KISS Stage-Played Guitar: Value Guide & How to Sell
To auction, sell or consign your KISS stage-played guitar, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).
Who Was the Band KISS?
The iconic band KISS is one of the best selling bands of all time. They formed in New York City in 1974 and are known for their extravagant performances with face paint, fire breathing, smoking guitars, rockets and pyrotechnics. Throughout the years the band members have changed, but the most well known lineup is Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. KISS retired after their final worldwide tour that began in 2019, but continues to reunite occasionally.
Some KISS Stage-Played & Signed Guitars We’ve Sold:
Gene Simmons Stage-Played & Signed Axe Bass — Sold for $23,100
We realized $23,100 for an axe bass guitar stage played by Gene Simmons during the KISS End of the Road Tour of 2019. Guitar contains inscription, “ROCK + ROLL ALL NITE / PARTY EVERY DAY — / YOU DRIVE US WILD WE’LL DRIVE YOU / CRAZY — / THIS IS A STAGE PLAYED BASS / GENE SIMMONS KISS”. Sold for $23,100.
Gene Simmons Stage-Played Bass Guitar — Sold for $21,150
Gene Simmons KISS stage-played guitar, one of his custom Punisher bass guitars, with Simmons also signing the front of the guitar and writing the most famous lyrics from KISS’ songs. Simmons signs “Gene Simmons” in silver pen on the black front and also writes in artistic, stylized handwriting for excellent visual appeal: “Rock & Roll All Nite / And Party Every Day – / You Drive Us Wild We’ll / Drive You Crazy – This is a Stage / Played Bass – KISS”. Lot also includes a Simmons signed COA, photos of Simmons signing the guitar, and photos of him playing it on stage during the KISS 2019 End of the Road tour. Housed in custom Punisher case. Some light wear from use, overall in very good condition with custom KISS pick guards lining body. Sold for $21,150.
Paul Stanley Stage-Played & Signed Guitar — Sold for $19,965
Paul Stanley KISS stage-played guitar, one of his custom Washburn PSV2200 guitars, with Stanley also signing the front of the guitar and writing the most famous lyrics from KISS’ songs. As one of the most energizing frontmen in the history of rock ‘n roll, Stanley wowed audiences with this guitar, custom-embellished by Stanley with KISS guitar picks along the body. Stanley writes in silver pen on the black front, ”You Drive Us Wild – We’ll Drive You Crazy / Rock & Roll All Night and Party Every Day / Paul Stanley KISS” and ”This Is A Stage Played Guitar”. Lot also includes a signed COA stating that the guitar was used ”extensively on tour with KISS”, as well as photos of Stanley signing the guitar and playing it on stage. Guitar is serial # 0908342, with a mahogany body, high gloss black finish, and ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays. Housed in Stanley’s TKL guitar case. Some light wear from use, with some inconspicuous nicks to body, but overall in very good condition with excellent visual appeal. Sold for $19,965.
Paul Stanley Stage-Played & Signed Guitar — Sold for $18,315
Paul Stanley KISS stage-played guitar, one of his custom Washburn PSV2200 guitars, with Stanley also signing the front of the guitar and writing the most famous lyrics from KISS’ songs. As one of the most energizing frontmen in the history of rock ‘n roll, Stanley wowed audiences with this guitar, custom-embellished by Stanley with KISS guitar picks along the body. Stanley writes in black pen on the white front, “You Drive Us Wild – We’ll Drive You Crazy / Rock & Roll All Night and Party Every Day / Paul Stanley KISS” and “This Is A Stage Played Guitar”. Lot also includes a signed COA stating that the guitar was used “extensively on tour with KISS”, as well as photos of Stanley signing the guitar and playing it on stage. Some light wear from use, overall in very good condition with excellent visual appeal. Sold for $18,315.
Paul Stanley Stage-Played & Signed Guitar — Sold for $17,850
Paul Stanley KISS stage-played guitar, one of his custom Silvertone Apocalypse guitars, with Stanley also signing the front of the guitar and writing the most famous lyrics from KISS’ songs. As one of the most energizing frontmen in the history of rock ‘n roll, Stanley wowed audiences with this high-energy guitar. Stanley writes in silver pen on the black front, “You drive us wild / We’ll drive you crazy / Rock & Roll All Nite / and Party Every Day! / Paul Stanley” and “This is a stage played guitar”. Lot also includes a signed COA stating that the guitar was used on tour with KISS, as well as photos of Stanley signing the guitar and playing it on stage. Some light wear from use, overall in very good condition with excellent visual appeal. Sold for $17,850.
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FAQs
How do I consign or sell my KISS stage-played guitar or memorabilia?
It’s never been easier to sell your KISS guitar at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.
This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.
What factors determine the value of a KISS stage-played guitar?
The value of your item can vary based on condition, subject matter and provenance.