15 Most Expenisve Guitars Sold In History
"Reach Out to Asia" Fender Stratocaster-$2.7 million.This guitar was signed by many famous musicians, including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards. It was auctioned off in 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
Blackie Fender Stratocaster - $959,500.This guitar was owned and played by Eric Clapton during the 1970s. He sold it at a charity auction in 2004 to raise money for his Crossroads Rehabilitation.
1964 Fender Stratocaster - $959,500.This guitar was owned and played by Bob Dylan during his 1965 tour of England. It was auctioned off in 2013 to benefit the American Indian College Fund.
Gibson SG - $847,500.This guitar was played by George Harrison during the Beatles' early years. It was sold at auction in 2004 to an anonymous bidder.
1958 Gibson Explorer - $611,000This guitar was one of only 19 ever made by Gibson. It was sold at auction in 2019.
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard - $600,000This guitar was owned by Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac. It was sold at auction in 2019.
1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard - $575,000This guitar was owned by Joe Walsh of the Eagles. It was sold at auction in 2011.
1954 Fender Stratocaster - $550,000This guitar was owned and played by Buddy Holly. It was sold at auction in 1990.
1958 Gibson Flying V - $495,000This guitar was one of only 98 ever made by Gibson. It was sold at auction in 2006.
1963 Martin D-28 - $495,000.This guitar was owned by John Lennon and played during the recording of the Beatles' "White Album." It was sold at auction in 2015.
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard - $475,000.This guitar was owned and played by Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band. It was sold at auction in 2009.
1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard - $440,000This guitar was owned and played by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. It was sold at auction in 2019.
1963 Fender Stratocaster - $418,000This guitar was owned and played by Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was sold at auction in 2004.
1957 Fender Stratocaster - $375,000This guitar was owned and played by Jimi Hendrix. It was sold at auction in 1990.
1964 Gibson ES-335 - $310,000.This guitar was owned and played by Eric Clapton during his time with Cream. It was sold at auction in 2004.