A collection of John Martyn’s guitars and other memorabilia is set to be auctioned by Omega Auctions on July 2, 2023, in Merseyside. The Scottish folk musician, whose real name was Iain David McGeachy, passed away in 2009 at the age of 60. Among the items up for auction are two 1954 Gibson Les Paul gold top guitars, estimated to fetch between £30,000 and £50,000 each, and a 1965 Gibson SG guitar, expected to sell for £10,000 to £15,000. Additionally, his Echoplex delay unit and amplifier set-up have an estimated auction price of £5,000 to £10,000.
Martyn, known for his unique blend of folk and jazz, released over 20 studio albums during his four-decade career and collaborated with music legends like Eric Clapton and Phil Collins. His 1973 album "Solid Air" remains one of his most acclaimed works. Omega auctioneer Paul Fairweather expressed confidence in significant interest for these items, highlighting Martyn's lasting influence on modern music. The auction will commence at 2 pm.