The guitar maker's son, Tony Zemaitis Jr, said: "We’re incredibly proud of what dad achieved and don’t want the contents of his workshop, which has remained untouched since his death, to just disappear. "I might come home from school to find Bobby Womack in the workshop, or George Harrison would arrive unexpectedly in his Porsche 944." Steve Hackett, formerly guitarist with Genesis, said Zemaitis guitars were "works of art". Zemaitis developed an ornate engraved metal shield and also pearl inlays for the front of his electric guitars.īoth made them very desirable for on-stage use. Some of the most famous rock stars in the world visited Tony there." "I’m surprised the council hasn’t put up a blue plaque on it. Tucked away in this quiet, suburban street, he produced some of the finest guitars this country has ever seen. "Tony’s workshop is virtually a shrine for guitar fans. Picture: Gardiner HoulgateĪuctioneer Luke Hobbs said: "This is a unique sale and we’re estimating the items could fetch in the region of £20,000–£30,000. Auctioneer Luke Hobbs with a drawing by George Harrison.
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