Musical Instrument Auctions

Musical Instrument Auctions

A quality instrument is more elusive than a fine wine, will gave a greater longevity than any of us here on Earth, can be appreciated by any dynamic and is ultimately a musician’s best friend.

We’ve been fortunate enough to handle some quite wonderful instruments, including a 1907 Bechstein Concert Grand piano previously used at Twickenham studios by Paul McCartney/The Beatles when they first wrote the hit 'Yesterday.  Also a stunning Steinway piano once belonging to Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode along with his Yamaha drumkit used on the 'Devotional' tour.

From the Brass world there are some wonderful quality Flugelhorns, Euphoniums, Cornets, Trumpets, Trombones, Tubas and Sousaphones (makers to look out for include Vincent Bach, Besson, Hoyer, Harrelson, Yamaha and Galileo), Wind instruments can pack a punch too with some beautiful Saxophones, Flutes, Oboes, Piccolos and Clarinets out there (keep an eye out for Yanagisawa, who make some exceptional quality Saxophones). Percussionists as we know don’t just play the drums – it would be fantastic to see a Celesta, Clavichord, Handpan, Glockenspiel or perhaps even more exotically some Brazilian instruments such as the Cuica, Repique, Surdo or Timbal! And let’s not forget the piano; please keep us in mind if you do indeed have a spare Steinway you’re looking to get rid of!

 

Upcoming Sales

Tuesday 8th October 2024

Vinyl 'Selected' (Including Punk, Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Blues and Psych!)

Viewings
VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT:
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER

Venue: Newton-le-Willows

Time: 9.00am

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Tuesday 15th October 2024

The Beatles Collection

Viewings
VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT:
MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER

Venue: Newton-le-Willows

Time: 10.00am

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Saturday 9th November 2024

Rare Vinyl - Live from Den Bosch

Viewings
VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT:
FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER - UK (BY APPOINTMENT)
FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER - DEN BOSCH 1PM - 5PM
SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER - DEN BOSCH 9AM - 12.45PM

Venue: Den Bosch, Netherlands

Time: 1pm Den Bosch 12pm UK

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Auction Highlights

Bowie Starman Lyrics

David Bowie Starman Lyrics

Sold For

£203,500

The Record that Launched the Beatles

Sold For

£77,500

David Bowie Reel to Reel Tape with Unreleased Recordings

David Bowie Reel to Reel Tape with Unreleased Recordings

Sold For

£49,200

The Mike Mitchell Beatles Archive

Sold For

£253,000

Elvis Presley Bible Complete with Handwritten Notes

Sold For

£59,000

Paul McCartney English Literature School Book

Paul McCartney English Literature School Book

Sold For

£46,800