{"id":24041,"date":"2025-10-21T11:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guitarmadrid.com\/?p=24041"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:53:34","slug":"u2s-adam-clayton-opens-first-ever-exhibition-of-iconic-bass-guitars-collection-heads-to-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guitarmadrid.com\/es\/2025\/10\/21\/u2s-adam-clayton-opens-first-ever-exhibition-of-iconic-bass-guitars-collection-heads-to-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"U2\u2019s Adam Clayton Opens First-Ever Exhibition of Iconic Bass Guitars Collection Heads to Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"


For the first time, bassist Adam Clayton showcases 18 of his most legendary bass guitars in a public exhibition, and after the display the instruments will go under the hammer in one of the year\u2019s major memorabilia auctions.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Starting on October 20, 2025, at The Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, the exhibition \u201cPlayed, Worn & Torn \u2013 Featuring The Adam Clayton Collection\u201d offers fans a rare look at the instruments behind four decades of U2\u2019s sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the treasures on display are Clayton\u2019s 2014 Sherwood-Green Fender Adam Clayton Signature Jazz Bass (played during U2\u2019s Innocence + Experience Tour) estimated at US $40,000\u201360,000, his 2005 Lakland Joe Osborn J Sunburst (played during the Vertigo Tour on \u201cOne,\u201d estimated US $20,000\u201340,000) and a 2010 Gold-Sparkle Fender Adam Clayton Precision Bass described as a \u201cmistake\u201d by his technician, estimated at US $40,000\u201360,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After its three-week display in Ireland (October 20\u2013November 9, 2025), the collection will move to Nashville, Tennessee, where it will be auctioned by Julien\u2019s Auctions on Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21 2025, at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, with online bidding available at juliensauctions.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clayton commented on the project: \u201cI\u2019m fortunate enough to have owned many wonderful instruments in my life and I have amassed a very personal collection of basses over the last 40\u2009years. They have all become favourites for one reason or another, a reminder of a particular tour or recording session. I\u2019ll be sad to see these basses go but this is an opportunity to give each and every one of them a new home in the care of a new owner.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit MusiCares, the music industry charity dedicated to health and wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For collectors and fans of guitar history this is a standout moment: the instruments that helped shape U2\u2019s rhythm section and carry the weight of landmark tours and recordings are heading into the open market. Whether you follow the auction or simply appreciate the legacy, this exhibition and sale mark a major milestone in rock memorabilia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum 401 Gay Street Nashville, Tennessee 37219<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlayed, Worn, & Torn\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, November 20<\/strong>th<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Session: 10:00 a.m. Central Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, November 21<\/strong>st<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Session: 10:00 a.m. Central Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information please email – info@juliensauctions.com<\/a> or call 310-836-1818.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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photo credit: Brian McEvoy\/Julien\u2019s Auctions<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


By Dara Christine \u2013 October 21 2025<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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