Alex Lifeson is auctioning off a few of his most legendary guitars.
The Rush rocker will put greater than 100 gadgets — together with devices, wardrobe, gear and memorabilia — up for bid as a part of Julien’s Auctions “Music Icons” occasion happening Might 22.
“Julien’s Auctions is proud to current this magnificent assortment of coveted artifacts of rock historical past immediately from the legendary guitarist and pioneer, Alex Lifeson of Rush, probably the most influential and progressive progressive rock metallic band of all time,” Darren Julien, President/Chief Govt Officer of Julien’s Auctions stated in a press launch. “Lifeson’s thoughts blowing creativity, musical virtuosity and uncooked energy will take middle stage right here on this epic public sale of his legendary guitars, devices, and uncommon memorabilia representing his enduring legacy as one of many godfathers of progressive rock metallic music.”
The crown jewel of the gathering is Lifeson’s 1976 “Whitey” Gibson ES-355TD electrical guitar, which served as his primary instrument from 1976 to 2015.
“I bought this guitar in 1976, it was custom-built in Kalamazoo only for me,” the musician stated through assertion. “It has been my primary guitar and is the enduring Alex Lifeson guitar.”
“Whitey” was featured on a complete of 12 Rush albums, starting with 1977’s A Farewell to Kings and ending with 1996’s Take a look at for Echo. Lifeson additionally repeatedly used the guitar on tour and in music movies through the years. Early estimates recommend that “Whitey” will usher in $200,000 – $300,000 at public sale.
One other guitar up for bids, Lifeson’s 1980 custom-built Hentor Sportscaster electrical guitar. This instrument was used all through the recording of Rush’s Transferring Photos LP, together with the solo for “Limelight.” It’s estimated to go for $100,000 – $200,000.
Photos of among the guitars up for bids will be discovered within the gallery beneath.
Different highlights from Lifeson’s public sale embody a 1981 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion electrical guitar used on the 1981 Transferring Photos tour (amongst others); a 1971 Jose Ramirez classical acoustic guitar used on the 1978 album Hemispheres; a 1976 Gibson Dove acoustic guitar used on the 1977 album A Farewell to Kings; a 1970 Gibson Les Paul electrical guitar performed on each Rush album from Fly By Evening to Hemispheres; a 1976 Gibson J-55 acoustic guitar used on 2112, A Farewell to Kings and Transferring Photos; and a 2015 restricted run Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck electrical guitar created particularly for Rush’s fortieth Anniversary R40 tour.
Info on this stuff and extra will be discovered on the Julien’s Auctions website.
