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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

Prince's long-lost Purple Rain “blue angel” identified as Cloud guitar currently up for auction
By Richard Bienstock published
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
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
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
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
His MTV Unplugged tattered sweater wasn’t far behind
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