But now there’s a piece of Cobain gear you might just be able to afford… although it’s not quite as unique.
Up for sale at Gotta Have Rock and Roll is a Kurt Cobain stage-used Dunlop Tortex .60mm guitar pick, estimated to sell for $500-$700, with bids starting at $400.
And while you might claim to have an identical pick in your pocket right this very second, this particular plectrum comes from the collection of Cobain guitar tech Jim Vincent.
According to the listing, the pick is in “very good condition”, and comes with a letter of provenance and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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