Foo Fighters Guitar Hits Auction Block

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A guitar owned by Pat Smear — and played by Dave Grohl in the Foo Fighters’ “Monkey Wrench” video — is being put up for auction in the U.K.

Smear purchased the customized Gretsch White Falcon in 1996 in Los Angeles, says Foo Fighters guitar technician Earnie Bailey. “Soon after, I replaced the Bigsby tremolo system with a gold Gretsch Cadillac style tailpiece at Pat’s request, as it provided better tuning stability,” Bailey says. Smear often played the guitar while touring with the band, Baily adds.

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