A a 1968 Gibson Les Paul standard model gold top guitar used by Brian Jones in The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus concert show and film in December 1968 and other recordings and sold for $704,000 at Julien’s this weekend. The three-day music auction of the Bill Wyman collection broke a number of records. A 1969 Fender Mustang Bass with a competition orange finish used by Wyman on concerts and recordings in 1969 and 1970 sold for a record $384,000. Wyman’s 1962 VOX AC30 Normal model amplifier made a record $106,250. This historic amplifier used extensively by the Rolling Stones was one of the reasons why Wyman was asked to join the band during his audition.
“Collecting and archiving has been one of the great pleasures of my life and
will undoubtedly be one of my legacies,” said Bill Wyman. “It feels like the right time to share my archive with the world. I hope people will get as
much joy from my collections as I have.” A portion of the proceeds of will benefit The Prince’s Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support and CCMI (Central Caribbean Marine Institute).
