“I’ve picked up others… they were like a piece of plywood. But not this one”: Gary Moore’s iconic red Stratocaster sells at auction for more than $330,000

Gary Moore plays his 1960 red Fender Stratocaster during rehearsals for the 40th Anniversary of Fender show, on the right, we see glam shots of the guitar, which has just been sold at auction via Bonham's.

Gary Moore’s iconic red Fender Stratocaster has sold at auction for £254,400 (approximately $332,609).

This is the guitar that divides opinion among the late blues guitar great’s fans. Is it pink or is it red? Is it a 1960 model or 1961? What everyone can agree on is that there are few more vibe-y Stratocasters in history – and it is arguably the Gary Moore guitar.