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Rick Nielsen's Weird Guitars Up For Auction
Rick Nielsen's bizarre five-neck guitars hit auction after decades of collecting.
In brief
Rick Nielsen's bizarre five-neck guitars hit auction after decades of collecting. Rick Nielsen is auctioning his custom five-neck guitars, including a stage-played 2004 Hamer Five Neck Korina, to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Rick Nielsen's Guitar Collection
Rick Nielsen is auctioning rare guitars from his decades-long collection.
Five-Neck Guitar Concept
The original idea was a six-neck roulette wheel guitar that spun to change playing styles.
Stage-Played Five-Neck Guitar
A 2004 Hamer Five Neck Korina, used on stage, is estimated at $175,000.
1975 Hamer Standard Guitar
His 1975 Hamer Standard was used in major performances and now sells for $200,000-$300,000.
Early Guitar Collection
Nielsen bought his first guitar for $65 in 1955 after seeing the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Auction Benefits St. Jude
The auction supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital starting October 24 in Nashville.
The short version
Rick Nielsen is auctioning his custom five-neck guitars, including a stage-played 2004 Hamer Five Neck Korina, to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
