If you’re into guitars, you’ll know they can get very pricey.
Better quality wood, pick-ups, and strings, as well as construction quality and craftsmanship, all add up as you progress up the guitar ladder.
You won’t find any of these guitars in your local guitar shop, though, because they’re the most sought-after on the planet!
List of 10 Most Expensive Guitars in the World?
From guitars used by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to one-of-a-kind custom-designed guitars for Jerry Garcia, here is a list of the top ten most costly guitars in the world!
1. “Reach Out To Asia” Fender Stratocaster
This guitar was created as part of Bryan Adams’ “Reach Out To Asia” project, which was established to assist victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Which killed an estimated 230,000 people in 14 different nations.
The guitar is one-of-a-kind since it bears the signatures of some of the most famous rock stars all over its body.
It was signed by Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Brian May, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck, Liam Gallagher, Angus and Malcolm Young, and Brian Adams, among others.
“Reach Out To Asia” was auctioned off by Sotheby’s in 2015 for $2.7 million, making it the most expensive guitar ever sold!
2. John Lennon’s 1962 Gibson J-160E Acoustic-Electric
The sole acoustic guitar on our list of the world’s most costly guitars has to be something exceptional, and boy is it special!
John Lennon’s 1962 Gibson J-160 E electric acoustic was one of a pair of nearly identical acoustic guitars purchased in London in 1962 by John Lennon and George Harrison.
It was used to co-write Beatles songs like “I Saw Her Standing There” and “She Loves You” with Paul McCartney.
After the Beatles played a show in 1963, the guitar mysteriously vanished and was considered lost, only to emerge some years later.
The acoustic guitar went on to sell at auction in 2014 for a jaw-dropping $2.41 million dollars, up from its initial purchase price of £161 in 1962.
3. Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 Fender Stratocaster
When compared to the other guitars on the list, the stock, right-handed Stratocaster with Olympic white finish is nothing noteworthy.
The most expensive guitar is Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 Fender Stratocaster, which costs $2 million.
When compared to the other guitars on the list, the stock, right-handed Stratocaster with Olympic white finish is nothing noteworthy.
It was, however, played by Jimi Hendrix at the 1969 Woodstock music festival, where he gave his renowned rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, paid around $2 million for the guitar in 1998 because of its unique history.
It’s one of those things where you’d do it if you could!
4. Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf”
The most expensive guitar is Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 Fender Stratocaster, which costs $2 million.
When compared to the other guitars on the list, the stock, right-handed Stratocaster with Olympic white finish is nothing noteworthy.
It was, however, played by Jimi Hendrix at the 1969 Woodstock music festival, where he gave his renowned rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, paid around $2 million for the guitar in 1998 because of its unique history.
It’s one of those things where you’d do it if you could!
5. Bob Marley’s Washburn 22-Series Hawk
Bob Marley’s Washburn 22-Series Hawk is ranked fifth on our list of the most expensive guitars in the world.
Bob Marley, possibly the most famous Reggae performer of all time, only had seven guitars during his lifetime.
One of those guitars was this Hawk Washburn 22-Series, which he donated to his guitar technician, Gary Clausen.
The Jamaican government, which named the guitar a national treasure, is said to have purchased it at auction for between $1.2 and $2 million.
However, the guitar’s current whereabouts remains unclear to this day.
6. 1958 Gibson Korina Explorer
This 1958 Gibson Korina Explorers worth is due to the fact that it has been played by three of the world’s best guitarists.
Slash, Kirk Hammett, and Rick Neilson have all played this guitar at some point in their lives, making it quite unique.
Only about 10 of these guitars were ever built, so it’s easy to see why it fetched $1.1 million at auction when you combine its rarity and odd shape with its player history.
7. Keith Richards 1959 Les Paul – $1 million
1959 Standard Les Pauls are valued more than six figures even without the benefit of a famous name, and there aren’t many remaining around.
However, Keith Richards performed it during the Rolling Stones’ initial appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, which was a pivotal milestone in Rock and Roll history.
Many prominent bands and musicians owe some of their success to appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show, and collectors and memorabilia investors realise how occurrences like this increase the value of artefacts like Keith Richards’ 1959 Les Paul.
With that in mind, the instrument fetched a cool $1 million at auction in 2003.
8. Bob Dylan’s “Newport Folk Festival” 1964 Fender Stratocaster – $965,000
It goes without saying that this guitar has historical significance because it was the first electric guitar ever used by Bob Dylan during a live concert.
It was the first time in history that his own supporters booed him on stage because they were dissatisfied with his choice of guitar.
They were used to hearing acoustic versions of all of his songs, and when he appeared on stage at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, they made sure to tell him.
Dylan’s performance and selection of a guitar highlighted his transition into employing more electronic instruments.
9. Eric Clapton’s “Blackie”
According to legend, Eric Clapton purchased six guitars and gave one to each of Pete Townsend, George Harrison, and Steve Winwood.
Clapton then spliced parts from the remaining three guitars together to produce “Blackie.”
It became his most famous guitar, and he used it in the studio and in countless live concerts.
Clapton retired “Blackie” in 1985 after a successful run, and sold it at auction in 2004 for $959,000.
10. Jerry Garcia’s Custom Doug Irwin “Tiger”
Jerry Garcia was the Grateful Dead’s lead guitarist. From 1979 to 1989, he played his custom-made Doug Irwin guitar nonstop.
The moniker “Tiger” stemmed from the custom painted tiger head Jerry had commissioned for the guitar’s body.
Jerry’s custom Doug Irwin was the final guitar he ever played in public, which is why it got so much at auction.
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