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Johnny Marr to auction off dozens of guitars heard on Smiths classics such as This Charming Man
Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard Sumner Johnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man. Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. Continue reading...
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Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard Sumner Johnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man. Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s linked item, Johnny Marr to auction off dozens of guitars heard on Smiths classics such as This Charming Man, Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard Sumner Johnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man. Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. Continue reading…
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