aburtchMar 13

David Gilmore’s black Stratocaster used to record ‘Dark Side of the Moon,’ ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Animals,’ and ‘The Wall’ sells for a record $14.5 million dollars.

The previous record for a guitar at auction was $6 million for Kurt Cobain's acoustic guitar played on Nirvana's “MTV Unplugged" appearance.

Gift link, no paywall: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/world/pink-floyd-guitar-gilmour-record-auction.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.szOW.CBisdmEguFl5&smid=url-share

#PinkFloyd #guitar #Stratocaster #Fender

Show threadaburtchMar 13

At the same auction, Jerry Garcia's ‘Tiger' guitar sold for $11.5 million.

#GratefulDead #guitar #JerryGarcia

Show threadneddyoMar 13
@aburtch I thought it was 9.5?
Show threadaburtchMar 13
@Neddyo I pulled from this article which said $11.5m: https://americansongwriter.com/jerry-garcias-tiger-guitar-sells-for-millions-as-david-gilmours-black-strat-remains-the-most-expensive-ever/
Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” Guitar Sells for Millions as David Gilmour’s “Black Strat” Remains the Most Expensive Ever

Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” guitar sold for nearly $12 million, but David Gilmour’s “Black Strat” still holds the record.

American Songwriter
Show threadMatt
@aburtch @Neddyo $9.5MM bid plus taxes and auction fees
Mar 13 at 8:38pmWeb
Show threadaburtchMar 13
@Mdphunk @Neddyo Ah, thank you. That's probably what got it up to $11.5m