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David Gilmour's Strat Sells for Record $14.55 Million

3/13/2026

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David Gilmour, Pink Floyd’s guitarist, sold his Black Strat for $14.55 million at Christie’s in New York as part of the Jim Irsay Collection.
The price doubles the previous record set by Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E, which sold for $6.01 million in 2020.
Gilmour used the guitar on Pink Floyd albums from 1970 to 1983, spanning multiple landmark releases.
The auction continues through March 17.

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David Gilmour, Pink Floyd’s guitarist, sold his Black Strat for $14.55 million at Christie’s in New York as part of the Jim Irsay Collection.
The price doubles the previous record set by Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E, which sold for $6.01 million in 2020.
Gilmour used the guitar on Pink Floyd albums from 1970 to 1983, spanning multiple landmark releases.
The auction continues through March 17.