Johnny

• Johnny Marr, the guitarist for The Smiths, is auctioning off a collection of guitars he used during his career, including instruments played with Billie Eilish. • A highlight of the sale is his 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo, used on tracks like "This Charming Man" and famously lent to Noel Gallagher for Oasis' "Supersonic" cover. • Marr stated he is selling the instruments to prevent his studio from becoming a "museum," opting instead to clear space and let the gear find new owners.

Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard SumnerJohnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man.Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. Continue reading...