Kurt Cobain's Smashed Guitar Sells For More than $100K
tmz.comPublished: 4/27/2025
Summary
Kurt Cobain's famously damaged white Fender Stratocaster guitar sold at auction for $101,500 to a Texas collector after he smashed it during NIRVANA'S 1992 European tour. The piece, obtained by a crewmember from NIRVANA and authenticated by big John Duncan, became a top bid winner despite initial low estimates. Notable as Cobain's first major sale, this guitar now holds $101K, marking a significant jump in its value after 30 years of ownership.