GRApproximately 80 guitars from the personal collection of Johnny Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths, are set to be auctioned by Christie's in London on September 17. The collection includes iconic instruments such as a Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo from 1982, which was used in classic Smiths songs like 'This Charming Man' and 'What Difference Does It Make?', and a Gibson ES-355 from 1960, gifted to Marr by music producer Seymour Stein. Proceeds from the auction will support charities including Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and National Autistic Society. Marr has expressed emotional attachment to the collection but hopes the sale will be cathartic.
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