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Julien's Auctions & Hard Rock Kick Off Music Icons With World Tour In UK, Tokyo, NYC
Witness the sneak peek in the UK, with Tokyo next up. Live auction on May 29–30 in Times Square, NYC.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of holding the guitar that played the solo to "Welcome to the Jungle" or the Les Paul that defined the look of KISS, this is your moment. Julien’s Auctions is headed to NYC this May for their biggest event of the year, and the lineup is truly next level.
From the 50th anniversary of KISS to the grunge and thrash legends of the '90s, this collection covers the most electric moments in music history.
Mark Your Calendar
The main event happens live from the Hard Rock Cafe Times Square, but you can get in on the action from anywhere in the world.
Bidding Opens: May 4, 2026 (Online)
The Live Auction: May 29 – 30, 2026
The Heavy Hitters
Experience these primary instruments played on stage and in-studio by the legends themselves.
The Icon. The Gear. Why It Matters.
Ace Frehley | '75 Gibson Les Paul | His #1 most-played guitar from the '70s and '80s.
Stevie Ray Vaughan | '69 Guild F-412 | The 12-string from his iconic MTV Unplugged set.
Kirk Hammett | "Ouija" ESP Custom | Serial #0001. The holy grail for Metallica fans.
Izzy Stradlin | '87 Gibson HR Fusion | The guitar seen in the "Welcome to the Jungle" video.
Billy Duffy | '76 Gibson Les Paul | The face of The Cult's Sonic Temple album cover.
1. Mick Mars 1984 Gibson Explorer Mick Mars Theater guitar, 2. 1977 Tour Jacket - Ace Frehley's Personal ‘1977 Rock & Roll Over’ Tour, 4. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1969 Guild F-412 Twelve String guitar, 5. Ace Frehley/Arthur Kane Stage Worn Jumpsuit - Purple Velour One Piece Jumpsuit with Asymmetric Chest Zipper and Black Armbands. Jumpsuit was originally Silver/White, worn on stage by Arthur Kane of The New York Dolls. Kane gave the Jumpsuit to Frehley, who dyed it purple before wearing it on stage., 11. Izzy Stradlin's 1987 Gibson HR Fusion 1, 14. Martin Nolan for Julien's Auctions,
Can’t Wait for the Auction? Catch the Tour.
Julien’s is taking the headliners on a global victory lap before they hit the auction block. If you’re in these cities, you can see these instruments in person for free:
London: Now through April 13 (Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus)
Tokyo: Starting April 27 (Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo)
New York: May 13 until the final hammer falls (Hard Rock Cafe Times Square)
More Than Just Guitars
With over 700 lots up for grabs, there’s something for every level of collector.
What to Expect:
Stage-Worn Gear: Ace Frehley’s "Rock & Roll Over" kimono and Alice Cooper’s leather jacket.
Rare Percussion: Bill Ward’s (Black Sabbath) massive stage-used Zildjian gong.
Rock Royalty: Personal items and instruments from B.B. King, Lita Ford, Mick Mars, Dave Mustaine, and Scott Ian.
1. Black Sabbath | Bill Ward RIAA Platinum Record Award to commemorate sales of more than 100,000 copies of "The Black Sabbath Story Volume One" and gold sales of more than 50,000 copies of the DVD and VHS "The Black Sabbath Story Volume Two, 2. Black Sabbath | Bill Ward stage used Zildjian Gong, 3. Ace Frehley's Personal ‘1977 Rock & Roll Over’ Tour Kimono - Full Length Black Kimono with Red Lining Embroidered with Golden Dragon from ‘Rock & Roll Over’ Tour Era , 4. 1977 Tour Jacket - Ace Frehley's Personal ‘1977 Rock & Roll Over’ Tour, 5. Alice Cooper's Leather Jacket , 6. Ace Frehley/Arthur Kane Stage Worn Jumpsuit - Purple Velour One Piece Jumpsuit with Asymmetric Chest Zipper and Black Armbands. Jumpsuit was originally Silver/White, worn on stage by Arthur Kane of The New York Dolls. Kane gave the Jumpsuit to Frehley, who dyed it purple before wearing it on stage.,
Ready to Bid?
Register now to be ready when bidding opens online May 4th.
