Guitars from pop superstars Taylor Swift and Harry Styles are among the musical treasures set to be auctioned off next month for charity by Julien’s Auctions.
On Thursday, the auction house and the music industry charity organization MusiCares announced a lot of 75 items set to be sold off in conjunction with next month’s 66th annual Grammy Awards, which are being held February 4 in Los Angeles.
The auction will be held live for the first time ever at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and online on Julien’s website, the organizations said. Session one of the auction will take place February 4 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. PT, according to organizers.
Among the other artists to donate instruments to donate to the annual fundraiser include Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, The Cure’s Robert Smith, late Fleetwood Mac artist Christine McVie, Dr. Dre, Bad Bunny and Metallica’s James Hetfield.
Swift – who is nominated for six honors at this year’s event – donated an autographed Baby Taylor model acoustic guitar in natural finish.
Guitars from pop superstars Taylor Swift and Harry Styles are among the musical treasures set to be auctioned off next month for charity by Julien’s Auctions
Swift – who is nominated for six honors at this year’s event – donated an autographed Baby Taylor model acoustic guitar in natural finish
Styles donated an autographed 1999 Gretsch White Falcon hollow body electric guitar with a white finish with gold sparkle bindings and Cadillac Tailpiece
The item is expected to sell for between $5,000 – $7,000. According to organizers, ‘This guitar has not been played by Swift but was donated and signed by her.’
Styles donated an autographed 1999 Gretsch White Falcon hollow body electric guitar with a white finish with gold sparkle bindings and Cadillac Tailpiece.
The musical instrument, which the As It Was singer drew a heart and swirl on, is expected to sell for between $3,000 – $5,000.
Lionel Richie donated to the auction a gold sequined performance bomber jacket featuring a large Swarovski crystal embellished graphic referring to the singer’s 80s hit All Night Long on the back, organizers said.
The jacket, which was designed by celebrity stylist David Thomas, is expected to sell for between $4,000-$6,000. The Dancing on the Ceiling artist in 2016 was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year.
Metallica lead singer James Hetfield donated a signature ESP LTD Vulture model guitar in black satin finish with EMG Het Set pickups, set-neck and ebony fingerboard with custom vulture inlay, organizers said.
The Enter Sandman artist signed the item – which is estimated to sell for between $4,000-$6,000 – ‘JH 23 / Metallica / 2023.’
The guitar comes in its original hard case with a set of guitar picks and an ESP sticker, organizers said.
Lionel Richie donated to the auction a gold sequined performance bomber jacket expected to sell for between $4,000-$6,000
Metallica’s James Hetfield donated a signature ESP LTD Vulture model guitar in black satin finish with EMG Het Set pickups, set-neck and ebony fingerboard with custom vulture inlay, organizers said
The heavy metal icon was seen signing the musical instrument
The Cure lead singer Robert Smith donated a RS-1000 Stage Artist Edition signature Schecter model acoustic guitar, in black finish with moon and star inlay, according to organizers
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash’s contribution to the auction is a 2023 Gibson Les Paul Anaconda Burst Guitar with Anaconda green flame maple top, organizers said
Bad Bunny donated an autographed 2011 Schecter Diamond Series model for sale
Eagles guitarist Don Felder donated to the auction a 2010 limited edition Gibson Custom Shop Don Felder ‘Hotel California’ 1959 Les Paul Standard re-issue guitar with hand-aged detailing, organizers said
Autograph enthusiasts will be keen for a guitar donated by Willie Nelson that includes dozens of signatures from his famous friends taken at a Hollywood Bowl show commemorating the On The Road Again artist’s 90th birthday last April
Grammy-winner Jon Batiste donated an autographed Hohner Instructor 32 melodica featuring 32 keys in the alto and soprano range from F3 to C6, estimated to sell between $500-$700
The Cure lead singer Robert Smith donated a RS-1000 Stage Artist Edition signature Schecter model acoustic guitar, in black finish with moon and star inlay, according to organizers.
The Friday I’m in Love artist autographed the guitar with the inscription ‘The Cure / 2023 / Robert Smith.’
The item – which the Just Like Heaven artist played onstage at the Hollywood Bowl last May – has an estimated sale price between $3,000 – $5,000.
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash’s contribution to the auction is a 2023 Gibson Les Paul Anaconda Burst Guitar with Anaconda green flame maple top, organizers said.
The item from the Paradise City musician, which comes in its original case with accessories, is expected to sell for between $6,000-$8,000. It includes a drawing and autograph from the famed guitarist.
Bad Bunny donated a 2011 Schecter Diamond Series model T S/H-1 semi-hollow body guitar, in silverburst finish with flat top and back and twin Super Rock pickups to the proceedings, organizers said.
The Monaco performer signed the instrument backstage at last year’s Grammys, and it has an estimated sale price between $800 and $1,200.
Eagles guitarist Don Felder donated to the auction a 2010 limited edition Gibson Custom Shop Don Felder ‘Hotel California’ 1959 Les Paul Standard re-issue guitar with hand-aged detailing, organizers said.
For those looking outside the specter of musical instruments, a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 sneakers autographed by Dr. Dre is among the items for sale, with an expected price between $500-$700
Coldplay fans can bid on lead singer Chris Martin’s set list from the band’s show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California last fall. The list, which includes the tracks Clocks and Yellow, is estimated to sell for between $300-$500
A coat, wristband, glasses and ring from the late James Brown are among the items for sale
The lot featuring the musical instrument, which is estimated to sell for between $6,000-$8,000, will be also include a booklet authenticating that its a limited piece (88 of 100) of the re-issued item; and a copy of the Hotel California deluxe guitar tab sheet music autographed by Felder.
Autograph enthusiasts will be keen for a guitar donated by Willie Nelson that includes dozens of signatures from his famous friends taken at a Hollywood Bowl show commemorating the On The Road Again artist’s 90th birthday last April at the Hollywood Bowl. The guitar is a 2023 Martin D-10 acoustic guitar, according to organizers.
Grammy-winner Jon Batiste donated an autographed Hohner Instructor 32 melodica featuring 32 keys in the alto and soprano range from F3 to C6, estimated to sell between $500-$700.
For those looking outside the specter of musical instruments, a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 sneakers autographed by Dr. Dre is among the items for sale, with an expected price between $500-$700.
Coldplay fans can bid on lead singer Chris Martin’s set list from the band’s show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California last fall. The list, which includes the tracks Clocks and Yellow, is estimated to sell for between $300-$500.
Organizers said that ‘more items from several yet-to-be-revealed artists will be unveiled in the coming weeks.’
According to event organizers, the auction will be livestreamed via their respective websites in addition to YouTube, Facebook and Instagram Live. The event will be broadcast in a multi-camera shoot directed by Emmy-nominated director Jerry Foley, who past worked on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Proceeds from the auction will be forwarded to MusiCares, which ‘provides the music community a support system of health and human services across a spectrum of needs including physical and mental health, addiction recovery, unforeseen personal emergencies and disaster relief,’ according to the organizations.
Julien’s Auctions co-founder and executive director Martin Nolan said in a statement: ‘During this special time of year, we look forward to presenting with our esteemed partner MusiCares some of the biggest and best pieces of music memorabilia at our annual charity initiative that celebrates our universal love of music and the arts while furthering a good cause.
‘There are so many unique and incredible items for every music fan and collector from icons such as Christine McVie and Taylor Swift to Paul McCartney with many more to be announced.’