More than 350 items belonging to the late Who star John Entwistle are being auctioned off by Sothebys. The collection, valued collectively at about half of million, includes 150 guitars and bass guitars. Two Gibson guitars are expected to fetch between £30,000 and £50,000 - though Entwistle's favourite guitar, a pink Fender Precision, may go for as little as £7,000 - bargain. Other items up for sale include brass instruments, photographs, paintings, posters and jewellery.
Talking about the collection sales specialist Stephen Maycock told reporters: "We are incredibly lucky to be offering so many pieces from Entwistle's personal collection ranging from music awards through to a ring decorated with a spider. The collection of guitars, by a wide variety of makers such as Warwick, Alembic, Gibson, Gretsch and Fender, are all extremely fascinating. To have access to his private notes - which he intended to publish - on his thoughts and reasons for buying the items further helps to provide a great insight to a rock legend."