Electric guitar belonging to Chuck Berry, nicknamed "Maybellene"

National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Object Details

Manufactured by
Gibson Guitar Corp., American, founded 1894
Owned by
Chuck Berry, American, 1926 - 2017
Subject of
Chess Records, American, founded 1950
Description
A Gibson ES-350T semi-acoustic guitar named Maybellene. The wood is light, and the tuning keys are damaged. A black and orange label with the serial number (A33643) and where the guitar was made (Kalamazoo, MI) can be seen through one of the F-holes. The case is treated canvas on wood with velvet lining.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donation of Charles E. Berry
1959
Object number
2011.137.2
Restrictions & Rights
1960 Gibson Guitar Corporation
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
guitars
Medium
wood and metal
Dimensions
41 x 17 x 4 in. (104.1 x 43.2 x 10.2 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Musical Instruments
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Musicians
Rock and roll (Music)
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.137.2
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53975556d-6561-498b-9629-eb66bfc68861
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