Johnny Ramone’s Guitar Fetches $937K at Auction

Mari added this on September 29, 2021

A guitar played by Johnny Ramone on every Ramones album has been auctioned off for a staggering $937,000.

NEW YORK – JANUARY 07: Johnny Ramone from The Ramones performs live on stage at The Palladium, New York on January 07 1978 (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns).

The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II was also played by the guitarist at every live Ramones show — an estimated 1,985, says guitar historian Chris Lamy. As a result, it was pretty beat up when it was sold earlier this week, says Bobby Livingston, vice president of RR Auction.

“The consignor was thrilled with the results and is very happy that the guitar is in the hands of someone who will curate Johnny Ramone’s Mosrite for future generations to enjoy,” Lamy says.

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