유명 뮤지션의 기타 100개, 400만 파운드에 팔려

What makes a guitar worth millions of pounds? History. And that is exactly what happened at a recent auction in London.

A famous musician sold his collection of guitars. The collection included over one hundred instruments. Together, they sold for almost four million pounds. This is a huge amount of money for musical objects.

One guitar was especially valuable. This guitar appeared on a famous rock band's first album. The album was important in music history. Later, the same guitar was on the cover of another band's debut single. Many people recognized it. This history made the guitar very special.

Why do old guitars become so expensive? First, they have a story. People love to own something connected to famous musicians. Second, guitars can sound better as they age. The wood changes over time. This can improve the sound. Third, these instruments are rare. You cannot buy them in shops anymore.

The buyers came from all over the world. Some were collectors. Some were other musicians. Some were fans who wanted to own a piece of music history. The auction was exciting. People bid against each other. The prices went higher and higher.

This sale tells us something interesting. Music is not just sound. Music is also memory. When we own an instrument used by a famous musician, we feel close to their story. We feel close to the music we love. The guitars in this auction were not just objects. They were memories.

Do you have a favorite musician? If you could own one of their guitars, would you? What would you do with it?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.