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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: A Mosrite Joe Maphis Doubleneck Electric Guitar, circa 1968, guitar 42in (107cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar, 1966, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Vox Mark XII Special 12-String Electric Guitar, 1967, guitar 41 1/2in (105cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Vox Supreme Amplifier, 1967, size overall (including cabinet) 26in (66cm) wide x 44in (111.7cm) high x 12in (30.5cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Vox AC-30 Twin Top Boost Amplifier, flight case 33in (83.8cm) wide x 30in (76.2cm) high x 17 1/4in (43.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Stramp Custom K80 Powerbaby Amplifier Together With K81 Cabinet, 1971, amp 27in (68.5cm) wide x 16in (40.5cm) high x 10in (25.5cm) deep; cabinet 26 1/2in (67.3cm) wide x 14 1/2in (37.5cm) high x 10in (25.5cm) deep; flight case 31in (78.7cm) wide x 28in (71.1cm) high x 25in (63.5cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: An Encore Les Paul Junior-Style Electric Guitar, 1970s, guitar 37 1/2in (95cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Guyatone Les Paul Junior-Style Electric Guitar, Early 1970s, guitar 40in (102cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Eccleshall Custom-Made Electric Guitar, 1970s, guitar 39 1/2in (100cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Eccleshall Mandola, 1972, mandola 29 1/2in (75cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Eccleshall Telecaster-Style Electric Guitar, 1980s, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Stratocaster-Style Guitar By Luthier Chris Eccleshall, 1979, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Vox AC30 Top Boost Amplifier, 1960s, flight case 31in (78.8cm) wide x 29in (73.7cm) high x 14 1/2in (36.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, 1960s, 4 1/4in (10.8cm) wide x 3in (7.5cm) high x 5in (12.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Twin Amp Amplifier, 1950s, amp 24 1/2in (62.2cm) wide x 20 1/4in (51.5cm) high x 9 3/4in (24.7cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Telecaster Deluxe Electric Guitar, 1976, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Known As Rory's 'Backup Strat', 1958, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Travis Bean TB500 Electric Guitar, 1976, guitar 38in (97cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Super Twin Amplifier, 1976, flight case 34in (86.4cm) wide x 38in (96.5cm) high x 18 1/2in (47cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: An Encore Telecaster-Style Electric Guitar, 1970s, guitar 38 1/4in (97cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A 1978 Fender Musicmaster Electric Guitar, 1978, guitar 39 1/2in (100cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Guyatone Rory Gallagher Model Electric Guitar, 1974, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Ibanez MC500DS Electric Guitar, 1978, guitar 40in (102cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Brown Flight Case, 48in (122cm) x 33in (84cm) x 28in (71cm)

Rory Gallagher: A Guitar Effects Board, 1970s/1980s, board 18in (45.7cm) wide x 4in (10.2cm) high x 7in (17.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Rare Tycobrahe Octavia, 1976/77, 5 1/2in (14cm) x 3 1/4in (8.3cm) x 2in (5cm)

Rory Gallagher: A Rare Tycobrahe PS-9 Parapedal, 1976/77, 11 1/4in (28.5cm) x 4in (10.1cm) x 4 1/4in (10.8cm)

Rory Gallagher: A Group Of Dan Armstrong Guitar Effects, larger block 9 1/2in (24.1cm) x 2 1/2in (6.3cm) x 3 1/4in (8.3cm)

Rory Gallagher: A Marshall Model 2104 50W Combo Amplifier, 1978, flight case 32in (81.3cm) wide x 31 1/2in (80cm) high x 15 1/2in (39.4cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Marshall Model 2104 Combo Amplifier, 1980, 29in (73.7cm) wide x 23 1/2in (59.6cm) high x 9in (22.8cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A 1983 Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire Electric Guitar, 1983, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A 1983 Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire Electric Guitar, 1983, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Stratocaster Component Electric Guitar, probably 1980s, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Veillette Citron Shark Electric Guitar, 1980, guitar 43in (109cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Blade R4 Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitar, 1988, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Blade Durango Standard Electric Guitar, 1980s, guitar 37 1/2in (95cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Charvel 625C Electro-Acoustic Guitar, 1990s, guitar 40 1/2in (103cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Takamine Dreadnought-Style Electro-Acoustic Guitar, 1980s, guitar 41in (104cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Washburn Tanglewood Electro-Acoustic Guitar, 1980s, guitar 41 1/2in (105cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Washburn Southside Jr. VGA-15 Amplifier, circa 1990, amp 15in (38.1cm) wide x 12in (30.5cm) high x 7 1/4in (18.5cm) deep

Rory Gallagher: A Hohner L59 Les Paul-Style Electric Guitar, circa 1990s, guitar 38 1/2in (98cm) long

Rory Gallagher: An Encore Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitar, circa 1980s, guitar 39in (99cm) long

Rory Gallagher: A Fender Pro Junior Amplifier, 1994, flight case 29in (73.5cm) wide x 25in (63.5cm) high x 15in (38cm) deep

Fender: A Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar, Donated By Fender To Benefit The Music Venue Trust, 2022,

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