Created by Doug Irwin, Jerry's tiger guitar is iconic. This silver necklace rendition measures 1 1/4″ x 2″. This finely crafted sterling silver guitar pendant captures the spirit of the music, creativity, and freedom that define Deadheads. The intricate guitar design makes this necklace a meaningful statement piece.

A tribute to Jerry’s most legendary instrument.

This sterling silver pendant, measuring 1 1/4" x 2", is a finely detailed rendition of “Tiger” — the custom guitar built for Jerry Garcia and remains one of the most storied instruments in rock history.

The history behind the guitar:

In 1973, after receiving his first custom build from luthier Doug Irwin, Jerry Garcia went right back and asked for another — this time telling Irwin not to hold back. Built from a dense sandwich of exotic woods including cocobolo, maple, and padauk, finished with ornate brass binding and a mother-of-pearl tiger inlay, the guitar took roughly 2,000 hours of work and six years to complete.

Garcia debuted Tiger onstage in August 1979, and it quickly became his primary guitar through the 1980s, prized for the sheer range of tones it offered. Of all his instruments, Tiger logged more stage time than any other — and at Garcia’s final performance with the Grateful Dead at Chicago’s Soldier Field in July 1995, technical trouble forced a mid-encore guitar swap, making Tiger the very last guitar Jerry Garcia ever played live.

Product Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Size: 1 1/4" x 2"
• Design: Tiger Guitar–Inspired Pendant
  
• Unisex design
• Available as pendant only or with a 20" sterling silver chain

The Perfect Gift for Deadheads

Looking for a meaningful gift for a Grateful Dead fan or guitarist? This Tiger guitar necklace is perfect for birthdays, holidays, concerts, anniversaries, or as a collectible for any devoted Deadhead.