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Pink Floyd Guitar Smashes Auction Records
13 Mar
Summary
- David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' guitar sold for $14.55 million.
- This sale set a new world record for the most expensive guitar.
- The guitar was instrumental in recording iconic Pink Floyd albums.
David Gilmour's "Black Strat" guitar achieved a record-breaking sale of $14.55 million on March 13, 2026, at Christie's auction in New York. This sale now stands as the most expensive guitar ever sold, surpassing the previous record.
The "Black Strat" was fundamental to the recording of Pink Floyd's most celebrated albums, including "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "Wish You Were Here." Gilmour utilized the guitar for iconic tracks such as "Money" and his solo on "Comfortably Numb." Its estimated value prior to the auction was between $2 to $4 million.
In addition to the "Black Strat," Jerry Garcia's custom-made guitar, "Tiger," also fetched a significant sum, selling for $11.56 million. This collection is part of "The Jim Irsay Collection," which features numerous memorabilia items compiled by the Indianapolis Colts owner.
