Guitarist uses his guitar to hypnotizes our mind with happiness and sad. Some are very good playing it so that people call him god. When a guitar legend or guitar hero died, the only soul-print he left in this world is on his guitar. Here, I am going to give you updated news about 10 to 6 most expensive guitars in the world.
10. 1949 Fender Broadcaster prototype ($375,000)
The guitar maker was Leo Fender in 1949. This prototype guitar is the first sample of world’s most famous guitar Fender Telecaster. One collector bought the guitar in 1994
9. Eric Clapton’s Gold Leaf Stratocaster ($455,550)
Our next guitar was made before 50th birthday of Eric Clapton in 1996. The guitar has 23k Gold. Christie’s was the last home of the guitar before collector bought it in 1997.
8. George and John’s 1964 Gibson SG ($570,000)
The first owner, George Harrison, used the guitar in 1966-1969. In 1970, John Lennon used it in “White Album” record. After him, George Peter Ham from Badfinger owned it. after his died, the guitar was missing until 2002. In 2004, one collector bought it.
7. “Lenny” – Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1965 Fender Composite Stratocaster: $623,500
A Guitar legend, Stevie Ray Vaughan used the guitar for a decade until his died in 1990. Lenny owned the guitar from his wife who bough it for him for his 26th birthday in 1980. The SRV Sticker is the genuine sign. 14 years after his died, the guitar was auctioned to back up Antigua’s crossroad center.
6. Eric Clapton’s C.F. Martin & Co., circa 1939: $791,500
Eric Clapton collected this guitar until he donated for Crossroad rehabilitation Center. The rehab center fetched $791,500 from the auction.
Next, we are going to read Top 5 to 1 Most expensive Guitar in the world.
5. Eric Clapton’s 1964 Gibson ES0335 TDC: $847,500
Eric Clapton collected and used it since 1964.Since he rarely used it he cash out the guitar couple decades afterward for $847,500
4. Blackie – Stratocaster hybrid: $959,500
Blackie is another collection of Eric Clapton. He used it since January 1973-1985. Blackie was one of Eric Clapton favorite. He bought it after he saw Jimi Hendrix performed on the stage with similar guitar in 1970. In 2004, he auctioned the guitar for $959,500.
3. Bob Marley’s Custom made Washburn 22 series Hawk: estimated Price $1.2 to 2 million
During His life, Bob only has 7 guitars and It is one of it. The rest 6 guitars are now claimed as Jamaican’s National Treasure. In November 21, 1971, after his concert tour in Vancouver, he gave it to Gary Carlsen, who was a guitar’s technician. He left him a message “take it as you will understand later”. Gary cashed out the guitar to support his social foundation “Different Journeys,one destination” as a main reward of lottery.
2. Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 Stratocaster: Estimated Price $2 million
Jimi used the guitar to perform at Woodstock concert in 1969. In 1970, Jimi’s drummer Mitch Mitchell kept the guitar until 1990. On that year, the guitar became part of New Fender artist Center, went to Sotheby’s and went to collector’s hand for $198.000. 8 years later, Paul Allen from Microsoft bought it for 2 million
1. Reach out to Asia Fender Stratocaster: $2.7 million
Reach out to Asia Fender Stratocaster is not a classic guitar from 1 guitar hero. It is the only guitar in the world with the most Life Guitar’s hero in the world. It carries the signatures of Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Ray Davis. Ronnie wood, Def leppard, Liam Gallagher, Angus and Malcom Young, Paul McCartney, Sting. And Ritchie Blackmore. In 2005, a Qatari family bought it from an auctioned that was sponsored by Bryan Adams for $2,7 million. View years ago, the Qatari family auctioned off again and they fetched $3,700.000
