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George Michael’s Iconic 'Faith' Guitar Hits The Auction Block

The acoustic guitar famously featured in the late star's 1987 music video is being sold from his former personal assistant's collection.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read

Pop history is officially hitting the bidding block. The iconic acoustic guitar slung by George Michael in his defining 1987 "Faith" music video is going up for auction, giving high-rolling collectors a chance to grab an absolute piece of pop culture history. The legendary instrument serves as the standout lot in a broader memorabilia archive put together by the late superstar’s former personal assistant. Throughout Michael’s record-breaking career, the assistant gathered a treasure trove of artifacts that defined the singer's meteoric rise to global dominance.

Who is selling George Michael's Faith guitar?

George Michael performing on stage with an acoustic guitar
George Michael performing on stage with an acoustic guitar

Reports indicate that the entire collection comes straight from the personal holdings of Michael’s former assistant. Working side-by-side with the hitmaker during his biggest solo triumphs gave the staffer direct access to behind-the-scenes items, stage-worn memorabilia, and personal keepsakes from the late singer's life. The "Faith" music video remains one of the most unforgettable visuals in broadcast history. Dressed in dark sunglasses, a black leather jacket, ripped jeans, and cowboy boots, Michael famously shook his hips while strumming the featured guitar next to a classic jukebox. The imagery helped turn the title track of his debut solo album into an all-time classic.

An acoustic guitar with a sunburst pattern, standing next to a hard, black guitar case with the words Rockabilly Rebel written on it in red and white capital letters. The case and guitar are against a black background.
Image caption, The singer's original 1940s Gretsch Synchromatic 400 guitar is part of the auction

Why is George Michael's Faith guitar so famous?

A woman sitting in an office with gold discs on the wall. She is sitting in front of a typewriter, surrounded by paper. There is a white landline phone in the foreground and a filing cabinet to the right of the picture.
Image caption, Siobhan Bailey, who had been George Michael's personal assistant for more than 20 years, died from natural causes in 2014

Released in late 1987, "Faith" catapulted Michael from his Wham! boy-band roots straight into global solo superstardom. The video became an instant fixture on heavy television rotation, transforming the acoustic guitar into a symbol of late-eighties pop dominance and undeniable star power. Items tied to the late singer always spark intense interest whenever they hit the market. Music memorabilia associated with Michael's peak chart era consistently pulls massive bids from global buyers and mega-fans eager to secure a piece of his legacy. With the auction now officially on the horizon, industry watchers expect serious heat when the bidding starts. For lovers of 1980s music, getting a shot at the actual instrument seen in one of the decade's defining music videos is a monumental event.

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George Michael performing on stage with an acoustic guitar
Image caption, The singer's original 1940s Gretsch Synchromatic 400 guitar is part of the auction
Image caption, Siobhan Bailey, who had been George Michael's personal assistant for more than 20 years, died from natural causes in 2014

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Is George Michael's Faith guitar up for auction?
Yes, the acoustic guitar George Michael played in his iconic 1987 'Faith' music video is being auctioned off as part of a collection from his former personal assistant.
Who is selling George Michael's Faith guitar?
The instrument belongs to George Michael's former PA, who accumulated a private collection of memorabilia while working alongside the late music superstar.