoer for going electric.