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The guitar damaged during Oasis' split has fetched £289,800. The cherry red Gibson ES-355, which belonged to Noel Gallagher and was famously damaged during the band's final gig in Paris in 2009, was the star of a music memorabilia auction. Propstore's sale featured over 400 lots of rare instruments, handwritten lyrics, stage-used items and iconic personal artefacts, raking in a total of £1,666,500 on Thursday (Oct 23). Other standout items included a Banksy Think Tank artwork, which sold for £107,100, and a pair of Grand Prix sunglasses worn by Elvis Presley, which went for £75,600. On the day of the auction, Mark Hochman, Propstore’s Music Specialist, said: "The record-breaking sale of Noel Gallagher’s red Gibson guitar not only set a new benchmark for an Oasis instrument but also marked the highest total ever achieved for Oasis memorabilia worldwide." The star-studded sale follows shortly after another red guitar with a captivating back story also sold at a separate auction for an eye-watering amount. The Baldwin Burns Double Six solid electric 12-string instrument was lent to a British rock icon and reportedly not returned for 50 years. According to Gardiner Houlgate auctioneers , the borrower was Mark Knopfler, the lead guitarist and vocalist of Dire Straits. The musical icon is said to have borrowed this from Jeff Sadler of Gosforth, who performed guitar for various northeast groups, including Brethren, which subsequently became Lindisfarne. Knopfler, now 76, often played this guitar backstage and during performances, especially during Dire Straits' international hit album, Communiqué (1979), and at the Prince's Trust concert at Wembley Arena (1986). The hammer price was understood to be £30,000. In a statement before the September auction, Luke Hobbs, auctioneer from Gardiner Houlgate, said: "Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits had a huge influence on music and guitar players not just in the 1980s and 90s, but through to today. "I'm confident this guitar will attract a lot of attention from fans and collectors alike – particularly as it has such a great story behind it." Prior to launching his solo career, Mark Knopfler served as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995. Classic Rock magazine dubbed them 'the biggest British rock band of the 80s,' and Dire Straits reached extraordinary heights, shifting over 100 million records globally. Despite 50 years in Knopfler's possession, the Double Six guitar is still considered to be in its 'perfect original condition'. Initially listed for Christie's Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection Sale, which raised a whopping £8.5 million, the instrument was withdrawn before the auction in 2024 and was returned to its original owner, Jeff Sadler. Get all the hottest shopping deals, cash saving tips and money news straight to your phone by joining our new WhatsApp Community - The Money Saving Club. Just click this link to join https://crnch.it/eutplxS1 We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice here https://crnch.it/jeQqC872
