It came with the original hard-shell case decorated by the singer-songwriter with a flyer from the punk rock band Poison Idea’s 1990 album Feel The Darkness. The guitar was the seventh of only 302 D-18Es built by Martin and was customised by Cobain, who added a Bartolini pickup to the soundhole. He said he had no limit on what he would have paid.įreedman said: “There were some seriously rich people here and I suppose I could have been completely scared shitless and somebody who has got billions and billions just pays, what, 20, 30 million? But I would have kept going.” We’ve been in that game forever so I’ve been very lucky with Rode and I’ve been able to give away lots of money, quite a few mill.” I paid for it but I’m going to use it to highlight the plight of artists worldwide by touring it around and then I’m going to sell it and use the dough for that as well, later.”įreedman, whose family first opened an electronics shop in Sydney in 1967, added: “The musicians and artists have supported my family since the 60s.
Photo: Johannes Eisele/AFP) CNN reports that it is the most expensive sweater ever sold at an auction, according to the auction company. He told the PA news agency he was “scared shitless and shaking” when the auctioneer’s gavel dropped, but he is proud to be able to use the guitar to support artists and is already thinking of what to do with it next. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self-esteem. (Kurt Cobains cardigan from Nirvanas 1993 MTV Unplugged performance is on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City ahead of the auction of Juliens Auctions. Julien’s Auctions said the sale set five world records, including most expensive guitar and most expensive piece of memorabilia.įreedman plans to display the guitar in a worldwide exhibition tour, taking the instrument to galleries and art spaces with all proceeds going to the performing arts.
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