The 1967 Hofner electric bass guitar is signed on the pick guard by McCartney. It comes with a letter by Frank P. Garo, forensic handwriting examiner, testifying to the authenticity of the signature.

The condition of the instrument is described as “very good with some normal wear from use, a few replaced screws.”

The signed Hofner bass is valued at $3,000-$5,000.

Paul McCartney often used a Hofner bass during his time with The Beatles and still does to this day. Here’s Paul playing a Hofner bass in the famous rooftop concert in 1969.

The Beatles – “Get Back”

The Fairfield Auction gallery is located at 53 Church Hill Road in Newtown, Conn.

For further information on the auction call (203) 364-1555 or click here to preview online.

The auction features original 45s, movie posters, rare photographs, handwritten lyric sheets, signed memorabilia, and jewellery and clothing worn by some of the greats of popular music, including Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, James Brown and many more.

Here’s some of the most interesting items on offer.

Elvis Presley – red suede jacket

This jacket was purchased at the famous Lansky Brothers store in Memphis. There are numerous candid photos of him wearing it, and it was also worn for official RCA publicity shots. Elvis is seen wearing it on the covers of the single releases Playing for Keeps/Too Much, Jailhouse Rock/Treat Me Nice and I Got Stung/One Night.

The jacket comes with a letter of provenance from hairdresser Homer Gilleland.

Minimum Bid: $10,000
Estimate: $20,000-30,000
Update – this sold for for $34,529

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Elvis Presley – black leather boots from “Loving You”

These boots were worn by Elvis in his second film “Loving You”, which was made by Paramount Pictures in 1957. The boots were worn throughout the movie and Elvis’ name is stamped in them, as well as the Paramount men’s wardrobe department stamp. Minimum Bid: $5,000 Estimate: $6,000-8,000 Update – these sold for $5,000

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Michael Jackson – stage worn shirt and pants

This light blue beaded shirt and white pants with rhinestones were worn by Michael Jackson on stage during the 1984 “Victory Tour,” which was the largest and final North American concert tour ever performed by The Jacksons.

The outfit was worn on opening night of the Dodger Stadium performances in Los Angeles, California on November 30, 1984.

This is just one of many Michael Jackson lots in the rock ‘n’ roll auction.

Minimum Bid: $15,000
Estimate: $35,000-40,000
Update – this sold for for $18,000

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Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean” handwritten lyrics

“Billie Jean” is one of the greatest songs of the 1980s and certainly one of Michael Jackson’s finest performances. Here we have six pages of handwritten lyrics by Michael Jackson.

Minimum Bid: $30,000
Estimate: $35,000-40,000
Update – this did not sell

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The Beatles – “Hard Days Night” signed album

“Hard Days Night” album covers signed by all four Beatles are hard to come by. This one is in good condition. The price does strike me as a little extreme though.

Minimum Bid: $30,000
Estimate: $40,000-50,000
Update – this did not sell

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Bob Dylan – “My Back Page” handwritten lyrics

These are Bob Dylan’s handwritten working lyrics to “My Back Page” and “Ballad in Plain D.” Both songs appeared on Dylan’s 1964 album “Another Side of Bob Dylan.” The first three verses of “Ballad in Plain D” appear on the reverse of the sheet.

Minimum Bid: $25,000
Estimate: $50,000-75,000
Update – this sold for $30,000

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Guitar greats signed guitar

This is one of the coolest items in the auction, if not the most valuable. Ten guitar greats have signed this Epiphone guitar, including Chuck Berry, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, Les Paul, Otis Rush and Steve Winwood.

Minimum Bid: $2,000
Estimate: $2,100-2,300
Update – this did not sell

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The online auction runs until Wednesday March 10, 9pm EST.

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Update – the items that did not sell are available for purchase. If interested, please call 1-212-750-7900.

The tape features 14 tracks recorded at Jimi’s home in New York in 1968, including a Bob Dylan cover and “softer” versions of numbers from the rock legend’s Electric Ladyland album.

The tape will be auctioned by pop memorabilia auctioneers Fame Bureau. Fame Bureau managing director, Ted Owen, said:

‘I have listened to nearly every outtake of Jimi Hendrix and am very familiar with the personal reels. Thirty seven are known to exist, but now only one is out there in the public domain.’

Further information on the tape is available at:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6336364

Tuesday’s auction will feature several other Hendrix items and a large number of other pop/film lots, including signed items by Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Elvis.