Unplugged, Kurt Cobain and guitars

The 145-Year-Old Martin Guitar Kurt Russell Smashed on the Set of the Hateful Eight
In 'The Hateful Eight' Kurt Russell smashed a priceless 145-year-old Martin guitar, though, it is unclear if it was an accident or a choice.
The world’s most expensive guitar, Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin acoustic, is set to go on display in the UK
Kurt Cobain’s iconic Martin D-18E acoustic, which featured during Nirvana’s legendary MTV Unplugged show, is to be put on display in the UK. Cobain’s D-18E became the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction when it went under the hammer in 2020,
Kurt Cobain’s Legendary ‘MTV Unplugged’ Acoustic Guitar to Go On Display For First Time in Europe
Kurt Cobain's 'MTV Unplugged' acoustic guitar will go on display for the first time ever in Europe this summer at Royal College of Music Museum.
A Nirvana’s Unplugged exhibition features Kurt Cobain’s $6 million Martin D-18E and his cardigan too
Credit: /MTV Unplugged/Frank Micelotta/Hulton Archive One of the most famous acoustic guitars in rock history – Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E – will soon go on show at the Royal College of Music Museum in London as part of a landmark exhibition exploring Nirvana’s groundbreaking MTV Unplugged performance.
Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar to feature at London exhibition this summer
A special Nirvana exhibition has been announced at London’s Royal College of Music Museum this summer. It's looking like one of the unmissable showcases of 2025 - especially if you're a grunge fan. Vi
Martin unveils its reissue of Eric Clapton’s 'Unplugged' acoustic — but his affinity for the brand began long before that seminal show
The two new acoustics celebrate 30 years of collaboration between Martin and Clapton, but the luthier’s builds were shaping ...
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Clapton: “If I Could Choose What to Come Back As, it Would Be” This Guitar
Eric Clapton takes the stage at Bray Studios, England, to record what would become his MTV Unplugged television appearance ...
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Why Martin Acoustic Guitars Are so Expensive
Martin acoustic guitars are some of the most popular and well-known high-end acoustic guitars in the world. They're owned and played by pop stars like Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes. In the past ...
Martin recreates Eric Clapton’s MTV Unplugged acoustic for limited edition 30th anniversary run
These two versions of Slowhand's pre-war 1939 acoustic were announced on his 80th birthday and celebrate the 30th anniversary ...
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Case Study: Lessons From Martin Guitars: Three Ways to Survive a Downturn
Economic downturns come and go—every 11 years or so, according to Dick Boak's calculations. He's a historian at heart, and during his long tenure at C. F. Martin & Co., maker of fine guitars, he's ...
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Martin Guitar & Eric Clapton Celebrate 30 Years of Collaboration with New Limited-Edition Guitars
Inspired by the 1939 000-42 he played during Unplugged, the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary is limited to just 300 instruments. It features a solid Adirondack spruce top with antique toner and solid ...