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Johnny Marr guitar collection to be auctioned in London
A selection of Johnny Marr’s personal guitar collection is currently on display in London ahead of an auction at Christie’s scheduled for September 17. The collection, titled ‘Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection’, features 111 lots, including approximately 80 guitars used by the musician during his career with The Smiths, The The, and as a solo artist.
Notable items include a 1960 Gibson ES-355 Cherry Red, estimated to be worth between £100,000 and £150,000, and a 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo used for hits such as ‘This Charming Man’, estimated at £60,000 to £80,000. The Rickenbacker was famously lent to Noel Gallagher for the cover of the Oasis single ‘Supersonic’. Other items include a 1971 Martin D-28 and a 1977 Gretsch semi-hollow-body electric guitar.
Musician Noel Gallagher joined Marr to view the collection, remarking that Marr has ‘always been a bit gung-ho’ with his instruments.
Entities
Christie’s · Johnny Marr · Noel Gallagher · Oasis · The Smiths
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The auction includes 111 lots, approximately 80 of which are guitars used by Marr. www.notizie.it · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Christie’s will host an auction of Johnny Marr’s guitar collection on September 17. www.notizie.it · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 1960 Gibson ES-355 Cherry Red has an estimated value between £100,000 and £150,000. www.notizie.it · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Noel Gallagher borrowed a Rickenbacker 330 from Marr for the cover of the Oasis single Supersonic. www.standard.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Noel Gallagher described Johnny Marr as being ‘gung-ho’ with his guitars. www.standard.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo is estimated to sell for between £60,000 and £80,000. www.notizie.it · www.standard.co.uk