Johnny Marr’s Personal Guitar Collection Heading to Auction

*Johnny Marr attends The BRIT Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. (Joe Maher/Getty Images for Bauer Media)*

A collection of Johnny Marr’s personal guitars is set to go on display in New York City before heading to auction through Christie’s in London.

Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection will be available for public viewing in New York beginning Thursday and will remain on display through July 1. The collection will then move to London for a presale exhibition from Sept. 9-16 ahead of the auction on Sept. 17.

The exhibit features guitars used throughout Marr’s career, including instruments played during his time with The Smiths, on his solo recordings, and while recording the James Bond theme “No Time to Die” with Billie Eilish.

“I have loved guitars for as long as I can remember, since the first one I got at the age of five,” Marr said in a statement. “Each guitar I have acquired over the past 50 years or so has helped me evolve as a musician, bringing new songs, new sounds, and techniques.”

“It’s bittersweet to be parting with these guitars, but I want them to go to new homes and new people who will love them as much as I have,” he added. “I hope they bring as much joy, inspiration, and fun – and new songs – as they have given me.”

According to a press release, Marr will donate 100% of the hammer price from 10 auction lots to benefit The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The National Autistic Society.

The auction news arrives ahead of Marr’s upcoming album, The Age of Everything, which is scheduled for release on Oct. 2. The lead single, “Spin,” is available now.

Source material for this article originated from ABC Audio reporting published by 105.7 The Point.