Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor participated in a guitar auction with eBar For Charity to benefit Direct Relief in support COVID-19 outreach. The vocalist went through his collection of guitars and picked 13 to sign and hold for auction. Each guitar came with a case and a certificate of authenticity. The auction was able to get 800 bids equaling to $75,000. eBay then matched the amount making it $150,000.
Some of the guitars Taylor auction off included his gold metallic Gibson Memphis Dave Grohl DG-335 #237 of only 400 in perfect condition, a Gold Top Gibson Classic Les Paul, a tan Fender Acoustic, a pearl blue Gibson Dave Grohl Signature #87 out of only 200, a black SDGR Bass, and more.
.@CoreyTaylorRock is auctioning off 13 guitars from his personal collection to raise funds to benefit @DirectRelief‘s COVID-19 efforts. Each guitar is used & autographed, and comes with a case and certificate of authenticity. You can place your bids here: https://t.co/BXxJWhzDbY pic.twitter.com/oMdEJcJAgs
— Stone Sour (@stonesour) May 1, 2020
