Regent Sounds Auctioning T-Bone Walker's Iconic Gibson ES-5N

Regent Sounds on Denmark Street is hosting an exclusive online auction for T-Bone Walker's 1949 Gibson ES-5N on Reverb. This event coincides with the opening of Regent Sounds' new Vintage Lounge. The auction runs from February 23 to March 31, celebrating guitar history with this legendary instrument.

The Gibson ES-5N, notable for its rarity and historical significance, marks a pivotal moment in electric guitar evolution. T-Bone Walker, renowned for his innovative style, influenced icons like Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix. The starting bid is £1,500,000, available globally through closed bidding on Reverb.

Regent Sounds, known for hosting music legends, is reinvigorating its space with this sale. The guitar is on public display at the shop, which has expanded to feature a high-end guitar lounge and soundproof booths. This move highlights Regent Sounds' ongoing revival in a historic music hub.