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Kraftwerk Co-Founder Auctions Iconic Instruments on November 19

10/23/2025

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Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk co-founder, is set to auction nearly 500 personal items, including instruments from the 1970s and 1980s.
Key items include a suitcase synthesizer ($15,000–$20,000), a vocoder ($30,000–$50,000), and an Orsi G alto flute ($8,000–$10,000).
The auction reflects Schneider's belief that instruments should be played and shared.
Stephen Morris of Joy Division notes Kraftwerk's groundbreaking impact on music.
The auction will take place on November 19.

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Story summary

Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk co-founder, is set to auction nearly 500 personal items, including instruments from the 1970s and 1980s.
Key items include a suitcase synthesizer ($15,000–$20,000), a vocoder ($30,000–$50,000), and an Orsi G alto flute ($8,000–$10,000).
The auction reflects Schneider's belief that instruments should be played and shared.
Stephen Morris of Joy Division notes Kraftwerk's groundbreaking impact on music.
The auction will take place on November 19.