Slash’s first Guns N’ Roses Les Paul – the ‘Hunter Burst’ – is going to auction for $1million
nme.comSlash‘s Les Paul guitar the ‘Hunter Burst’, which was used to write Guns N’ Roses‘ iconic debut album ‘Appetite For Destruction’, is being auctioned for $1million (£796,105).The guitar, which Slash also performed with onstage in 1985-86, was eventually sold in July 1986 and has since been exhibited at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.He picked it up from Guitars R Us and it has been retrofitted with Seymour Duncans, according to the listing.
The guitar also comes with various documents of provenance and certificates of authenticity.Bidding on Slash’s guitar ends on September 22, and you can find the listing for which here.4 sale by Auction: Guns N' Roses Slash First Owned Les Paul "Hunter Burst" Guitarthe guitar that “Saved Rock and Roll.” https://t.co/C43YVyhAQ5 pic.twitter.com/X6DASDneCC— 白兎 JimMac (@mcreefa) September 2, 2023Meanwhile, Slash recently said he doesn’t see a Guns N’ Roses biopic happening anytime soon.In an interview with Yahoo!
Entertainment, the legendary guitarist was asked if he liked the idea of creating a biopic, where he responded: “I just don’t see it happening anytime in the foreseeable future.”He continued: “It doesn’t mean that it won’t happen ever, because who knows?
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