Heritage to Auction Incredible Collection of Vintage Guitars!

Dallas, TX: One of the world's foremost experts in the field of vintage guitars, "Rockin'" Jimmy Crimmins is, himself, an exceptional jazz/blues guitarist. Obsessed with music from an early age, Crimmins studied with guitar legend George Pritchett, guitarist with the Buddy Rich band, for a time while he attended the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music. Later, Crimmins played with such notable acts as the Blues Brothers, in their last performance before the death of frontman John Belushi.

At the same time, Crimmins also worked as the Vintage Guitar specialist at the Hollywood Guitar Center, where he came into contact with a number of incredible instruments. Currently, he is the owner of The Vintage Connection in his home state of Wisconsin, an enterprise devoted to promoting the very best in vintage guitars.

"We're thrilled that Jimmy Crimmins has hand-selected this exceptional grouping of instruments from his personal stock to offer in our upcoming auction," said Doug Norwine, Director of Music and Entertainment Auctions for Heritage. "The best of the best is represented in the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection, from an exquisite 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Black Beauty' to a beautiful 1956 Fender Stratocaster 'See Thru Blonde' and more. Without a doubt, this is an auction that no serious guitar collector will want to miss."

"Everything is available for viewing right now at www.HA.com," Norwine said, "where interested collectors can see enlargeable, full color images of each and every lot, read our complete and informative catalog descriptions, and even place their bids online, from the comfort and convenience of their home or office."

Heritage Auction Galleries will offer the Jimmy Crimmins "Vintage Connection" Guitar Collection in their upcoming Music and Entertainment Signature auction on October 6 & 7, 2007, at their headquarters in Dallas, TX.

1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Serial number 9-2179:
ESTIMATE: $450,000 & up

1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard "Gold Top." Serial number 5-8609:
ESTIMATE: $55,000 & up

1956 Fender Stratocaster. Serial number 09286:
ESTIMATE: $60,000 & up

1956 Fender Stratocaster "See Thru Blonde." Serial number 15294:
ESTIMATE: $85,000 & up

1958 Fender Stratocaster "Hardtail." Serial number 024571:
ESTIMATE: $32,000 & up

Walter Becker -- Steely Dan Used 1958 Fender Precision Bass. Serial number 30443:
ESTIMATE: $40,000 & up

1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty." Serial number 9-0456:
ESTIMATE: $125,000 & up

1961 Gibson Les Paul SG. Serial number 34573:
ESTIMATE: $25,000 & up

Carlos Santana's 2002 PRS Dragon. Serial number 27201:
ESTIMATE: $65,000 & up

The market for vintage guitars is on the rise, and, contrary to some, it's not just for Baby Boomers. True, to many Boomers, vintage guitars represent a time when a guitar could be easily purchased with just a moderate allowance, so it's natural that the 50-plus crowd would be in the forefront collecting these reminders of their youth.

But it would be simplistic to suggest only Boomers collect vintage guitars, and just downright inaccurate. Interest in the guitar has never been greater, and even youthful players know that the electric guitar was developed and refined - most would say perfected - in the '40s, '50s, and '60s, the Golden Era for American guitars. And as more and more players and collectors get involved, choice pieces just become rarer, more in demand, and valuable.

We're pleased to offer some extraordinary vintage guitars in our auction...

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

Prospective consignors and sellers of Entertainment, Celebrity or Hollywood memorabilia are invited to www.HA.com/Sell. Or simply email Doug Norwine at DougN@HA.com or call 1-800-8782-6467, ext. 1452.

To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Client Services at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email.