10 Interesting Facts about Willie Nelson's Guitar - Trigger
10 Interesting Facts about Willie Nelson's Guitar - Trigger
Trigger was originally owned by a woman in Hawaii
Trigger was originally owned by a woman in Hawaii
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Nelson acquired Trigger in 1969 for $800
Nelson acquired Trigger in 1969 for $800
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Nelson named the guitar after Roy Rogers' horse
Nelson named the guitar after Roy Rogers' horse
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Trigger's battle scars add to its character.
Trigger's battle scars add to its character.
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Unfretted frets contribute to Trigger's unique sound.
Unfretted frets contribute to Trigger's unique sound.
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Trigger was stolen in 1978 and recovered nine months later
Trigger was stolen in 1978 and recovered nine months later
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Trigger is insured for a whopping $2 million
Trigger is insured for a whopping $2 million
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Trigger accompanies Nelson on every tour
Trigger accompanies Nelson on every tour
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Trigger is more than just a guitar; it's a symbol of Nelson's career.
Trigger is more than just a guitar; it's a symbol of Nelson's career.
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Trigger's iconic status cements it as a symbol of American music.
Trigger's iconic status cements it as a symbol of American music.
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