Auctioned guitar of The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr raises over four hundred thousand
A 1982 Rickenbacker guitar owned by Johnny Marr sold for over 400,000 pounds as part of an auction that raised nearly 3.65 million pounds for charity. The collection, which included other notable instruments used on famous recordings and soundtracks, tripled its expected sales estimate.
A 1982 Rickenbacker guitar, formerly owned by The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, sold for over 400,000 pounds during a high-profile auction at Christie's. This instrument, which was famously used by Marr during his time with The Smiths and later lent to Oasis for their debut single Supersonic, served as the primary highlight of the collection. The event exceeded all expectations, with the entire collection of 31 items fetching nearly 3.65 million pounds, more than triple the initial valuation. Other notable sales included a red Gibson ES-355 and a Fender Jaguar that Marr played for the No Time To Die soundtrack. The proceeds from all items auctioned will be donated to the British charities Guide Dogs and the National Autistic Society, providing significant support to these organizations. This successful event underscored the enduring historical value of musical instruments associated with legendary artists in the rock industry.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
