Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged is on display in London from June 3 to November 18, alongside his green cardigan. The guitar was sold for $6 million in 2020, setting an auction record.
The guitar used by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance will be on display at the Royal College of Music Museum in London. From June 3 to November 18, visitors can view the 1959 Martin D-18E alongside the green cardigan worn by Cobain during the performance, marking their first exhibition together.
Initially auctioned for $6 million in 2020, Cobain’s Unplugged guitar holds the title of the most expensive guitar sold at auction. The guitar was purchased by Peter Freedman, founder of Rode Microphones, who expressed a desire to use it for music education purposes.
Kurt Cobain’s guitar from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance will be showcased with his iconic cardigan in London. This rare exhibition follows the guitar’s record-breaking auction sale and highlights its significance in music history.
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