A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, CUSTOM SHOP STRATOCASTER FOR JEFF BECK, BY TODD KRAUSE

One of three guitars commissioned by Jeff’s then guitar technician Steve Prior circa 2002, the 073 was delivered to the show Greek Theater in Los Angeles on 2 August 2003. The guitar became known as “Salmonella” due to its distinctive greenish-white hue. According to Prior, this guitar was a touring spare that would often be tuned down to a low B or C# for songs such as ‘Roy’s Toy’ and ‘Loose Cannon’, from around 2003-2005. “Salmonella” became the main touring spare from 2018-2022 and can be seen in backstage photographs in the guitar rack ready for potential use. Jeff used the guitar for one week of tour rehearsals at The Cold Stores prior to the 2022 tour.