# George Michael's Faith Gretsch: 1980s Pop Icon

> George Michael's 1987 Faith video guitar auctioned for £60k-£120k.
- Title: George Michael's Faith Gretsch: 1980s Pop Icon · Guitar World
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitars/he-was-quite-traumatised-and-he-put-the-guitar-and-all-the-memorabilia-into-his-garage-the-tale-of-george-michaels-faith-gretsch-an-icon-of-80s-pop
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:03:12+00:00
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- Topics: george michael, faith gretsch, synchromatic model 160, guitar auction, sworders, seattle, nfl
## 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.
## Key takeaway

George Michael's Faith Gretsch guitar, used in his 1987 Faith music video, is set for auction at £60,000-£120,000.