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Two played-and-smashed Kurt Cobain Fender Stratocasters are up for auction
By Richard Bienstock published
The Strats were brought out to be destroyed at the end of gigs by the Nirvana frontman

Prized guitars from Albert King, Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix go under the hammer
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The sale marks the first time any of King and Marley’s guitars have ever gone up for auction

Two guitars customized and played by Eddie Van Halen are headed for auction
By Richard Bienstock published
The guitars, an EVH Charvel Art Series electric and a red-black-white model built by Ed himself, are expected to fetch between $40,000 and $80,000 each

Bill Wyman’s Fender Mustang and Vox AC30 set records for most expensive bass and amp sold at auction
By Richard Bienstock published
A Les Paul Gold Top used by late Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones also went for more than $700,000

Signed guitars from Tony Iommi and Robert Plant, Billy Gibbons, Carlos Santana and more highlight MusiCares Charity Relief Auction
By Richard Bienstock published
You can also pick up Willie Nelson and Taylor Swift-signed acoustics, as well as a customized Billie Eilish Fender ukulele

Kurt Cobain’s battered Boss DS-1 distortion pedal sells for $9,000
By Richard Bienstock published
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
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
The Julien’s and MusiCares Charity Auction provides aid to artists and industry professionals affected by coronavirus
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