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Jeff Beck's Iconic Guitars Fetch Over €10 Million at London Auction

The late rock legend's collection, including rare instruments and memorabilia, sold for more than eight times the estimated value at Christie's.

  • More than 130 items from Jeff Beck's estate, including guitars, amplifiers, and pedals, were auctioned for €10.3 million, far exceeding initial estimates.
  • The 1954 Gibson Les Paul 'Oxblood,' featured on Beck's 1975 album 'Blow By Blow,' sold for €1.3 million, well above its €400,000-€600,000 estimate.
  • A pink Grover-Jackson guitar nicknamed 'Tina,' signed by Tina Turner, set a world record for a Jackson guitar, selling for €520,000, over 36 times its estimated value.
  • Beck's Fender 'Anoushka,' played at White House performances and countless live shows, fetched €1.2 million after a ten-minute bidding war, surpassing its €35,000 estimate.
  • The auction showcased instruments spanning Beck's six-decade career, from his time with The Yardbirds in 1965 to his final tour in 2022.
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