Historic Instrument Behind a Generation-Defining Anthem Heads to Auction

Historic instrument behind a generation-defining anthem heads to auction

A guitar that helped change music history is heading to the auction block next year. The left-handed 1969 Fender Competition Mustang that Kurt Cobain played in Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video will be sold at Christie’s New York in March, according to Guitar World.

Jim Irsay bought Kurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' guitar for $4.5M. Now it's being sold

The guitar is expected to bring in $2.5 million to $5 million.

Exclusive | Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ guitar to be sold at NYC auction — and could fetch millions

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s Fender Mustang seen in the iconic “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video will be sold at a Midtown auction next spring as part of a massive sale of the late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay’s treasure trove of music memorabilia, The Post has exclusively learned.

Kurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Guitar To Be Auctioned

The guitar that legendary Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain used on generation-defining albums Nevermind and In Utero