George Harrison’s Hamburg Beatles guitar to auction at Bonhams
A guitar played by George Harrison during The Beatles’ early days in Hamburg is heading for auction at Bonhams later this year. The vintage Futurama guitar will hit the auction […]
2019-04-24
Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde guitar up for auction at Heritage
From Bob Dylan’s guitar to Frank Sinatra’s gun, the upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Signature Auction at Heritage on March 16 will offer something for every music fan. Leading the sale is […]
2019-02-12
David Gilmour’s incredible guitar collection to auction at Christie’s
Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour’s incredible guitar collection is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York on June 20. The sale has been billed as “the largest and most […]
2019-01-30
Prince’s final guitar to sell at Julien’s Auctions
The final guitar ever played on stage by music legend Prince will be offered for auction at Julien’s in Los Angeles next month. Prince played the guitar during a tribute […]
2018-10-11
George Harrison’s Maton Mastersound guitar could fetch $500,000
A guitar used by George Harrison during The Beatles’ last appearance at The Cavern Club is heading to auction in the U.K next month. Harrison played the 1963 Maton Mastersound […]
2018-08-03
Tom Petty’s guitar and top hat up for auction at Heritage
Tom Petty’s guitar and iconic top hat are up for grabs this month, as part of an auction of important rock and roll memorabilia at Heritage Auctions. Petty played the […]
2018-07-11
Kurt Cobain smashed guitar stars at Julien’s Auction
An electric guitar body that Kurt Cobain smashed to pieces onstage in Seattle on September 22, 1990 led a sale at Julien’s Auctions. The Aria Pro II Cardinal Series achieved […]
2018-05-21
Julien’s to auction historic Bob Dylan ‘goes electric’ guitar
One of the most significant guitars in rock and roll history is heading for the auction block in New York next month. Julien’s Auctions is set to offer a 1965 […]
By Dan Wade
2018-04-04
Bob Dylan’s Concert for Bangladesh guitar goes up for auction
Bob Dylan’s acoustic guitar from the historic 1971 Concert for Bangladesh is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions. The 1963 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar has been described as “a […]
2017-10-18
Jerry Garcia’s guitar sells for $1.9 million in New York
A guitar owned by Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia has sold for $1.9 million at auction in New York. The electric guitar, known as ‘Wolf’, had been custom-made for Garcia […]
2017-06-01
The Story of Jimi Hendrix’s Monterey Pop guitar
The guitar played by Jimi Hendrix during his legendary performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop festival is heading for sale in Los Angeles. The 1966 Black Fender Stratocaster will be […]
2017-05-16
Janis Joplin’s guitar leads Heritage sale of iconic music memorabilia
The guitar used by Janis Joplin to record her classic song ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ will lead an upcoming sale of entertainment and music memorabilia at Heritage Auctions. Joplin used […]
2016-11-08
Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar leads The Who memorabilia collection at Heritage
A personal collection of memorabilia from a concert by The Who, complete with a piece of Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar, is amongst the most notable lots in a sale at […]
