Guitars used by George Harrison, Bono and Tom Petty going under the hammer

Rare guitars used by musicians including George Harrison, Bono and Tom Petty are going under the hammer for charity (Julien’s Auctions/PA)

Rare guitars used by musicians including George Harrison, Bono and Tom Petty are going under the hammer for charity.

Hundreds of items from the famed instrument manufacturer Gretsch’s archives will be up for auction for the first time, including prototypes played by leading industry figures.