![]() Julien’s Auctions bosses have broken world records with the sale of Kurt Cobain’s memorabilia, including the cardigan he wore on MTV Unplugged in New York, which sold for a record $334,000 (£270,500), his In Utero tour Fender Mustang guitar, which sold for $340,000 (£275,400), and a Nirvana paper plate set list written in Cobain’s handwriting, which sold for a record $22,400 (£18,150). “This important guitar has earned its rightful place in Rock ’N’ Roll history as the instrument played by one of rock’s most influential musicians and icons in one of the greatest and most memorable live performances of all time.”Īlso up for grabs at the auction: a smashed Fender Stratocaster guitar used by Kurt Cobain while performing with Nirvana on the 1994 In Utero Tour, a metallic silver lame long sleeve button-down shirt worn by the artist in Nirvana’s 1993 Heart-shaped Box music video, and a copy of Nirvana’s 1989 Bleach CD cover signed ‘Kurt’ and inscribed with drawings by Cobain. “Julien’s Auctions is proud to offer this historic guitar from Kurt Cobain, who upended the music industry and pop culture at large with his mythic performance fronting Nirvana on MTV Unplugged in New York,” said Darren Julien, the president/CEO of Julien’s Auctions. “The storage compartment of the case also contains Cobain’s half used pack of Martin guitar strings, three guitar picks, and his suede ‘stash’ bag decorated with a miniature silver spoon, fork, and knife.” “Three baggage claim ticket stubs are attached to the handle, along with an Alaska Airlines sticker affixed to the case. “In addition, the sale of the guitar comes with its original hard-shell case decorated by Cobain with a flyer from the punk rock band Poison Idea’s 1990 album Feel the Darkness,” a release reads. Now, the guitar is set to change hands again – it will be on sale at an upcoming Julien’s Auctions Music Icons event, set for June. ![]() Her ex-husband maintained he was the rightful owner of the instrument after Frances gave the guitar to him as a wedding gift. Kurt Cobain’s daughter gave up her late father’s 1959 Martin D-18E electric-acoustic guitar, which he strummed during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged set in 1993 – five months before his death, to settle her divorce battle with Isaiah Silva. Kurt’s Cobain’s guitar was the seventh of only 302 D-18Es built by Martin and was customised by Kurt, who added a Bartolini pickup to the soundhole.The guitar at the centre of Frances Bean Cobain’s nasty divorce battle is going under the hammer. “They were a huge influence on me the early-90s were RØDE’s formative years, and Nirvana’s music was very much the soundtrack to that time in my life and that era of the company.” The guitar, which sold to Australian Peter Freedman, owner of Rde Microphones, also came with the same guitar case used by Kurt Cobain as well as some guitar strings, picks and a stash bag. It requires action now, and I am a man of action.”Ĭommenting on MTV Unplugged, Freedman adds: “Nirvana’s ‘Unplugged’ is one of my favourite records of all time and easily one of the best live performances ever captured on film. The guitar in question was the acoustic guitar specifically, a 1959 Martin D-18E played by Kurt Cobain for the MTV Unplugged recording which entered the bidding with a starting estimate of 1 million. The toll this has taken and will continue to take is enormous and requires more than just lip service. While many industries are gradually returning to normal, it’s going to take a long time before this industry can begin functioning as it was. “For most, access to financial and health services – particularly mental health services – is very limited. ![]() The last few months were the straw that broke the camel’s back, and for many in the arts brought forth the harsh reality that they work in an industry for which there is little support in times of need.” He continues: “The global arts industry has been shattered by the impact of COVID-19, with musicians and artists being amongst the most affected. Peter Freedman says: “When I heard that this iconic guitar was up for auction, I immediately knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure it and use it as a vehicle to spotlight the struggles that those in the performing arts are facing and have always faced.” Peter Freedman with Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar
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