Bob Dylan’s guitar sold for $394,500

The 1963 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar was used during multiple performances during the 1970’s.

November 12, 2017
Bob Dylan’s guitar sold for $394,500 Bob Dylan performs on July 4, 1978 at the Pavillon de Paris. PIERRE GUILLAUD / Getty Images  

The expected bid for Bob Dylan's guitar was topped by over $100,000 in an auction, according to the Associated Press. The guitar was used in George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 and the Rolling Thunder Revue tour from 1975.

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The guitar was originally bought from Dylan in 1977 for $500, making the most recent sale price of $394,500 raised by 789 percent. The purchaser of the guitar has remained anonymous.

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Bob Dylan’s guitar sold for $394,500