A guitar belonging to the late Eddie Van Halen is expected to make a whopping £2.2m at auction.
The iconic rock star used the instrument while touring between 1982-1983.
It was later gifted to a friend and music engineer, Robin ‘Rudy’ Leiren, who sold it on to Mick Mars; former lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mötley Crue in 1985, reports What’s The Jam.
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The group used the much-beloved set of strings during their recording of the Dr Feelgood album.
Now, it’s going to auction with Sotheby’s between 21 – 28 October – and it’s expected to fetch an eye-watering £2.2m.
It’s autographed and has a personalised inscription to Rudy, saying: Thanks Rude, it’s been a great ten years, let’s go another ten. Eddie Van Halen.”
This is the first time the guitar has appeared in the public view in over 40 years since Van Halen last played it in concert.
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