Gordon Lightfoot's iconic "Sundown" guitar sells for $350,000 in Canadian estate auction.

In a recent estate auction, Canadian folk musician Gordon Lightfoot's prized 1967 Gibson B45-12 Sunburst guitar, known as the "Sundown" guitar, sold for $350,000. The guitar, used to compose hits like "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," was the top-selling item, ensuring it remains in Canada. The auction included Lightfoot's personal items and memorabilia, raising $1.3 million from over 1,250 bidders worldwide.

November 19, 2024
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