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David Gilmour to Auction More Than 120 Guitars Through Christie’s
I wonder if there are any acoustics. At least it's for charity.
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dav...ough-christies |
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There's a '69 D35 and '85 Gibson J200.
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His 1969 Martin D-35 is going on the block. I don't know of any others.
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They’re estimating the D-35 used on wish you were here at $10-20k. They’re in for a lovely surprise. I saw him say once that guitar would be the last to go. Apparently times change.
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He's 72. If he wants to profit from the fruits of his labours of half a century, good on him. His motive for selling is irrelevant.
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His motive for selling is not irrelevant. He’s wanting to drum up money for charity. Good on him. His stuff might sell for more because people know that. I think it’s rad, and it sets an example. Sure it’s his right to sell them all and just buy a bunch of crap, but he’s wanting to “make a difference” (his words, per the article). It’s nice to see. I imagine, sentimentally, giving up that black strat and D-35 is no easy task. Almost seems like a spiritual exercise in a way. Motive is enormous here. It’s great to see a rock icon with a generous heart at 72. Inspiring, really.
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I'd very much like to have one or two of those guitars, okay, any of them
Some of those guitars, he has quite a history with, I'd have a hard time parting with them if I were him. I think he's a class act.
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His two guitars he used for "Another Brick in the Wall Pt.2," the '55 Les Paul Goldtop that he used for lead and the '54 Strat serial #0001 that he used for rhythm, are on the block, as well as the Black Strat and the one of the red ones he used on the Pulse concerts.
Bob
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I heard he owns (or owned) 4 of the the '85 Gibson J200s.
Don .
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I just reacted a little to the OP's statement "At least it's for charity", as if there was somehow no other valid reason for the sale.
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Seriously though, what inside of you chose that as the most important thing to react to in this charity thread? It's awesome. |
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Gilmour's 12 string Martin used to write the song WYWH are among the acoustics.... and here are two more in the auction:
1969 D-35 bought off the streets of New York and used on Wish You Were Here album 1985 J-200 bought from John Illsley of Dire Straits A global tour of the collection will launch in London at Christie’s (27-31 March), where the full collection will be on display. Highlights will then go on view in Los Angeles (7-11 May) before the New York sale preview (14-19 June).
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Good on ya, David.
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I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd live a few times so I probably got to hear a few of them in person.
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