A historic guitar once owned by Kurt Cobain recently sold for about $595,900 at Julien’s Auctions, according to DEA News. The instrument, a black Fender Stratocaster left handed electric guitar, carries a dramatic backstory from Nirvana’s iconic Nevermind era. It was smashed by Cobain during the making of the band’s famous album and then signed by Cobain and his Nirvana bandmates on the body, adding to its provenance and appeal for collectors.
A detailed auction filing notes that the guitar was reassembled after the damage and subsequently offered with documentation that confirms its tortured yet celebrated journey through rock history. The piece has sparked curiosity among fans and collectors who value firsthand artifacts linked to Nirvana and Cobain, a member whose influence on music remains enduring decades after his passing.
In a related tribute, Courtney Love marked the anniversary of Cobain’s death by sharing a black and white photograph on her personal blog. The image features Cobain’s hands, underscoring his role as the creative center of Nirvana and his enduring legacy in popular culture. Cobain was found deceased in April 1994 at a residence in Seattle, with investigations noting the involvement of a heroin overdose followed by a fatal gunshot wound. This sequence of events has been the subject of extensive discussion among fans, historians, and the broader music community. The ongoing interest in Cobain’s life and work continues to inspire retrospectives, exhibitions, and high-profile auctions around memorabilia from Nirvana’s era.