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Archive: London – 14 January 2025
1. Wide pan of guitars at the Jeff Beck Guitar Collection at Christie’s Auction house in London
2. Wide of guitars mounted to wall in exhibit hall
3. Wide of stage with three guitars on it: on the left, a 1990 and 1993 solid body electric guitar customised for Jeff Beck known as ‘Anoushka’; in the middle, the most expensive listing in the auction which is a 1954 solid-body electric guitar by Les Paul known as ‘The Oxblood;’ on the right, a 1956 solid-body electric guitar by Fender known as ‘The Tele-Gib’
4. Various of a 1954 solid-body electric guitar by Les Paul known as ‘The Oxblood’
5. Various of Christie’s auction employee arranging Jeff Beck’s 1956 solid-body electric guitar by Fender known as ‘The Tele-Gib’ on stage
6. Various of ‘The Tele-Gib’ guitar
7. Various of exhibit hall
8. Medium pan across of guitars with photo of Jeff Beck in background
VOICEOVER:
Jeff Beck’s guitars have been auctioned for nearly eleven million dollars in the U.K.
More than 130 items from the collection the former Yardbirds and Jeff Beck Group guitarist were sold, including 90 guitars.
Beck’s 1954 ‘Oxblood’ Gibson Les Paul fetched the most, going for over one point three million dollars. It was estimated to sell for half that amount but a four minute bidding battle saw the price skyrocket.
Beck’s widow Sue said in a statement, “I am so happy that Jeff’s guitars have been so popular amongst his fans and friends. Thank you so much for your belief in Jeff’s legacy."
Twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — with the Yardbirds and as a solo artist – Beck played with everyone from Rod Stewart to Davie Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.
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