"I've stood in your gallery.
I've seen what's hangin' from the walls"

The Estate of Howie Epstein is selling Howie's remaining collection of basses to the public. Some of these were his primary touring instruments that were played for more than 20 years with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and the majority of them were used in his studio until his untimely and tragic death in 2003. Included in this collection are a few prototypes and one-off instruments. They have all been preserved as he left them, unpolished with strings un-changed. This diverse collection of guitars and basses, offered by Howie's brothers, captures the essence of Howie Epstein as a musician, songwriter and producer.

Howie received a Grammy Award for his production work on John Prine's "The Missing Years". Howie also worked with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Carlene Carter, Roy Orbison, John Hiatt, John Fogerty, Del Shannon, Leslie West, Stevie Nicks, Carl Perkins, Linda Ronstadt, Rosie Flores and Warren Zevon among others. The instruments up for auction (see list to follow) undoubtedly have been in the presence of many legendary musicians. For more information on Howie and video clips please visit his MySpace page: http://myspace.com/howieepstein

All instruments have been inspected and appraised by Top Shelf Guitar Shop. Acceptable methods of payment: cashier's check, or money order (wire transfer on international purchase) payable to The Estate of Howard Epstein. Buyers pay shipping and insurance (and international customs fees, if applicable).

Each instrument will come with a certificate of authenticity signed by Howie's brothers.

Call (414) 481-8677

Top Shelf Guitar Shop
2358 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Top Shelf Guitar Shop is not affiliated with the Howie Epstein Estate.