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David Gilmour’s Black Strat fetches a record $14.6M at auction
culture28 days ago

David Gilmour’s Black Strat fetches a record $14.6M at auction

David Gilmour’s 1969 Fender Stratocaster, the so-called Black Strat used on Pink Floyd albums, sold for a record $14.6 million at Christie’s as part of Jim Irsay’s collection auction, far above expectations of $2–3 million. The sale also included other Irsay heir items such as Jerry Garcia’s guitar ($11.6M), Kurt Cobain’s guitar ($6M), John Lennon’s piano ($3.2M), Ringo Starr’s drum set ($2.4M), and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky script ($508k).

via NBC Sports|
#auction#culture#david-gilmour
Pink Floyd’s Black Strat breaks guitar price record at $14.6 million
culture28 days ago

Pink Floyd’s Black Strat breaks guitar price record at $14.6 million

David Gilmour's 1969 Fender Stratocaster, nicknamed the 'Black Strat' and used on Pink Floyd albums from 1970–1983, sold at Christie's in New York for a record $14.6 million, making it the most expensive guitar ever sold. The sale was part of the Jim Irsay collection and also featured other memorabilia, including John Lennon's piano and Kurt Cobain's guitar, with the 44-item auction totaling about $84 million.

via BBC|
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Gilmour’s Black Strat Breaks Auction Records with $14.55 Million Sale
music29 days ago

Gilmour’s Black Strat Breaks Auction Records with $14.55 Million Sale

David Gilmour’s Black Strat sold for $14.55 million at Christie’s in New York, as part of the Jim Irsay Collection, becoming the most expensive guitar ever sold and eclipsing Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana guitar sale. The instrument is tied to iconic Pink Floyd tracks (Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond) and the Comfortably Numb solo, with Irsay having purchased it in 2019 for about $5.25 million.

via Rolling Stone|
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Met Museum and Mick Taylor Clash Over Stolen Rolling Stones Guitar
entertainment8 months ago

Met Museum and Mick Taylor Clash Over Stolen Rolling Stones Guitar

A 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar, historically associated with Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, is in dispute over its ownership, with Mick Taylor claiming it was his and was stolen, while the Met Museum states it was never owned by him and has a well-documented provenance. The guitar has a storied history, including being part of a famous band performance and exhibitions, but Taylor's claim remains unverified and the museum seeks to clarify its provenance.

via The New York Times|
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John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million
entertainment1 year ago

John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million

A 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar used by John Lennon and George Harrison for the Beatles' albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul" sold at auction for over $2.8 million. The guitar, which had been missing for about 50 years, was discovered in a British attic and authenticated by experts. This sale makes it one of the most expensive guitars ever sold.

via The Washington Post|
#auction#beatles#entertainment
John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million
music-history1 year ago

John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million

John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar, used during the Beatles' 1965 albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," sold for a record $2.85 million at an auction in New York City. The guitar, which had been lost for over 50 years, was authenticated by its distinctive markings and sound. It was previously owned by Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon and had been stored in an attic for decades. The buyer remains anonymous.

via CBS News|
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