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George Michael's Faith Gretsch: 1980s Pop Icon
George Michael's 1987 Faith video guitar auctioned for £60k-£120k.
In brief
George Michael's 1987 Faith video guitar auctioned for £60k-£120k. George Michael's Faith Gretsch guitar, used in his 1987 Faith music video, is set for auction at £60,000-£120,000. Originally reported by Guitar World.
George Michael's 1987 Faith Video
George Michael prepared for his 1987 solo album release and video shoot after leaving Wham!.
Gretsch Synchromatic Model 160
George Michael chose a Gretsch Synchromatic Model 160 with pearl block inlays and Brazilian rosewood fretboard.
Gretsch History
Gretsch launched Synchromatic models in 1939 with seven points of supremacy but never achieved the same kudos as Gibson.
Auction Details
Sworders will auction George Michael's Gretsch on 29 October as part of Faith & Fame: A Personal George Michael Collection.
Guitar's History
George gifted the guitar to his assistant Siobhan Bailey who died in 2014, leading to trauma and garage storage.
Auction Verification
Sworders confirmed the guitar matches the Faith video through condition, marks, and cracks, with no restoration.
Auction Estimate
Sworders estimate the guitar will sell for £60,000-£120,000 after George's leather jacket sold for £176,400.
What it means
George Michael's Faith Gretsch guitar, used in his 1987 Faith music video, is set for auction at £60,000-£120,000.
