{"id":7686,"date":"2026-08-25T14:22:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/?post_type=product&p=7686"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:46:24","slug":"travis-bean-tb1000-artist-1976-77-francis-rossi-status-quo-mark-knopfler","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/otras\/travis-bean-tb1000-artist-1976-77-francis-rossi-status-quo-mark-knopfler\/","title":{"rendered":"Travis Bean TB1000 Artist 1976\u201377 \u2013 Francis Rossi (Status Quo) \/ Mark Knopfler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Excepcional Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/strong>, fabricada en Sun Valley, California, circa 1976\u20131977<\/strong>, con una procedencia extraordinaria y perfectamente documentada: anteriormente propiedad de Francis Rossi (Status Quo) y posteriormente perteneciente a Mark Knopfler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

La guitarra form\u00f3 parte de The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>, subastada por Christie\u2019s en Londres el 31 de enero de 2024, donde fue presentada como Lote 88<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

La guitarra se vende acompa\u00f1ada de toda la documentaci\u00f3n disponible relativa a su procedencia e historia, as\u00ed como la documentaci\u00f3n e informaci\u00f3n correspondiente a la subasta de Christie\u2019s<\/strong>, quedando perfectamente acreditada su trayectoria y pertenencia a ambas colecciones.<\/p>\n

Procedencia: Francis Rossi \/ Status Quo<\/h2>\n

Esta Travis Bean perteneci\u00f3 anteriormente a Francis Rossi, guitarrista y l\u00edder de Status Quo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Seg\u00fan la documentaci\u00f3n de Christie\u2019s, Rossi utiliz\u00f3 la guitarra en la grabaci\u00f3n de \u201cAccident Prone\u201d<\/strong>, single de Status Quo perteneciente al \u00e1lbum If You Can\u2019t Stand The Heat<\/em>, publicado en 1978.<\/p>\n

El propio Rossi dej\u00f3 constancia de su relaci\u00f3n con el instrumento:<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cBought in England early 70s, used on \u2018Accident Prone\u2019 single. High output once warmed up, plays well\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Una procedencia especialmente interesante al vincular directamente esta guitarra con uno de los periodos cl\u00e1sicos de Status Quo.<\/p>\n

Mark Knopfler<\/h2>\n

En enero de 2008, Mark Knopfler adquiri\u00f3 la guitarra a trav\u00e9s de Phil Harris Agency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Knopfler pas\u00f3 tiempo tocando la Travis Bean y explorando su particular sonido para valorar c\u00f3mo podr\u00eda encajar en alguna de sus canciones. Finalmente, seg\u00fan la informaci\u00f3n publicada por Christie\u2019s, no lleg\u00f3 a utilizarla en ninguna grabaci\u00f3n publicada.<\/p>\n

La guitarra permaneci\u00f3 en su colecci\u00f3n hasta formar parte de The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>, la hist\u00f3rica subasta celebrada por Christie\u2019s en Londres el 31 de enero de 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Esta unidad apareci\u00f3 como Lot 88<\/strong>, identificada por Christie\u2019s como:<\/p>\n

\u201cTravis Bean Guitars, Sun Valley, California, circa 1976-1977 \u2013 A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, TB1000 Artist.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/h2>\n

Travis Bean ocupa un lugar \u00fanico en la historia de la guitarra el\u00e9ctrica estadounidense.<\/p>\n

La compa\u00f1\u00eda fue fundada en 1974 en Sun Valley, California<\/strong>, por Travis Bean junto a Marc McElwee y Gary Kramer. Su gran innovaci\u00f3n fue sustituir la tradicional estructura de madera del m\u00e1stil por una pieza mecanizada de aluminio Reynolds 6061-T6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Esta estructura no termina en la uni\u00f3n con el cuerpo, sino que se prolonga a trav\u00e9s del instrumento hasta el punto de anclaje del puente. Sobre ella se instala un diapas\u00f3n de madera, mientras que el cuerpo queda integrado alrededor de la estructura central de aluminio.<\/p>\n

El resultado es una construcci\u00f3n extremadamente r\u00edgida y estable, adem\u00e1s de una respuesta sonora muy caracter\u00edstica. Las Travis Bean se hicieron especialmente conocidas por su extraordinario sustain, resonancia y ataque<\/strong>, caracter\u00edsticas que contin\u00faan diferenci\u00e1ndolas de pr\u00e1cticamente cualquier otra guitarra el\u00e9ctrica de su \u00e9poca.<\/p>\n

La producci\u00f3n original de Travis Bean termin\u00f3 en 1979<\/strong>, despu\u00e9s de fabricar aproximadamente 3.600 guitarras y bajos<\/strong>. De ellos, se estima que \u00fanicamente 755 unidades correspondieron al modelo TB1000A Artist<\/strong>, lo que convierte a las unidades originales en instrumentos especialmente escasos y coleccionables.<\/p>\n

Esta unidad<\/h2>\n

Esta guitarra corresponde al modelo Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/strong>, fabricado aproximadamente entre 1976 y 1977<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Su caracter\u00edstica estructura de aluminio mecanizado presenta el n\u00famero 647 estampado junto a la cejuela<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cuenta con acabado natural, dos humbuckers con sus caracter\u00edsticas cubiertas estampadas \u201cTRAVIS \/ BEAN\u201d<\/strong>, puente montado sobre la estructura de aluminio y el inconfundible clavijero abierto caracter\u00edstico de Travis Bean.<\/p>\n

El diapas\u00f3n es de palosanto de Brasil (Dalbergia nigra)<\/strong>, tal y como consta en el Condition Report elaborado por Christie\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Christie\u2019s document\u00f3 igualmente los n\u00fameros de potenci\u00f3metro:<\/p>\n

CM41472 \/ 19-7545<\/strong><\/p>\n

La guitarra conserva desgaste de uso y marcas propias de un instrumento con esta trayectoria, incluyendo desgaste visible del acabado en diferentes zonas del cuerpo.<\/p>\n

Estuche y documentaci\u00f3n<\/h2>\n

Se entrega con su extraordinario estuche r\u00edgido Fender procedente de Status Quo<\/strong>, rotulado:<\/p>\n

STATUSQUO \/ LONDON \/ ENGLAND \/ <\/strong>T2<\/strong><\/p>\n

El propio estuche constituye una parte importante de la procedencia del instrumento y conserva las marcas y desgaste derivados de su utilizaci\u00f3n y viajes.<\/p>\n

La guitarra se vende con toda la documentaci\u00f3n disponible que acredita su historia y procedencia<\/strong>, incluyendo la informaci\u00f3n correspondiente a su aparici\u00f3n y venta en:<\/p>\n

Christie\u2019s \u2013 The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>
\nLondon \u2013 31 January 2024<\/strong>
\nSale 21929<\/strong>
\nLot 88<\/strong><\/p>\n

Se conserva asimismo el material y etiquetado asociado a Christie\u2019s visible en las fotograf\u00edas.<\/p>\n

La procedencia Francis Rossi \u2192 Mark Knopfler \u2192 The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection \/ Christie\u2019s<\/strong> se encuentra perfectamente documentada, haciendo de esta unidad algo muy distinto de una TB1000 Artist convencional.<\/p>\n

Una pieza excepcional<\/h2>\n

Una Travis Bean original ya es, por s\u00ed misma, un instrumento extraordinariamente singular. Su revolucionaria construcci\u00f3n de aluminio, su reducida producci\u00f3n y su importancia dentro de la guitarra el\u00e9ctrica estadounidense de los a\u00f1os 70 han convertido estos instrumentos en piezas cada vez m\u00e1s buscadas.<\/p>\n

Pero esta unidad re\u00fane adem\u00e1s una procedencia dif\u00edcilmente repetible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Perteneci\u00f3 a Francis Rossi de Status Quo<\/strong>, est\u00e1 vinculada hist\u00f3ricamente con la grabaci\u00f3n de \u201cAccident Prone\u201d<\/strong>, fue posteriormente adquirida y conservada por Mark Knopfler<\/strong>, y finalmente form\u00f3 parte de la c\u00e9lebre The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection de Christie\u2019s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Todo ello se entrega acompa\u00f1ado de su correspondiente documentaci\u00f3n e informaci\u00f3n de procedencia.<\/p>\n

Una guitarra con una historia excepcional, vinculada directamente a dos de los guitarristas brit\u00e1nicos m\u00e1s reconocibles de las \u00faltimas d\u00e9cadas<\/strong>, y una aut\u00e9ntica pieza de colecci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Modelo:<\/strong> Travis Bean TB1000 Artist
\nA\u00f1o:<\/strong> circa 1976\u20131977
\nFabricaci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Sun Valley, California, USA
\nN\u00famero:<\/strong> 647
\nAcabado:<\/strong> Natural
\nConstrucci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Aluminium neck \/ centre section
\nDiapas\u00f3n:<\/strong> Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
\nPastillas:<\/strong> 2x Travis Bean humbuckers
\nProcedencia:<\/strong> Francis Rossi (Status Quo) \/ Mark Knopfler
\nSubasta:<\/strong> Christie\u2019s \u2013 The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/em>
\nFecha:<\/strong> London, 31 January 2024
\nSale:<\/strong> 21929
\nLot:<\/strong> 88
\nEstuche:<\/strong> Fender hard-shell case rotulado \u201cSTATUSQUO \/ LONDON \/ ENGLAND\u201d y \u201cT2\u201d
\nDocumentaci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Documentaci\u00f3n de procedencia e informaci\u00f3n de Christie\u2019s incluida<\/p>\n

—-<\/p>\n

Exceptional Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/strong>, manufactured in Sun Valley, California, circa 1976\u20131977<\/strong>, with extraordinary and fully documented provenance: formerly owned by Francis Rossi of Status Quo and subsequently by Mark Knopfler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The guitar formed part of The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>, auctioned by Christie\u2019s in London on 31 January 2024, where it was offered as Lot 88<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The guitar is sold with all available documentation relating to its provenance and history, together with the documentation and information from the Christie\u2019s auction<\/strong>, providing a complete and fully documented record of its ownership and history.<\/p>\n

Provenance: Francis Rossi \/ Status Quo<\/h2>\n

This Travis Bean was formerly owned by Francis Rossi, guitarist and frontman of Status Quo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to Christie\u2019s documentation, Rossi reportedly used the guitar to record \u201cAccident Prone\u201d<\/strong>, the Status Quo single from their 1978 album If You Can\u2019t Stand The Heat<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Rossi himself documented his connection with the instrument:<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cBought in England early 70s, used on \u2018Accident Prone\u2019 single. High output once warmed up, plays well\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

An exceptional provenance linking this particular guitar directly to one of Status Quo\u2019s classic periods.<\/p>\n

Mark Knopfler<\/h2>\n

In January 2008, Mark Knopfler acquired the guitar through the Phil Harris Agency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Knopfler spent time playing the Travis Bean and exploring its distinctive sound to see how it might fit into a particular song. According to the information published by Christie\u2019s, however, the guitar ultimately did not make it onto a record.<\/p>\n

The guitar remained in his collection until it was included in The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>, the landmark Christie\u2019s auction held in London on 31 January 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This particular instrument was offered as Lot 88<\/strong>, described by Christie\u2019s as:<\/p>\n

\u201cTravis Bean Guitars, Sun Valley, California, circa 1976-1977 \u2013 A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, TB1000 Artist.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/h2>\n

Travis Bean occupies a unique place in the history of the American electric guitar.<\/p>\n

The company was founded in 1974 in Sun Valley, California<\/strong>, by Travis Bean together with Marc McElwee and Gary Kramer. Its defining innovation was the replacement of the traditional wooden neck structure with a section machined from solid Reynolds 6061-T6 aluminium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Rather than ending at the neck joint, the aluminium structure extends through the body to the bridge mounting point. A traditional wooden fingerboard is bonded to the neck, while the wooden body is built around the central aluminium structure.<\/p>\n

The result is an exceptionally rigid and stable construction with a highly distinctive sonic response. Travis Bean guitars became particularly renowned for their extraordinary sustain, resonance and attack<\/strong>, characteristics that continue to distinguish them from virtually any other electric guitar of their era.<\/p>\n

Original Travis Bean production ceased in 1979<\/strong>, after approximately 3,600 guitars and basses<\/strong> had been manufactured. Of these, it is reported that only around 755 were TB1000A Artist models<\/strong>, making original examples particularly scarce and highly collectible today.<\/p>\n

This Guitar<\/h2>\n

This particular instrument is a Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/strong>, manufactured circa 1976\u20131977<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Its characteristic cast and machined aluminium structure is stamped 647 at the nut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It features a natural finish, two humbuckers with the distinctive \u201cTRAVIS \/ BEAN\u201d<\/strong> stamped pickup covers, a bridge mounted directly to the aluminium structure and Travis Bean\u2019s unmistakable open-headstock design.<\/p>\n

The fingerboard is Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)<\/strong>, as specifically identified in the Christie\u2019s Condition Report.<\/p>\n

Christie\u2019s also documented the following potentiometer numbers:<\/p>\n

CM41472 \/ 19-7545<\/strong><\/p>\n

The guitar displays genuine playing wear consistent with an instrument of this history, including visible finish wear in several areas of the body.<\/p>\n

Case & Documentation<\/h2>\n

The guitar is accompanied by its remarkable Fender hard-shell case with Status Quo provenance<\/strong>, stencilled:<\/p>\n

STATUSQUO \/ LONDON \/ ENGLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

and also marked:<\/p>\n

T2<\/strong><\/p>\n

The case itself forms an important part of the instrument\u2019s history and retains the wear and marks accumulated through use and travel.<\/p>\n

The guitar is sold with all available documentation supporting its history and provenance<\/strong>, including information relating to its appearance and sale at:<\/p>\n

Christie\u2019s \u2013 The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>
\nLondon \u2013 31 January 2024<\/strong>
\nSale 21929<\/strong>
\nLot 88<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Christie\u2019s material and auction tags shown in the photographs are also included.<\/p>\n

The provenance Francis Rossi \u2192 Mark Knopfler \u2192 The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection \/ Christie\u2019s<\/strong> is fully documented, placing this instrument in an entirely different category from a standard TB1000 Artist.<\/p>\n

An Exceptional Collector\u2019s Piece<\/h2>\n

An original Travis Bean is already a remarkably distinctive instrument in its own right. Its revolutionary aluminium construction, limited production and significance in the history of the American electric guitar have made these instruments increasingly sought after by players and collectors.<\/p>\n

This particular example, however, has a truly exceptional provenance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Formerly owned by Francis Rossi of Status Quo<\/strong>, historically associated with the recording of \u201cAccident Prone\u201d<\/strong>, subsequently acquired and kept by Mark Knopfler<\/strong>, and ultimately included in Christie\u2019s celebrated The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The guitar is offered together with its accompanying documentation and provenance material.<\/p>\n

A guitar with an extraordinary history, directly connected to two of the most recognisable British guitarists of the past five decades<\/strong>, and a genuine collector\u2019s piece.<\/p>\n

Model:<\/strong> Travis Bean TB1000 Artist
\nYear:<\/strong> Circa 1976\u20131977
\nMade in:<\/strong> Sun Valley, California, USA
\nNumber:<\/strong> 647
\nFinish:<\/strong> Natural
\nConstruction:<\/strong> Aluminium neck \/ centre section
\nFingerboard:<\/strong> Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
\nPickups:<\/strong> 2x Travis Bean humbuckers
\nProvenance:<\/strong> Francis Rossi (Status Quo) \/ Mark Knopfler
\nAuction:<\/strong> Christie\u2019s \u2013 The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/em>
\nDate:<\/strong> London, 31 January 2024
\nSale:<\/strong> 21929
\nLot:<\/strong> 88
\nCase:<\/strong> Fender hard-shell case stencilled \u201cSTATUSQUO \/ LONDON \/ ENGLAND\u201d and \u201cT2\u201d
\nDocumentation:<\/strong> Full provenance documentation and Christie\u2019s auction information included<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Excepcional Travis Bean TB1000 Artist de 1976\u20131977<\/strong>, anteriormente propiedad de Francis Rossi (Status Quo)<\/strong> y posteriormente de Mark Knopfler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Seg\u00fan Christie\u2019s, Rossi utiliz\u00f3 esta guitarra en la grabaci\u00f3n de \u201cAccident Prone\u201d<\/strong> de Status Quo. En enero de 2008 fue adquirida por Mark Knopfler a trav\u00e9s de Phil Harris Agency y permaneci\u00f3 en su colecci\u00f3n hasta formar parte de The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>, subastada por Christie\u2019s en Londres en enero de 2024 como Lote 88<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Una extraordinaria TB1000 Artist con su caracter\u00edstica construcci\u00f3n de aluminio, n\u00famero 647<\/strong>, acabado natural y diapas\u00f3n de palosanto de Brasil.<\/p>\n

Se vende con su estuche Fender original rotulado \u201cSTATUSQUO \/ LONDON \/ ENGLAND\u201d<\/strong>, as\u00ed como con toda la documentaci\u00f3n e informaci\u00f3n de Christie\u2019s que acredita su excepcional procedencia e historia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Exceptional 1976\u20131977 Travis Bean TB1000 Artist<\/strong>, formerly owned by Francis Rossi (Status Quo)<\/strong> and subsequently by Mark Knopfler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to Christie\u2019s, Rossi used this guitar on Status Quo\u2019s \u201cAccident Prone\u201d<\/strong>. In January 2008, it was acquired by Mark Knopfler through the Phil Harris Agency and remained in his collection until its inclusion in The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection<\/strong>, auctioned by Christie\u2019s in London in January 2024 as Lot 88<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

An extraordinary TB1000 Artist featuring Travis Bean\u2019s distinctive aluminium construction, serial 647<\/strong>, natural finish and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.<\/p>\n

Sold with its Fender hard-shell case stencilled \u201cSTATUSQUO \/ LONDON \/ ENGLAND\u201d<\/strong>, together with all Christie\u2019s documentation and auction information supporting its exceptional history and provenance<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":7688,"template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[15],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-7686","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-otras","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7686"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7686"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/escasainguitars.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}