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Ace Frehley’s Signed ‘Smoker’ Les Paul Hits Auction Block

Provenance includes photos with Frehley alongside a signed certificate of authenticity.

Overview

  • The online sale runs Nov. 19–Dec. 5 on GottaHaveRockandRoll.com, with bidding opening at $100,000.
  • The sunburst Gibson Les Paul was used extensively on Kiss’s 1999 Psycho Circus dates and the 2000–2001 Farewell Tour, Frehley’s final run with the band.
  • A representative for the auction house says the instrument comes directly from Frehley’s collection.
  • Frehley died Oct. 16 in Morristown at 74, with a medical examination ruling the death an accident caused by injuries from a fall.
  • The surviving members of Kiss honored Frehley on Nov. 15 at their first unmasked show since retiring from touring, inviting fans to hold electric candles in his memory.