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Ace Frehley's Les Paul Sells for $512K
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- May 31, 2026
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- 95
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Summary
A legendary Gibson Les Paul once wielded by KISS’s Ace Frehley just smashed records, selling for $512,000 at New York’s Music Icons auction — a dazzling showcase of rock history where Eddie Van Halen’s final guitar with Sammy Hagar fetched $115,200, Johnny Cash’s 1956 Opry guitar hit $192,000, and icons like Prince, Brian May, and George Harrison’s gear drew global bidders. In uncertain times, these rare artifacts — steeped in emotion, rarity, and legacy — prove to be prized investments, proving music’s enduring power to captivate and command top dollar worldwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3101086db6085800