Kirk Hammett’s guitar for sale From Ford to Merc, your choice

KIRK Hammett’s guitar used in Metallica’s One music video is being auctioned.

The axe-slayer’s ESP 400 Series S-type, which is signed by the 58-year-old musician and comes with a document of authenticity, is being sold at Heritage Auctions. The highest bid was $26 000 (about R235 000) at the time of writing.

The electric instrument features a rosewood neck, triple single-coil pickup and black hardware. The listing says it’s in top condition.

The promo for the track from the heavy metal legends’ fourth studio album …And Justice for All landed on MTV in January 1989.

It includes scenes taken from the 1971 anti-war film Johnny Got His Gun. Due to constantly having to shelve out royalties every time the video was played, Metallica bought the rights to the film.

The band have thrown themselves into “pretty serious writing” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Drummer Lars Ulrich said he and his bandmates channelled their frustrations into their new record.

“And of all the s*** pandemics, fires, politics, race problems, and just f ****** looking at the state of the world – it’s so easy just to fall into a depressive state.

“But writing always makes me feel enthusiastic about what’s next.” | Bang Showbiz

SPOKES Auctioneers will be auctioning about 200 vehicles on behalf of the SAPS, at 27 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Isipingo, on Wednesday at 9am.

Among the vehicles on offer will be 3 Ford Figo, 40 Nissan NP300, 5 VW Caddy, 13 VW Golf, 15 Toyota Hilux, 2 Navara, 11 Toyota Etios, 10 Ford Ranger, 6 Toyota Quantum, Mercedes E280, BMW 335, 2 Toyota Condor, 6 Ford Focus, 6 Nissan Hardbody, Tata trucks, 5 Polo Vivo, 3 Chev Optra, Mercedes-benz Vito and 6 motorcycles.

Viewing is on Tuesday from 9am to 3pm. There will be no viewing on the day of the sale.

Bidders are advised to wear cloth masks at the viewing and on auction day as strict Covid-19 regulations will be enforced.

They are urged to register at www. spokesauctioneers.co.za as only registered bidders will be permitted to enter the action yard.

For more info, call 033 345 4812, Whatsapp 072 567 0369 or email info@ spokesauctioneers.co.za. | Auctions Writer