Jeff Beck's Legendary Guitar Collection to Hit the Auction Block at Christie's

January 14, 2025
Jeff Beck's Legendary Guitar Collection to Hit the Auction Block at Christie's
  • Known 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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