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Jeff Beck's Iconic Guitar Collection Sells for £8.7M at Auction

Jeff Beck's Iconic Guitar Collection Sells for £8.7M at Auction
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  • Jeff Beck's guitar collection sold for £8.7M in London auction.
  • Over 120 items from Beck's career exceeded estimates by eight times.
  • A 1954 Gibson Les Paul sold for £1,068,500, highlighting the auction.
  • Proceeds support Folly Wildlife Rescue, a charity dear to Beck.
  • Participants from 40 countries showed global interest in Beck's guitars.
  • Beck's guitars, like those on 'Blow by Blow,' reflect his legacy.
  • Bidding wars marked Beck's lasting impact and continued popularity.
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