![]() ![]() The fact that he named it "Lenny" probably added to the value it brought at auction. His 1965 Fender Stratocaster is notable primarily for being a Christmas gift from his wife, a bit of sentiment that helped make it one of his favorite instruments for playing onstage, behind his head and otherwise. ![]() ![]() Stevie Ray Vaughn and the equipment he used draws special interest from collector's due to his life being cut short by an unfortunate helicopter accident. In fact, seven six-strings have brought in more:Ġ7) "Lenny".1965 Fender Composite Stratocaster (Stevie Ray Vaughn) Remarkably, that's far from the most that's ever been paid for a guitar at auction. As you can imagine, there was a story behind the value: George Harrison had used it during the recording of The Beatles' Revolver and John Lennon later sued the guitar while recording The White Album. Ten years ago on this date, a red Gibson SG was sold at auction for $570,000 at auction in New York City. ![]()
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