An acoustic guitar played and signed by Noel Gallagher during Oasis’s legendary 1996 MTV Unplugged performance has sold for a record-breaking £226,800 ($299,376) at a London auction. The instrument went under the hammer on October 1, 2026, during the opening day of Propstore’s Music Live Auction, setting a new all-time auction record for an Oasis acoustic instrument.
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Verify & Continue ReadingThe Takamine FP460SC guitar holds immense sentimental value for fans of the Britpop icons. It was used during a performance that remains one of the most storied moments in the group’s history. This high-profile sale coincides with surging interest in the band following the announcement and rapid sell-out of their expanded reunion tour dates.
Mark Hochman, Propstore’s music specialist, noted that the auction results reflect the enduring appeal of items directly linked to rock history. He stated that the record-breaking figure highlights the lasting emotional connection fans maintain with Oasis and their music.
Top Highlights from Propstore’s Music Live Auction Day One
The auction’s first day proved highly lucrative, bringing in a combined total of £2.5 million ($3.2 million) across rare instruments, handwritten lyrics, and personal stage wardrobe. While Gallagher’s guitar dominated headlines for Britpop collectors, it was narrowly beaten for the day’s highest-selling lot by memorabilia tied to Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.
A notebook containing Mercury’s handwritten working lyrics and notes from his Mr. Bad Guy solo recording sessions fetched £277,200 ($365,904). The notebook was part of The Reinhold Mack Collection, an archive documenting the producer’s close creative partnership with Mercury at Munich’s Musicland Studios.
Other major sales from the opening day included:
- Michael Jackson’s Military-Style Jacket: A photo-matched black-and-gold jacket worn during the Dangerous and HIStory eras sold for £226,800 ($299,376).
- John Lennon’s Prescription Glasses: The distinctive tinted “Lost Weekend” glasses achieved £126,000 ($166,320).
- Musicland Studios’ Yamaha C3 Grand Piano: Played by Freddie Mercury, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Deep Purple, the instrument sold for £81,900 ($108,108).
- The Beatles’ First Flight Menu: A framed Pan Am menu autographed by John, Paul, George, and Ringo on their historic 1964 flight to the USA brought in £50,400 ($66,528).
The Ongoing Market for Rock Memorabilia
The stellar performance of Day One highlights a broader trend. Collectors are placing a massive premium on items with authentic, personal connections to legendary artists. The second day of Propstore’s Music Live Auction continued online, featuring additional lots from Oasis, Queen, Michael Jackson, and other heavyweight acts from rock and pop history.
With memorabilia prices continuing to shatter estimates, items associated with foundational 1990s rock movements-particularly the height of the Britpop era-have firmly cemented their status as blue-chip investments in the modern collectible market.
