Jeff Beck's Legendary Guitar Collection to Hit the Auction Block at Christie's
January 14, 2025Known for his unique sound and improvisational skills, Beck collaborated with notable artists such as Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and Johnny Depp.
Among the standout items is a pink Grover-Jackson electric guitar, nicknamed 'Tina,' which features a unique autograph from Tina Turner and is estimated to be worth around 15,000 Euros.
Another highlight is the 'Anoushka' guitar, valued at up to 35,000 Euros, which Beck played during numerous live performances, including a concert for President Barack Obama.
Other notable instruments in the collection include a 1954 Sunburst Fender Stratocaster and a Yardburst Gibson Les Paul from 1966, used by Beck and fellow legends Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix.
Beck was a prominent figure in the 1960s rock scene, alongside legends like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.
His Gibson Les Paul was featured on the cover of his Grammy-winning album 'Blow by Blow,' released in 1975, highlighting its significance in his career.
The exhibition 'Jeff Beck: The Guitar Collection' is currently open to the public and free to enter until the auction date, following a successful exhibition of Mark Knopfler's guitar collection last year.
Additionally, Beck's 'Tele-Gib' guitar, used during his time with The Yardbirds, is expected to sell for up to 180,000 Euros.
A Gibson Les Paul guitar owned by the late British rock legend Jeff Beck is expected to fetch over 500,000 Euros at an auction scheduled for January 22, 2025.
Beck, who passed away on January 10, 2023, due to bacterial meningitis, had expressed a desire for his instruments to be played and appreciated.
His widow, Sandra Beck, shared the emotional difficulty of parting with the collection, noting it was Jeff's wish for his legacy to be shared with others.
The collection, valued at over 1 million pounds ($1.2 million), includes around 130 instruments accumulated over Beck's nearly six-decade career.
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ABC News • Jan 14, 2025
Rock icon Jeff Beck's guitars going on display in London before they are auctionedEvening Standard • Jan 14, 2025
Guitars that bear ‘scars’ of Jeff Beck’s playing exhibited for auctionLas Vegas Sun • Jan 14, 2025
Rock icon Jeff Beck's guitars are going on display in London before they are put up for auction