# Rick Nielsen's Weird Guitars Up For Auction

> Rick Nielsen's bizarre five-neck guitars hit auction after decades of collecting.
- Title: Rick Nielsen's Weird Guitars Up For Auction · Guitar World
- Summary: Rick Nielsen's bizarre five-neck guitars hit auction after decades of collecting. Rick Nielsen is auctioning his custom five-neck guitars, including a…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/rick-nielsen-guitars-up-for-auction
- Published: 2026-09-29T13:36:36+00:00
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- Topics: rick nielsen, hamer, five neck, guitar auction, st jude children's research hospital, nashville
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.