Scotty Moore's Gibson Super 400
is one of the most famous guitars in the Hard Rock collection: Scotty Moore's Gibson Super 400. Its place in history was assured when Scotty loaned it to Elvis during the King's '68 "Comeback Special". Part of that landmark broadcast was an impromptu, campfire-style jam in which Elvis, Scotty, and drummer D.J. Fontana reunited to revisit some of the '50s classics that defined rock 'n' roll. Elvis played this instrument during that jam. The '68 comeback special was really the last glimpse of the old King. Soon he would sink into the glitzy Vegas style that consumed his persona in the '70s. In 2011, we took this axe backstage and showed it to Jeff Beck. Jeff ogled it for a while and then proceeded to rip some inhuman licks on this big ol' jazz box. That was a fun day. It's currently on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis, Tennessee.