Johnny Marr says he is auctioning dozens of guitars from his personal collection, including instruments he played with The Smiths and during later work. Multiple outlets report that Marr has partnered with Christie’s and that the auction will take place in London on 17 September. The sale includes around 80 guitars, with estimates reaching as high as £150,000 for some items. Among the instruments being offered is a Rickenbacker model linked to the band’s work, described in coverage as the guitar heard on “This Charming Man.” Reports also note that Marr’s collection includes guitars associated with other prominent musicians and recordings, including Noel Gallagher and Bernard Sumner, and that some items have been used on material involving Billie Eilish. Marr frames the decision as an effort to keep his studio from turning into a “museum,” rather than simply preserving the gear. Ahead of the auction, the instruments and some associated equipment are made available for public viewing in London and New York. Some coverage also states that he will donate thousands to charity as part of the sale.