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The Rory Gallagher Collection

17 October 2024 | starting at 15:00 BST

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Known for his electrifying live performances, the Irish musician and songwriter Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) was an inspiration to his fans and musicians alike and is considered one of the most esteemed guitarists of all time. Browse an exceptional selection of guitars, amps and accessories from Rory Gallagher's life and career, including his iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster, which is arguably the most recognisable Strat in rock history. Bonhams is delighted to present this legendary artist's collection, which is offered directly by the Gallagher family.

"He was my hero armed with nothing but passion and a beat-up 1961 Fender Stratocaster." - Joe Bonamassa

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93 lots available

Rory Gallagher: An Oahu Lap Steel Guitar, circa 1940s, guitar 35in (89cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Antique Italian Mandolin, 24in (61cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Martin Mandolin, 1942, 24 1/2in (62cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Bjarton Acoustic Guitar, Early 1960s, guitar 35 1/2in (90cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Harmony Sovereign H1270 12-String Acoustic Guitar, 1960s, guitar 40in (102cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Stella Harmony H912 12-String Acoustic Guitar, 1960s, guitar 39 3/4in (100.5cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Martin D-35 Flat Top Acoustic Guitar, 1968, guitar 40 1/2in (103cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Group Of Harmonicas And A Holder, (Qty 19)

Rory Gallagher: A Selmer Mark VI Alto Saxophone, 1959, sax approx 27in (68.5cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A National Triolian Resonator Guitar, 1930, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A National Reso-Phonic R-1 ResoLectric Electric Guitar, 1991, guitar 40in (101cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Continental CS-N Resonator Guitar, 1993, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A National Dynamic Lap Steel Guitar, 1951, 32in (81cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Supro Dual-Tone Electric Guitar, 1957, guitar 38in (96cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Guyatone LG-60B Electric Guitar, 1959, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Silvertone Electric Guitar, 1959, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Burns Weill 'RP1' Roy Plummer Super Streamline Electric Guitar, 1959, guitar 38in (97cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Burns Bison Electric Guitar, 1964, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Danelectro 3021 Shorthorn Electric Guitar, 1960, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Rickenbacker Combo 400 Electric Guitar, 1957, guitar 37in (94cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Epiphone Coronet Electric Guitar, 1963, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Green Flight Case, 49in (124cm) x 25in (63.5cm) x 30in (76cm)

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Esquire Electric Guitar, 1959, guitar 38 1/4in (97cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Bassman Amplifier, 1950s, flight case 27in (68.5cm) wide x 30 1/2in (77.5cm) high x 14 1/2in (36.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar, 1958, guitar 39 1/4in (100cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Bassman Amplifier Head, 1958, 22in (55.8cm) wide x 8 1/2in (21.5cm) high x 9 1/2in (24.1cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Silvertone 1360 Electric Guitar, 1960, guitar 38 3/4in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar, 1959, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Gibson Melody Maker Electric Guitar, 1960, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Harmony Stratotone Mars H46 Electric Guitar, 1962 guitar 38in (96.5cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Gibson Melody Maker 'D' Electric Guitar, 1963, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Gretsch Chet Atkins PX6121 Electric Guitar, 1959, guitar 40in (102cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Kay K672 Swingmaster Semi-Acoustic Guitar, 1960, guitar 41in (104cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Kay K1962 Value Leader Electric Guitar, 1961, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Supro Coronado Electric Guitar, 1960, guitar 41in (104cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Vibrolux Amplifier, 1963, 23in (58.5cm) wide x 18in (45.6cm) high x 8 1/2in (2.5cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Gretsch Corvette Electric Guitar, 1963, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Concert Amplifier, 1961, flight case 28 1/2in (72.5cm) wide x 34in (86.3cm) high x 14 1/2in (36.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Hawk II Tonal Expander/Booster, 1970s, 4in (10.2cm) x 3in (7.6cm) x 3in (7.6cm)

Rory Gallagher: A Silvertone S1478L Electric Guitar, 1964, guitar 39 1/2in (100cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Teisco Del Rey TG-64 Electric Guitar, 1965, guitar 42in (107cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Teisco TRE-100 Electric Guitar, 1965, guitar 40in (102cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Airline 'J.B. Hutto' Style Electric Guitar, 1965, guitar 41in (104cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Supro Dual-Tone Electric Guitar, 1963, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Coral 3S19 Electric Sitar, 1968, sitar 40in (102cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Danelectro Bellzouki 12-String Electric Guitar, 1960s, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Deluxe Amplifier, 1950s, flight case 24in (61cm) wide x 20in (50.9cm) high x 13 1/2in (34.3cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Vox AC10 Amplifier, Early 1960s, 18in (45.7cm) wide x 18 1/4in (46.3cm) high x 9in (22.8cm) deep

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