Kurt Cobain’s battered Boss DS-1 distortion pedal sells for $9,000 By Richard Bienstock published 23 June 20 The announcement comes just days after the Nirvana leader’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E is auctioned for more than $6m
Prince’s long-lost Purple Rain “blue angel” Cloud guitar sells for more than $500,000 at auction By Richard Bienstock published 22 June 20 The custom-made, heavily-played instrument was Prince's primary stage guitar during the height of his career
Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman’s colossal Steel Wheels bass amp rig goes up for auction By Richard Bienstock published 15 June 20 The Julien’s and MusiCares Charity Auction provides aid to artists and industry professionals affected by coronavirus
Prince's long-lost Purple Rain “blue angel” identified as Cloud guitar currently up for auction By Richard Bienstock published 26 May 20 The custom-made instrument was Prince's primary stage guitar during the height of his career and refinished several times
Kurt Cobain’s iconic MTV Unplugged Martin acoustic set to be auctioned for $1 million By Richard Bienstock published 11 May 20 The customized 1959 D-18E is rumored to be the last guitar the Nirvana frontman ever played
An original, stage-played Prince Cloud guitar is hitting the auction block By Richard Bienstock published 5 May 20 The custom-made 1984 model features a blue finish, gold hardware and love symbol fret markers
The Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman to auction off historic guitars, basses, amps and more By Richard Bienstock published 21 February 20 Highlights include Let It Bleed-era ’69 Fender Mustang bass, “Rock and Roll Circus” Les Paul and Vox AC30 he used to audition for the band
Kurt Cobain’s 1993 In Utero Fender Mustang sells for $340,000 By Richard Bienstock published 28 October 19 His MTV Unplugged tattered sweater wasn’t far behind
BB King’s 80th birthday Lucille guitar sells at auction for $280,000 By Richard Bienstock published 23 September 19 The limited edition Gibson ES-345 was the blues legend’s primary stage model in his later years
Guitars and Gear Belonging to Steely Dan’s Walter Becker to Be Sold at Auction By Richard Bienstock published 15 July 19 The Julien's sale, featuring Sadowsky, D’Angelico, Fender and other models played by the late guitarist, will take place in October.
John Lennon Gibson Jumbo Auction: Seller to Split Windfall with Yoko's Charity By Greg Evans published 14 October 15
Jerry Garcia's Travis Bean TB500 Guitar to Be Auctioned in December By Melanie Gottshall published 21 November 13
Property from the Collection of Ronnie and Jo Wood Coming to Auction in October By Lukasz Bielawski published 27 September 12 Julien's Auctions has announced its upcoming auction, Property From The Collection of Ronnie and Jo Wood, featuring items belonging to the longtime Rolling Stones guitarist.