The Maharaja
is the second guitar from the History of Rock and Roll series. This
guitar was created to pay homage to one of the greatest figures in the
rock and roll movement, Elvis Presley. It is the only guitar of
the original six that makes direct reference to a specific individual.
On the reverse of the guitar are the numbers 409-52-2002, Elvis
Presley's Social Security Number. The musical influence of the
King is undisputable. As a performer and a cultural icon he has
become synonymous with the development of rock and roll as a mainstream
musical movement.
This guitar is
the first of the six guitars that was created using an American made
Fender Stratocaster. The finishing over the painted work on the
body of the guitar was completed by a professional guitar restoration
company. The Maharaja is completely functional as a working
electric guitar.
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