RODE MICROPHONES - The London Bell https://thelondonbell.com Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:43:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 https://thelondonbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Screenshot-2023-10-26-at-20.21.48-32x32.png RODE MICROPHONES - The London Bell https://thelondonbell.com 32 32 Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Guitar to Be Displayed in London https://thelondonbell.com/2025/03/31/kurt-cobains-mtv-unplugged-guitar-to-be-displayed-in-london/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:43:06 +0000 https://thelondonbell.com/2025/03/31/kurt-cobains-mtv-unplugged-guitar-to-be-displayed-in-london/ Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar, used in Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged, will be showcased at the Royal College of Music Museum in London from June […]

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]]> Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar, used in Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged, will be showcased at the Royal College of Music Museum in London from June 3 to November 18, alongside his green cardigan. The guitar sold for a record $6 million at auction in 2020.

Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar from Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance will be displayed at the Royal College of Music Museum in London from June 3 to November 18. This exhibit will also feature the green cardigan Cobain wore during the performance, marking their first appearance together.

The 1959 Martin D-18E guitar was auctioned in 2020 for an astounding $6 million, making it the highest-priced guitar sold at auction. The winning bidder, Peter Freedman, founder of Rode Microphones, expressed his intention to showcase the instrument in music education spaces.

The display of Kurt Cobain’s guitar and cardigan is significant as it celebrates an iconic moment in music history. The guitar’s record auction price highlights its cultural value. The exhibit is an opportunity for fans and music lovers to engage with Cobain’s legacy.

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