A Yamaha guitar amplifier used by and autographed by English rock band The Cure is up for auction thanks to Gondwana Choirs. Signed by all five band members, the amp was donated to Gondwana Choirs at the direction of frontman Robert Smith, who wanted to support arts organisations for children. Retailing at $799.99, the Yamaha Line 6 Spider V 120 amplifier is one of five used by the band at its headline performance at VIVID Live earlier this year.

Members of The Cure. Photo © Prudence Upton

Gondwana Choirs will auction the amp on eBAY alongside other coveted items, including two premium tickets to cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s sold-out Sydney Opera House performance in November, valued at $700. The 10-day auction will go live on Tuesday, October 22, with all proceeds going to Gondwana Choirs’ choral music education programs for children.

Made with the support of Yamaha and the Sydney Opera House, The Cure has also donated amplifiers to the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, the Indigenous Literature Foundation, Milk Crate Theatre and Studio A.

Reeves Gabrels and Simon Gallup. Photo © Prudence Upton

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