{"id":46308,"date":"2025-07-15T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=46308"},"modified":"2026-02-16T09:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:26:19","slug":"most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/","title":{"rendered":"The 17 Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry? \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#The_most_expensive_guitars_ever_sold\" >The most expensive guitars ever sold<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#1_Kurt_Cobains_Martin_D-18E_%E2%80%93_6010000\" >1. Kurt Cobain&#8217;s Martin D-18E &#8211; $6,010,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#2_Kurt_Cobains_%E2%80%9CSmells_Like_Teen_Spirit%E2%80%9D_Fender_Mustang_%E2%80%93_4550000\" >2. Kurt Cobain\u2019s \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d Fender Mustang &#8211; $4,550,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#3_David_Gilmours_Black_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_3875000\" >3. David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster &#8211; $3,875,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#4_Eddie_Van_Halens_%E2%80%9CHot_for_Teacher%E2%80%9D_Kramer_%E2%80%93_3932000\" >4. Eddie Van Halen\u2019s \u201cHot for Teacher\u201d Kramer &#8211; $3,932,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#5_John_Lennons_%E2%80%9CHelp%E2%80%9D_12-string_Framus_Hootenanny_%E2%80%93_2857500\" >5. John Lennon\u2019s \u201cHelp!\u201d 12-string Framus Hootenanny &#8211; $2,857,500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#6_Reach_Out_to_Asia_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_2700000\" >6. Reach Out to Asia Fender Stratocaster &#8211; $2,700,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#7_Jimi_Hendrix_1968_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_2000000\" >7. Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fender Stratocaster &#8211; $2,000,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#8_Jerry_Garcias_%E2%80%9CWolf%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_1900000\" >8. Jerry Garcia\u2019s \u201cWolf&#8221; &#8211; $1,900,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#9_Kurt_Cobains_1993_Fender_Mustang_%E2%80%9CSky_Stang_I%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_1587500\" >9. Kurt Cobain\u2019s 1993 Fender Mustang \u201cSky Stang I\u201d &#8211; $1,587,500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#10_Jeff_Beck_1954_Less_Paul_Oxblood_%E2%80%93_1068500\" >10. Jeff Beck 1954 Less Paul Oxblood &#8211; $1,068,500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#11_Eric_Claptons_1964_%E2%80%9CThe_Fool%E2%80%9D_Gibson_SG_%E2%80%93_1270000\" >11. Eric Clapton\u2019s 1964 \u201cThe Fool\u201d Gibson SG &#8211; $1,270,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#12_George_Harrisons_Futurama_%E2%80%93_1270000\" >12. George Harrison\u2019s Futurama &#8211; $1,270,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#13_Bob_Marleys_Washburn_Wing-Series_Hawk_%E2%80%93_1200000_%E2%80%93_2000000\" >13. Bob Marley\u2019s Washburn Wing-Series Hawk &#8211; $1,200,000 &#8211; $2,000,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#14_Duane_Allmans_57_Gibson_Les_Paul_%E2%80%93_1250000\" >14. Duane Allman\u2019s \u201957 Gibson Les Paul &#8211; $1,250,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#15_Rory_Gallaghers_61_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_889400\" >15. Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Fender Stratocaster &#8211; \u00a3889,400<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#16_David_Gilmours_Martin_D-35_%E2%80%93_1095000\" >16. David Gilmour\u2019s Martin D-35 &#8211; $1,095,000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#17_Bob_Dylans_1964_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_965000\" >17. Bob Dylan\u2019s 1964 Fender Stratocaster &#8211; $965,000<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#FAQs\" >FAQs \u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#What_is_the_most_sold_guitar_in_the_world\" >What is the most sold guitar in the world?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#Who_is_the_number_one_guitar_player_of_all_time\" >Who is the number one guitar player of all time?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#What_guitar_did_Kurt_Cobain_destroy\" >What guitar did Kurt Cobain destroy?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Featured image: Creative Commons License by <a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:David_Gilmour_Rattle_That_Rock_World_Tour_(23557923280).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jimmy Baikovicius<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever wondered what the<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> most expensive guitar ever sold <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is? The 17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitars<\/a><\/strong> listed here will give you an idea of the whopping figures that guitars can sell for. From Kurt Cobain\u2019s $600,000,000 Martin D-18 to Bob Dylan\u2019s $965,000 Strat, there\u2019s no shortage of spending in the realm of legendary guitars.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s so much that determines the price of a guitar, from the specs and the brand to the luthier behind the build. In the case of the most expensive guitars, the price tag often comes down to the name and fame of the guitarist who played it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seeing guitars sell for $1,000,000 serves up a bitter blend of emotion. One minute you\u2019re glad you haven\u2019t had to enter a bank-breaking auction, the next you\u2019re hit with the envy of not having the funds lying around to purchase a world-famous guitar. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if we can\u2019t buy them, the most expensive guitars ever sold certainly give us a stunning collection to admire. These stunners show the lengths that guitar lovers will go to get their hands on their dream model.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/1020&#215;220-DESKTOP-3.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;JBL BandBox&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1077&#215;359 MOBILE (5)&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-Amps.html?page=1&#038;filters%91manufacturer_id%93=218?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=in+page+banner&#038;utm_campaign=jbl+bandbox&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/1020&#215;220-DESKTOP-3.jpg&#8221; src_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2026\/02\/1077&#215;359-MOBILE-5.jpg&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;JBL BandBox&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; display_conditions=&#8221;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&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s a quick rundown of the five most expensive guitars ever sold, just to give you an idea of what we\u2019re dealing with here. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kurt Cobain\u2019s Martin D-18E \u2013 sold for $6,010,000 (2020)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kurt Cobain\u2019s \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d Fender Mustang \u2013 sold for $4,550,000 (2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster \u2013 sold for $3,975,000 (2019)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eddie Van Halen\u2019s &#8220;<\/span>Hot for Teacher&#8221; <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kramer \u2013 sold for $3,932,000 (2023)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">John Lennon\u2019s Help! 12 String \u2013 sold for $2,857,500\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP GUITARS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The most expensive guitars ever sold&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_expensive_guitars_ever_sold\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most expensive guitars ever sold<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kurt_Cobains_Martin_D-18E_%E2%80%93_6010000\"><\/span>1. Kurt Cobain&#8217;s Martin D-18E &#8211; $6,010,000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking the number one spot as the most expensive guitar ever sold is Kurt Cobain\u2019s Martin D-18E, used in Nirvana\u2019s legendary <\/span>MTV Unplugged performance <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1993). Cobain\u2019s Martin was sold to the founder of Rode Microphones, Peter Freedman, in 2020 for the mountainous figure of $600,010,000. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the time of writing, this masterpiece is on exhibition at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcm.ac.uk\/museum\/exhibitions\/kurtcobain\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22588416479&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACwlnMjj9Wmf9iG8ysM3MgBWrRYSv&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIus7UgP6xjgMVv5dQBh1X7ATWEAAYASAAEgLmBvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Royal<\/strong><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> College of Music Museum in London<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">and<\/span>\u00a0will stay there until November 2025. Staying true to the rugged grunge character that permeated all of Nirvana\u2019s music, Cobain\u2019s Martin features a recut nut for lefty accessibility, two DeArmond pickups, and an accompanying vintage black hardshell case with a \u201cFragile\u201d sticker slapped on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Martin\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Martin-D-18-StreetLegend\/5I1E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">D-18 StreetLegend<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">offers a roughed-up version of the D-18 that\u2019s just begging to be modded with a pair of pickups to replicate Cobain\u2019s own.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fregObNcHC8?si=jOrjLABDHuX76w6H\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kurt_Cobains_%E2%80%9CSmells_Like_Teen_Spirit%E2%80%9D_Fender_Mustang_%E2%80%93_4550000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Kurt Cobain\u2019s \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d Fender Mustang &#8211; $4,550,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apologies if you\u2019re not a fan of Nirvana, but the second spot on the list is also taken by a Kurt Cobain guitar. This Mustang sold for $4,550,000 in 2022 to guitar collector Jim Irsay and was added to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimirsaycollection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Jim Irsay Collection of historic rock\u2019n\u2019roll memorabilia<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s a model that\u2019s earned its place in the music hall of fame thanks to the role it played in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hTWKbfoikeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d music video<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. One of the reasons Cobain loved offset guitars was their affordability&#8230; if only he saw this one sell for nearly five million! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Vintera-II-70s-Mustang-RW-Competition-Burgundy\/5SIW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Vintera II \u201870s Mustang<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> gets you pretty close to the iconic Mustang used in the \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d music video. With a pair of Single-Coil Mustang pickups, it\u2019s packed with all the bite you need to play like Cobain the proper way \u2013 aggressive, fast, and riotous.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_David_Gilmours_Black_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_3875000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\"> &#8211; $3,875,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Strat has seen decades of gigs and sensational studio recording. First appearing to a crowd of 200,000 at the Bath Festival of Blues in 1970, this beauty stayed with Gilmour all the way to the 2016 Pompeii performance before being sold for $3,875,000 at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GpkO6ZEfmVc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Christie\u2019s auction of the David Gilmour guitar collection<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the summer of \u201974, the original white ply pickguard on this Strat was replaced with the black pickguard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/EMG-David-Gilmour-DG20-Pickup-Set-Black\/21OL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EMG David Gilmour DG20 pickup set<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> gives you the tools to make similar mods to your own guitar; otherwise, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-American-Performer-Stratocaster-HSS-MN-Black\/2R99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender American Performer in black<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> gives you everything you need right off the bat to match the style of this famous David Gilmour Strat!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46351\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46351\" class=\"wp-image-46351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg\" alt=\"David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:David_Gilmour_Rattle_That_Rock_World_Tour_%2823745483622%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy Baikovicius<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Eddie_Van_Halens_%E2%80%9CHot_for_Teacher%E2%80%9D_Kramer_%E2%80%93_3932000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Eddie Van Halen\u2019s \u201cHot for Teacher\u201d Kramer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\"> &#8211; $3,932,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the title suggests, this guitar gets its name from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6M4_Ommfvv0?list=RD6M4_Ommfvv0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHot for Teacher\u201d music video<\/span><\/b><\/a>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> where Van Halen can be seen strutting across school desks and soloing. It\u2019s no wonder this rock machine sold for $3,932,000 in 2023. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/EVH-Striped-Series-5150-Red-Black-w--White-Stripes\/1T0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EVH 5150<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a stylish shredder that\u2019ll get you pretty close to the tone and feel of Van Halen, although no one can ever truly match up to his playing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Custom built by top luthier Paul Unkert, this unique Kramer guitar was completed in 1982 and boasts a bolt-on maple neck, a single Seymour Duncan humbucker, a single volume knob and a Floyd Rose bridge. One of the most noticeable aspects of this guitar is the signature \u201cFrankenstrat\u201d-inspired paint work, a hallmark of Van Halen\u2019s guitars.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_John_Lennons_%E2%80%9CHelp%E2%80%9D_12-string_Framus_Hootenanny_%E2%80%93_2857500\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">5. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">John Lennon\u2019s \u201cHelp!\u201d 12-string Framus Hootenanny &#8211; $2,857,500<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d be shouting for <em>help<\/em>, too, if I\u2018d just spent $2,857,500\u2026 which is what John Lennon\u2019s Framus 12-string went for at a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSdRO3XVLVY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Julien\u2019s auction in 2024<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This guitar was used extensively during the &#8220;<\/span>Help!&#8221; <span data-contrast=\"auto\">recording sessions in the \u201860s and can be heard on the recordings of \u201cGirl\u201d (1965) and \u201cNorwegian Wood\u201d (1965). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any instrument used by The Beatles is bound to go for a lot of money, and this one is an artefact that both Lennon and Harrison played. Oddly enough, this guitar was found in an attic after 50 years of being missing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While no guitar can capture the magic of The Beatles as well as an original, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Vintage-Paul-Brett-Statesboro-12-String-Acoustic-w--Case\/2EXZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vintage Paul Brett Statesboro<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> delivers stunning shimmering tones while capturing a retro aesthetic with the chrome tailpiece and satin antique burst finish.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kSdRO3XVLVY?si=DSo5QgcrqhWXjW6o\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reach_Out_to_Asia_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_2700000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Reach Out to Asia Fender Stratocaster &#8211; $2,700,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Placed on auction to raise funds for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Reach Out to Asia Fender Stratocaster successfully raised $2,700,000 \u2013 impressive for a Fender Mexican Standard Strat. Unlike the other guitars listed here, this one is special in that it didn\u2019t earn its name from a particular guitarist playing it. Instead, this charitable axe garnered its price from the number of star signatures written on its body. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Signees include legends like Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck, Sting, Ritchie Blackmore, Keith Richards, Bryan Adams, Ray Davies, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood, Brian May, Def Leppard, Mick Jagger, Angus and Malcolm Young, Eric Clapton, and Liam Gallagher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Jimi_Hendrix_1968_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_2000000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fender Stratocaster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\"> &#8211; $2,000,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchased by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 for $2,000,000, this iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/jimi-hendrix-guitars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jimi Hendrix<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Strat is on exhibition at the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture. It\u2019s a guitar that goes hand in hand with Hendrix, who was seen playing it upside down to meet his left-handed needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given the momentous impact this guitar has left on guitarists the world over, Fender created a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Jimi-Hendrix-Stratocaster-Olympic-White\/1DW9?origin=product-ads&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22290712006&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLSlDWXk_bBB8ZR_pdk1Kznli&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIosa4982yjgMVDJpQBh2RpSbEEAQYASABEgI82PD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">signature Jimi Hendrix Strat<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, providing a way for guitarists to channel their love and admiration for the legend through their own playing. While you might not be playing at Woodstock, there\u2019s always a special place for this understated stunner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rrE3jFPA43o?si=dhIDiYSK675Y9V1w\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Jerry_Garcias_%E2%80%9CWolf%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_1900000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. Jerry Garcia\u2019s \u201cWolf&#8221; &#8211; $1,900,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built by luthier Doug Irwin, this beauty earned its name from the wolf inlay below the tailpiece. With a completely new shape, electronic system, and original aesthetic details, it sold for $1,900,000 in 2017 as part of a Grateful Dead auction where proceeds went to the Southern Poverty Law Centre civil rights charity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jerry Garcia described this technical wonder as \u201c12 guitars in one\u201d. His \u201cWolf\u201d used complex electronics that let him run and switch his effects loop straight from the guitar. With a HHS pickup configuration and two tone controls, nothing stopped Garcia from creating the iconic psychedelic \u201castral country\u201d blues sound he was cultivating in the early \u201870s.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Kurt_Cobains_1993_Fender_Mustang_%E2%80%9CSky_Stang_I%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_1587500\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. Kurt Cobain\u2019s 1993 Fender Mustang \u201cSky Stang I\u201d &#8211; $1,587,500<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Played during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vRHCAFiXVTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kurt Cobain\u2019s final performance in Munich on the 1<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">st<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of March, 1994<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the \u201cSky Stang\u201d presented a slightly alternative pickup selection to his other Sky Stangs, with a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in the bridge and a single-coil pickup in the neck position.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally built in Japan by Fender custom luthier Scott Zimmerman in 1993, this guitar went full circle after Japanese businessman Mitsuru Sato bought it for $1,587,500 in 2023 at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bid.juliensauctions.com\/lot-details\/index\/catalog\/471\/lot\/219479\/NIRVANA-KURT-COBAIN-STAGE-PLAYED-SKYSTANG-I-FENDER-MUSTANG-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-PREVIEW-LOT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Julien\u2019s Auctions<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Nashville. Part of the proceeds for this guitar went to \u201cKicking the Stigma,\u201d raising awareness and fighting stigma surrounding mental health disorders.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vRHCAFiXVTM?si=6KeY2GBN_KSEhtwS\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Jeff_Beck_1954_Less_Paul_Oxblood_%E2%80%93_1068500\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Jeff Beck 1954 Less Paul Oxblood &#8211; $1,068,500<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fetching a hefty \u00a31,068,500 at auction in London in January 2025, Jeff Beck\u2019s 1954 Gibson Les Paul \u201cOxblood\u201d stands as a true icon of rock history. Originally a Gold Top, this guitar was later refinished in its now-famous deep Oxblood hue. It\u2019s most notably seen on the cover of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blow by Blow<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (1975), Beck\u2019s groundbreaking instrumental album produced by George Martin.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Oxblood also made an appearance during the encore of David Bowie\u2019s final Ziggy Stardust performance in 1973. With a pre-auction estimate of \u00a3300,000 to \u00a3500,000, this guitar exceeded expectations, like many other guitars on this list. In celebration of his great legacy, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Jeff-Beck-1954-Les-Paul-Oxblood\/77TE?origin=product-ads&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22290702940&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLRZ1fqKhKMvYJ9fcXwuK9vtt&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt-z0t_y0jgMV1KdoCR0ymRnTEAQYASABEgLL7vD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a tribute to this guitar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Eric_Claptons_1964_%E2%80%9CThe_Fool%E2%80%9D_Gibson_SG_%E2%80%93_1270000\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">11. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eric Clapton\u2019s 1964 \u201cThe Fool\u201d Gibson SG &#8211; $1,270,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Featured heavily across Eric Clapton\u2019s Cream career, \u201cThe Fool\u201d was sold to Jim Irsay in 2023 for $1,270,000. This SG is possibly the most characterful and colourful guitar on the list, thanks in large part to the painting of art collective The Fool &#8211; hence where the name comes from. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s this psychedelic wonder that\u2019s heard on legendary tracks such as \u201cSunshine of Your Love\u201d and \u201cWhite Room,\u201d with Clapton describing the tone as sweet and human-like. By 1967, \u201cThe Fool\u201d had fallen into a pretty bad state of disrepair, evident from the flaking paint. The headstock soon snapped off altogether.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Famed producer and musician Todd Rundgren was responsible for restoring the guitar after loaning it from Jackie Lomax for $500. Even after replacing the headstock and the bridge, Rundgren said that playing it always felt too fragile, so much so that it prevented him from using it as his main axe. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46352\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46352\" class=\"wp-image-46352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Clapton\u2019s 1964 \u201cThe Fool\u201d Gibson SG\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG.jpg 1340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_Fool_SG_%281964_Gibson_SG%29_played_by_Eric_Clapton_%28Cream%29,_present_from_George_Harrison_to_Eric_Clapton_%28Cream%29,_painted_in_1967_by_The_Fool_Collective_-_Play_It_Loud._MET_%282019-05-13_19.29.10_by_Eden,_Janine_and_Jim%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eden, Janine and Jim<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_George_Harrisons_Futurama_%E2%80%93_1270000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. George Harrison\u2019s Futurama &#8211; $1,270,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">George Harrison\u2019s first electric guitar, the Czech-made Resonet Futurama sold for a staggering $1.27 million at Julien\u2019s Auctions in November 2024. Originally purchased for just \u00a358 in 1959 from Frank Hessy\u2019s music shop in Liverpool, this Strat-style guitar was Harrison\u2019s number one long before he ever touched a Fender.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sporting a distinctive sunburst finish and three-pickup configuration, the guitar featured heavily in the Beatles\u2019 early gigs, from basement rehearsals to the sweaty, all-night sets at Hamburg\u2019s Kaiserkeller. If not for this guitar, the Beatles we know and love today might not have come to be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Bob_Marleys_Washburn_Wing-Series_Hawk_%E2%80%93_1200000_%E2%80%93_2000000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">13. Bob Marley\u2019s Washburn Wing-Series Hawk &#8211; $1,200,000 &#8211; $2,000,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the final sale price remains unverified, Bob Marley\u2019s Washburn Wing-Series Hawk is believed to have gone for somewhere between $1,200,000 and $2,000,000. Marley was known for keeping a tight circle of instruments, reportedly owning only seven in his lifetime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1979, Marley gifted the Hawk to his guitar tech, Gary Karlson. Following Marley\u2019s death in 1981, the Jamaican government declared the guitar a national treasure, cementing Marley\u2019s place as a global icon even further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46353\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46353\" class=\"wp-image-46353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Bob-Marley.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Marley\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Bob-Marley.jpg 800w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Bob-Marley-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Bob-Marley-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Bob-Marley-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bob-Marley-in-Concert_Zurich_05-30-80.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ueli Frey<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Duane_Allmans_57_Gibson_Les_Paul_%E2%80%93_1250000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">14. Duane Allman\u2019s \u201957 Gibson Les Paul &#8211; $1,250,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making up for the lack of Les Pauls on the list is Duane Allman\u2019s \u201957 Les Paul, boasting a gold-top finish and a pair of uncovered PAF pickups. This classic beauty was used on the first two Allman Brothers albums &#8211; <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Allman Brothers Band <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1969) and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Idlewild South <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1970). Allman also used this guitar during the \u201cLayla\u201d recordings with Eric Clapton.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following Duane Allman\u2019s passing, his \u201957 Goldtop passed a few hands, went on loan to players like Billy Gibbons and Kirk Hammett, and spent some time in The Big House Museum before being sold to a private guitar collector for $1,250,000 in 2019. \u201957 Les Pauls continue to be loved today, with models like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gibson-Custom-1957-Les-Paul-Goldtop-Reissue-Ultra-Heavy-Aged-75252\/6WZO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">giving you access to vintage legends.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Rory_Gallaghers_61_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_889400\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">15. Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Fender Stratocaster &#8211; \u00a3889,400<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally purchased for \u00a3100 in 1963, there\u2019s speculation that this Strat was the first to hit Ireland. Over the years, Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Strat underwent serious ageing and plenty of mods. It sold for \u00a3889,400 in 2024 after the Gallagher family put much of his gear up for auction. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just one look at the body shows how much this guitar has gone through. Its sunburst finish might as well pass as a natural one, degraded due to being left in a rainy ditch for a few days in 1966 after being stolen. This legendary Strat is now at the National Museum of Ireland. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46354\" style=\"width: 1340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46354\" class=\"wp-image-46354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg\" alt=\"Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Fender Stratocaster\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/heiner1947\/4477172323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heinrich Klaffs<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_David_Gilmours_Martin_D-35_%E2%80%93_1095000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">16. David Gilmour\u2019s Martin D-35 &#8211; $1,095,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While David Gilmour\u2019s Black Strat drew the highest bid, his cherished Martin D-35 still fetched a staggering $1,095,000 at a New York auction in 2019. Famously named by Gilmour on BBC Radio 4\u2019s <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Desert Island Discs<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as the guitar he\u2019d choose if stranded, this 1969 acoustic was by his side for decades.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dark Side of the Moon<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Final Cut<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it was the go-to guitar behind Pink Floyd\u2019s most iconic albums. You\u2019ll hear it most prominently on \u201cWish You Were Here,\u201d which just so happens to be my favourite Floyd track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This stunner was sold in support of environmental causes through the charity ClimateEarth. You really can\u2019t go wrong with a Martin; it\u2019s no wonder that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Martin-D-35\/2B4N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">D-35<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with its three-piece back and spruce top, remains a trusty companion for many guitarists today.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Bob_Dylans_1964_Fender_Stratocaster_%E2%80%93_965000\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">17. Bob Dylan\u2019s 1964 Fender Stratocaster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\"> &#8211; $965,000<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bob Dylan\u2019s 1964 Fender Stratocaster made headlines in 2013 when it sold for $965,000 &#8211; nearly double its $500k estimate. This Strat is the one Dylan used at the <\/span>1965 Newport Folk Festival<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, stirring up a frenzy in the folk world with his electric performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the performance, Dylan accidentally left it on a private plane, and it remained in the possession of pilot Vic Quinto\u2019s family for nearly 50 years. Complete with its original strap and case, this pre-CBS Strat saw Dylan through one of the most radical moments in his musical career.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there\u2019s no shortage of sunburst Strats out there, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Custom-Shop-64-Strat-Journeyman-Target-3-C-Sunburst-CZ569695\/539X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Custom Shop &#8217;64 Strat with Journeyman relicing<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will get you pretty close to the tone and feel of the original that Dylan sported.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a6Kv0vF41Bc?si=udRo7LVF1mwDvyCG\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs  &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_sold_guitar_in_the_world\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the most sold guitar in the world?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most sold guitars in the world are the Fender Stratocaster and the Fender Telecaster, particularly the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Stratocaster.html?page=1&amp;filters%5b250%5d=9552,6283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Professional II series<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for Strats and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&amp;filters[250]=6283,26548,30665,10411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Player series<\/a><\/strong> for Teles. According to Reverb\u2019s 2024 statistics, it was these two guitars that sold the most in that year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_number_one_guitar_player_of_all_time\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who is the number one guitar player of all time?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the debate over the <em>best <\/em>guitar player of all time will never truly be resolved, Jimi Hendrix is often lauded as the greatest guitarist ever. Taking the electric guitar into new and exciting sonic territory, it\u2019s no surprise that his Strat made the list among the most expensive guitars ever sold. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_guitar_did_Kurt_Cobain_destroy\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What guitar did Kurt Cobain destroy?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kurt Cobain destroyed his black Fender Stratocaster while working on <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nevermind <\/span><\/i>in the &#8217;90s<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He was known to get pretty aggressive with his guitars, but this one suffered such severe damage that it was declared unplayable. Despite this, it sold for $596,000 at a Julien\u2019s Auction in 2023. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Kurt Cobain\u2019s $6,000,000 MTV Unplugged Martin D-18 to Rory Gallagher\u2019s $1,000,000 battered Strat, the <strong>most expensive guitars ever sold <\/strong>are the ones that have given us decades of revolutionary sound.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This list shows just how much value a name can add to a guitar, whether it\u2019s the name of the person who owned the guitar or simply a signature written on it. Collectors <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">love <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a guitar with a rich history and celebrity association. 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The 17 guitars listed here will give you an idea of the whopping figures that guitars can sell for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":46381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Featured image: Creative Commons License by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/187661405@N02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Mahesh Sridharan<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever wondered what the<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> most expensive guitar ever sold <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is? The 17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitars<\/a><\/strong> listed here will give you an idea of the whopping figures that guitars can sell for. From Kurt Cobain\u2019s $600,000,000 Martin D-18 to Bob Dylan\u2019s $965,000 Strat, there\u2019s no shortage of spending in the realm of legendary guitars.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s so much that determines the price of a guitar, from the specs and the brand to the luthier behind the build. In the case of the most expensive guitars, the price tag often comes down to the name and fame of the guitarist who played it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seeing guitars sell for $1,000,000 serves up a bitter blend of emotion. One minute you\u2019re glad you haven\u2019t had to enter a bank-breaking auction, the next you\u2019re hit with the envy of not having the funds lying around to purchase a world-famous guitar. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if we can\u2019t buy them, the most expensive guitars ever sold certainly give us a stunning collection to admire. These stunners show the lengths that guitar lovers will go to get their hands on their dream model.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s a quick rundown of the five most expensive guitars ever sold, just to give you an idea of what we\u2019re dealing with here. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kurt Cobain\u2019s Martin D-18E \u2013 sold for $6,010,000 (2020)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kurt Cobain\u2019s \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d Fender Mustang \u2013 sold for $4,550,000 (2022)<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster \u2013 sold for $3,975,000 (2019)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eddie Van Halen\u2019s \"<\/span>Hot for Teacher\" <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kramer \u2013 sold for $3,932,000 (2023)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">John Lennon\u2019s Help! 12 String \u2013 sold for $2,857,500\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most expensive guitars ever sold<\/span><\/h3><h4>1. Kurt Cobain's Martin D-18E - $600,010,000<\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking the number one spot as the most expensive guitar ever sold is Kurt Cobain\u2019s Martin D-18E, used in Nirvana\u2019s legendary <\/span>MTV Unplugged performance <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1993). Cobain\u2019s Martin was sold to the founder of Rode Microphones, Peter Freedman, in 2020 for the mountainous figure of $600,010,000. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the time of writing, this masterpiece is on exhibition at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcm.ac.uk\/museum\/exhibitions\/kurtcobain\/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22588416479&gbraid=0AAAAACwlnMjj9Wmf9iG8ysM3MgBWrRYSv&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIus7UgP6xjgMVv5dQBh1X7ATWEAAYASAAEgLmBvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Royal<\/strong><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> College of Music Museum in London<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">and<\/span>\u00a0will stay there until November 2025. Staying true to the rugged grunge character that permeated all of Nirvana\u2019s music, Cobain\u2019s Martin features a recut nut for lefty accessibility, two DeArmond pickups, and an accompanying vintage black hardshell case with a \u201cFragile\u201d sticker slapped on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Martin\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Martin-D-18-StreetLegend\/5I1E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">D-18 StreetLegend<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">offers a roughed-up version of the D-18 that\u2019s just begging to be modded with a pair of pickups to replicate Cobain\u2019s own.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pOTkCgkxqyg?si=LYf3fK1PTHgzXG8J\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Kurt Cobain\u2019s \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d Fender Mustang - $4,550,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apologies if you\u2019re not a fan of Nirvana, but the second spot on the list is also taken by a Kurt Cobain guitar. This Mustang sold for $4,550,000 in 2022 to guitar collector Jim Irsay and was added to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimirsaycollection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Jim Irsay Collection of historic rock\u2019n\u2019roll memorabilia<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s a model that\u2019s earned its place in the music hall of fame thanks to the role it played in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hTWKbfoikeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d music video<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. One of the reasons Cobain loved offset guitars was their affordability... if only he saw this one sell for nearly five million! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Vintera-II-70s-Mustang-RW-Competition-Burgundy\/5SIW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Vintera II \u201870s Mustang<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> gets you pretty close to the iconic Mustang used in the \u201cSmells Like Teen Spirit\u201d music video. With a pair of Single-Coil Mustang pickups, it\u2019s packed with all the bite you need to play like Cobain the proper way \u2013 aggressive, fast, and riotous.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\"> - $3,875,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Strat has seen decades of gigs and sensational studio recording. First appearing to a crowd of 200,000 at the Bath Festival of Blues in 1970, this beauty stayed with Gilmour all the way to the 2016 Pompeii performance before being sold for $3,875,000 at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GpkO6ZEfmVc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Christie\u2019s auction of the David Gilmour guitar collection<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the summer of \u201974, the original white ply pickguard on this Strat was replaced with the black pickguard. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/EMG-David-Gilmour-DG20-Pickup-Set-Black\/21OL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EMG David Gilmour DG20 pickup set<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> gives you the tools to make similar mods to your own guitar; otherwise, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-American-Performer-Stratocaster-HSS-MN-Black\/2R99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender American Performer in black<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> gives you everything you need right off the bat to match the style of this famous David Gilmour Strat!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_46351\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1330\"]<img class=\"wp-image-46351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/David-Gilmours-Black-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg\" alt=\"David Gilmour\u2019s Black Fender Stratocaster\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:David_Gilmour_Rattle_That_Rock_World_Tour_%2823745483622%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy Baikovicius<\/a>[\/caption]<hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Eddie Van Halen\u2019s \u201cHot for Teacher\u201d Kramer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\"> - $3,932,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the title suggests, this guitar gets its name from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6M4_Ommfvv0?list=RD6M4_Ommfvv0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHot for Teacher\u201d music video<\/span><\/b><\/a>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> where Van Halen can be seen strutting his solos while walking across school desks. It\u2019s no wonder this rock machine sold for $3,932,000 in 2023. <\/span><\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/EVH-Striped-Series-5150-Red-Black-w--White-Stripes\/1T0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EVH 5150<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a stylish shredder that\u2019ll get you pretty close to the tone and feel of Van Halen, although no one can ever truly match up to his playing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Custom built by top luthier Paul Unkert, this unique Kramer guitar was completed in 1982 and boasts a bolt-on maple neck, a single Seymour Duncan humbucker, a single volume knob and a Floyd Rose bridge. One of the most noticeable aspects of this guitar is the signature \u201cFrankenstrat\u201d-inspired paint work, a hallmark of Van Halen\u2019s guitars.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">5. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">John Lennon\u2019s \u201cHelp!\u201d 12-string Framus Hootenanny - $2,857,500<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d be shouting for <em>help<\/em>, too, if I\u2018d just spent $2,857,500\u2026 which is what John Lennon\u2019s Framus 12-string went for at a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kSdRO3XVLVY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Julien\u2019s auction in 2024<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This guitar was used extensively during the \"<\/span>Help!\" <span data-contrast=\"auto\">recording sessions in the \u201860s and can also be heard on the recordings of \u201cGirl\u201d (1965) and \u201cNorwegian Wood\u201d (1965).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any instrument used by The Beatles is bound to go for a lot of money, and this one is an artefact that both Lennon and Harrison played. Oddly enough, this guitar was found in an attic after 50 years of being missing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While no guitar can capture the magic of The Beatles as well as an original, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Vintage-Paul-Brett-Statesboro-12-String-Acoustic-w--Case\/2EXZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vintage Paul Brett Statesboro<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> delivers stunning shimmering tones while capturing a retro aesthetic with the chrome tailpiece and satin antique burst finish.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kSdRO3XVLVY?si=DSo5QgcrqhWXjW6o\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Reach Out to Asia Fender Stratocaster - $2,700,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Placed on auction to raise funds for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Reach Out to Asia Fender Stratocaster successfully raised $2,700,000 \u2013 impressive for a Fender Mexican Standard Strat. Unlike the other guitars listed here, this one is special in that it didn\u2019t earn its name from a particular guitarist playing it. Instead, this charitable axe garnered its price from the number of star signatures written on its body. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Signees include legends like Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck, Sting, Ritchie Blackmore, Keith Richards, Bryan Adams, Ray Davies, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood, Brian May, Def Leppard, Mick Jagger, Angus and Malcolm Young, Eric Clapton, and Liam Gallagher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fender Stratocaster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\"> - $2,000,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchased by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 for $2,000,000, this iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/jimi-hendrix-guitars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jimi Hendrix<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Strat is on exhibition at the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture. It\u2019s a guitar that goes hand in hand with Hendrix, who was seen playing it upside down to meet his left-handed needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given the momentous impact this guitar has left on guitarists the world over, Fender created a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Jimi-Hendrix-Stratocaster-Olympic-White\/1DW9?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22290712006&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLSlDWXk_bBB8ZR_pdk1Kznli&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIosa4982yjgMVDJpQBh2RpSbEEAQYASABEgI82PD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">signature Jimi Hendrix Strat<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, providing a way for guitarists to channel their love and admiration for the legend through their own playing. While you might not be playing at Woodstock, there\u2019s always a special place for this understated stunner.<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rrE3jFPA43o?si=dhIDiYSK675Y9V1w\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. Jerry Garcia\u2019s \u201cWolf\" - $1,900,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built by luthier Doug Irwin, this beauty earned its name from the wolf inlay below the tailpiece. With a completely new shape, electronic system, and original aesthetic details, it sold for $1,900,000 in 2017 as part of a Grateful Dead auction where proceeds went to the Southern Poverty Law Centre civil rights charity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jerry Garcia described this technical wonder as \u201c12 guitars in one\u201d. His \u201cWolf\u201d used complex electronics that let him run and switch his effects loop straight from the guitar. With a HHS pickup configuration and two tone controls, nothing stopped Garcia from creating the iconic psychedelic \u201castral country\u201d blues sound he was cultivating in the early \u201870s.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. Kurt Cobain\u2019s 1993 Fender Mustang \u201cSky Stang I\u201d - $1,587,500<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Played during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vRHCAFiXVTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kurt Cobain\u2019s final performance in Munich on the 1<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">st<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of March, 1994<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the \u201cSky Stang\u201d presented a slightly alternative pickup selection to his other Sky Stangs, with a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in the bridge and a single-coil pickup in the neck position.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally built in Japan by Fender custom luthier Scott Zimmerman in 1993, this guitar went full circle after Japanese businessman Mitsuru Sato bought it for $1,587,500 in 2023 at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bid.juliensauctions.com\/lot-details\/index\/catalog\/471\/lot\/219479\/NIRVANA-KURT-COBAIN-STAGE-PLAYED-SKYSTANG-I-FENDER-MUSTANG-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-PREVIEW-LOT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Julien\u2019s Auctions<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Nashville. Part of the proceeds for this guitar went to \u201cKicking the Stigma,\u201d raising awareness and fighting stigma surrounding mental health disorders.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vRHCAFiXVTM?si=6KeY2GBN_KSEhtwS\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Jeff Beck 1954 Less Paul Oxblood - $1,068,500<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fetching a hefty \u00a31,068,500 at auction in London in January 2025, Jeff Beck\u2019s 1954 Gibson Les Paul \u201cOxblood\u201d stands as a true icon of rock history. Originally a Gold Top, this guitar was later refinished in its now-famous deep Oxblood hue. It\u2019s most notably seen on the cover of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blow by Blow<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (1975), Beck\u2019s groundbreaking instrumental album produced by George Martin.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Oxblood also made an appearance during the encore of David Bowie\u2019s final Ziggy Stardust performance in 1973. With a pre-auction estimate of \u00a3300,000 to \u00a3500,000, this guitar exceeded expectations, like many other guitars on this list. In celebration of his great legacy, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Jeff-Beck-1954-Les-Paul-Oxblood\/77TE?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22290702940&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLRZ1fqKhKMvYJ9fcXwuK9vtt&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt-z0t_y0jgMV1KdoCR0ymRnTEAQYASABEgLL7vD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a tribute to this guitar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">11. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eric Clapton\u2019s 1964 \u201cThe Fool\u201d Gibson SG - $1,270,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Featured heavily across Eric Clapton\u2019s Cream career, \u201cThe Fool\u201d was sold to Jim Irsay in 2023 for $1,270,000. This SG is possibly the most characterful and colourful guitar on the list, thanks in large part to the painting of art collective The Fool - hence where the name comes from. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s this psychedelic wonder that\u2019s heard on legendary tracks such as \u201cSunshine of Your Love\u201d and \u201cWhite Room,\u201d with Clapton describing the tone as sweet and human-like. By 1967, \u201cThe Fool\u201d had fallen into a pretty bad state of disrepair, evident from the flaking paint. The headstock soon snapped off altogether.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Famed producer and musician Todd Rundgren was responsible for restoring the guitar after loaning it from Jackie Lomax for $500. Even after replacing the headstock and the bridge, Rundgren said that playing it always felt too fragile, so much so that it prevented him from using it as his main axe. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_46352\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-46352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Eric-Claptons-1964-The-Fool-Gibson-SG-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Clapton\u2019s 1964 \u201cThe Fool\u201d Gibson SG\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_Fool_SG_%281964_Gibson_SG%29_played_by_Eric_Clapton_%28Cream%29,_present_from_George_Harrison_to_Eric_Clapton_%28Cream%29,_painted_in_1967_by_The_Fool_Collective_-_Play_It_Loud._MET_%282019-05-13_19.29.10_by_Eden,_Janine_and_Jim%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eden, Janine and Jim<\/a>[\/caption]<hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">12. George Harrison\u2019s Futurama - $1,270,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">George Harrison\u2019s first electric guitar, the Czech-made Resonet Futurama sold for a staggering $1.27 million at Julien\u2019s Auctions in November 2024. Originally purchased for just \u00a358 in 1959 from Frank Hessy\u2019s music shop in Liverpool, this Strat-style guitar was Harrison\u2019s number one long before he ever touched a Fender.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sporting a distinctive sunburst finish and three-pickup configuration, the guitar featured heavily in the Beatles\u2019 early gigs, from basement rehearsals to the sweaty, all-night sets at Hamburg\u2019s Kaiserkeller. If not for this guitar, the Beatles we know and love today might not have come to be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">13. Bob Marley\u2019s Washburn Wing-Series Hawk - $1,200,000 - $2,000,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the final sale price remains unverified, Bob Marley\u2019s Washburn Wing-Series Hawk is believed to have gone for somewhere between $1,200,000 and $2,000,000. Marley was known for keeping a tight circle of instruments, reportedly owning only seven in his lifetime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1979, Marley gifted the Hawk to his guitar tech, Gary Karlson. Following Marley\u2019s death in 1981, the Jamaican government declared the guitar a national treasure, cementing Marley\u2019s place as a global icon even further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_46353\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"wp-image-46353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Bob-Marley.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Marley\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bob-Marley-in-Concert_Zurich_05-30-80.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ueli Frey<\/a>[\/caption]<hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">14. Duane Allman\u2019s \u201957 Gibson Les Paul - $1,250,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making up for the lack of Les Pauls on the list is Duane Allman\u2019s \u201957 Les Paul, boasting a gold-top finish and a pair of uncovered PAF pickups. This classic beauty was used on the first two Allman Brothers albums - <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Allman Brothers Band <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1969) and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Idlewild South <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1970). Allman also used this guitar during the \u201cLayla\u201d recordings with Eric Clapton.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following Duane Allman\u2019s passing, his \u201957 Goldtop passed a few hands, went on loan to players like Billy Gibbons and Kirk Hammett, and spent some time in The Big House Museum before being sold to a private guitar collector for $1,250,000 in 2019. \u201957 Les Pauls continue to be loved today, with models like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gibson-Custom-1957-Les-Paul-Goldtop-Reissue-Ultra-Heavy-Aged-75252\/6WZO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">giving you access to vintage legends.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">15. Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Fender Stratocaster - \u00a3889,400<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally purchased for \u00a3100 in 1963, there\u2019s speculation that this Strat was the first to hit Ireland. Over the years, Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Strat underwent serious ageing and plenty of mods. It sold for \u00a3889,400 in 2024 after the Gallagher family put much of his gear up for auction. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just one look at the body shows how much this guitar has gone through. Its sunburst finish might as well pass as a natural one, degraded due to being left in a rainy ditch for a few days in 1966 after being stolen. This legendary Strat is now at the National Museum of Ireland. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_46354\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1330\"]<img class=\"wp-image-46354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Rory-Gallaghers-61-Fender-Stratocaster.jpg\" alt=\"Rory Gallagher\u2019s \u201961 Fender Stratocaster\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/heiner1947\/4477172323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heinrich Klaffs<\/a>[\/caption]<hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">16. David Gilmour\u2019s Martin D-35 - $1,095,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While David Gilmour\u2019s Black Strat drew the highest bid, his cherished Martin D-35 still fetched a staggering $1,095,000 at a New York auction in 2019. Famously named by Gilmour on BBC Radio 4\u2019s <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Desert Island Discs<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as the guitar he\u2019d choose if stranded, this 1969 acoustic was by his side for decades.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dark Side of the Moon<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Final Cut<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it was the go-to guitar behind Pink Floyd\u2019s most iconic albums. You\u2019ll hear it most prominently on \u201cWish You Were Here,\u201d which just so happens to be my favourite Floyd track.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This stunner was sold in support of environmental causes through the charity ClimateEarth. You really can\u2019t go wrong with a Martin; it\u2019s no wonder that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Martin-D-35\/2B4N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">D-35<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> remains a trusty companion for many guitarists today, with its three-piece back and white fingerboard binding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">17. Bob Dylan\u2019s 1964 Fender Stratocaster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\"> - $965,000<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bob Dylan\u2019s 1964 Fender Stratocaster made headlines in 2013 when it sold for $965,000 - nearly double its $500k estimate. This Strat is the one Dylan used at the <\/span>1965 Newport Folk Festival<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, stirring up a frenzy in the folk world with his electric performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the performance, Dylan accidentally left it on a private plane, and it remained in the possession of pilot Vic Quinto\u2019s family for nearly 50 years. Complete with its original strap and case, this pre-CBS Strat saw Dylan through one of the most radical moments in his musical career.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there\u2019s no shortage of sunburst Strats out there, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Custom-Shop-64-Strat-Journeyman-Target-3-C-Sunburst-CZ569695\/539X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fender Custom Shop '64 Strat with Journeyman relicing<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will get you pretty close to the tone and feel of the original that Dylan sported.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a6Kv0vF41Bc?si=udRo7LVF1mwDvyCG\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the most sold guitar in the world?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most sold guitars in the world are the Fender Stratocaster and the Fender Telecaster, particularly the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Stratocaster.html?page=1&filters%5b250%5d=9552,6283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Professional II series<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for Strats and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender.html?page=1&filters[250]=6283,26548,30665,10411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Player series<\/a><\/strong> for Teles. According to Reverb\u2019s 2024 statistics, it was these two guitars that sold the most in that year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who is the number one guitar player of all time?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the debate over the <em>best <\/em>guitar player of all time will never truly be resolved, Jimi Hendrix is often lauded as the greatest guitarist of all time. Taking the electric guitar into new and exciting sonic territory, it\u2019s no surprise that his Strat made the list among the most expensive guitars ever sold. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What guitar did Kurt Cobain destroy?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kurt Cobain destroyed his black Fender Stratocaster while working on <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nevermind <\/span><\/i>in the '90s<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He was known to get pretty aggressive with his guitars, but this one suffered such severe damage that it was declared unplayable. Despite this, it sold for $596,000 at a Julien\u2019s Auction in 2023. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Kurt Cobain\u2019s $6,000,000 MTV Unplugged Martin D-18 to Rory Gallagher\u2019s $1,000,000 battered Strat, the <strong>most expensive guitars ever sold <\/strong>are the ones that have given us decades of revolutionary sound.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This list shows just how much value a name can add to a guitar, whether it\u2019s the name of the person who owned the guitar or simply a signature written on it. Collectors <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">love <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a guitar with a rich history and celebrity association. 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