The Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold
Black Fender Stratocaster (David Gilmour) — $14.55 million
- Auctioned by Christie’s in 2026.
- Used on countless Pink Floyd recordings, including Comfortably Numb, Money and Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
1959 Martin D-18E (Kurt Cobain) — $6.01 million
- Auctioned in 2020.
- Played during Nirvana’s legendary MTV Unplugged in New York performance.
Fender Mustang (Kurt Cobain) — $4.55 million
- Auctioned in 2022.
- Famously associated with the Smells Like Teen Spirit music video and live performances.
“Reach Out to Asia” Fender Stratocaster — $2.7 million
- Auctioned in 2005 for tsunami relief.
- Signed by many of the world’s biggest guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend and others.
“Blackie” Fender Stratocaster (Eric Clapton) — $959,500
- Auctioned in 2004.
- Clapton’s favorite Stratocaster, heard on classics including Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and Wonderful Tonight.
