Tom Petty guitar being auctioned on July 21, proceeds going to homeless and animal rescue charities

[Miles Archer]

Meanwhile, a 1965 Gibson SG electric guitar owned by Petty will be auctioned on July 21, with proceeds from the sale to benefit two Southern California charities – one for the homeless and one for animal rescue. The instrument was used on his 1986 tour with Bob Dylan, and was later sold to his friend, Norm Harris, who’s selling it along with one of the late artist’s top hats, which Petty had worn in a Traveling Wilburys video. Heritage Auctions estimated that the lot would sell for at least $300,000.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 1965 Gibson SG electric guitar owned by Tom Petty will be auctioned, along with one the late rocker’s top hats.

Heritage Auctions announced Monday that the auction will occur on July 21. It says the guitar was played by Petty during his 1986 tour with Bob Dylan.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the guitar will benefit two Southern California charities, The Midnight Mission that helps the homeless and the Tazzy Animal Rescue Fund.

The guitar and top hat are being sold by Petty’s friend, Norm Harris, who runs a rare guitar shop. Heritage says Harris sold the guitar to Petty. The rocker returned it to Harris years later after his friend gave him another rare instrument.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/07/09/vintage-tom-petty-guitar-played-bob-dylan-tour-going-auction/768704002/