Noel Gallagher, guitarist of the iconic British rock band Oasis, recently visited Johnny Marr’s private guitar collection in London and expressed concern that Oasis might have damaged one of Marr’s prized instruments. During the visit, Gallagher joked with Marr, saying, “You've always been a bit gung-ho with your guitars,” referencing Marr’s well-known habit of using and sometimes mistreating his guitars during creative sessions. The visit was part of an upcoming auction titled “Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection,” set to take place at Christie’s in London on September 17. Johnny Marr, best known for his work with the 1980s band The Smiths, has spent his career playing a variety of guitars that helped define his signature sound. The auction will feature 111 lots, including guitars, amplifiers, and memorabilia from Marr’s extensive career. Among the items up for sale is a 1982 black Rickenbacker 330 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar, which Marr used to write some of The Smiths’ most famous songs, including “This Charming Man” and “What Difference Does It Make.” The guitar is expected to sell for up to £80,000 and will be auctioned alongside a red Gibson ES-355TDSV electric guitar, estimated to fetch between £100,000 and £150,000. This particular guitar was originally given to Marr by Sire Records founder Seymour Stein to entice The Smiths to sign with his label. During the visit, Gallagher shared a memory of borrowing the Rickenbacker for the sleeve of Oasis’s 1994 debut single Supersonic. He recalled how the guitar was even used during the recording of Oasis’s first album, Definitely Maybe, when Marr sent some instruments to the band. Gallagher joked that the guitar had been placed on the floor to make it look like Oasis had more than one guitar, which he found amusing given the band’s early days. “I was like, 'you better take that back, mate!' – what if someone stands on it!” he said, highlighting the lighthearted nature of their interaction. The auction will include approximately 80 guitars, with Marr donating 100 percent of the hammer price from 31 of the lots to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The National Autistic Society. Other items up for sale include amplifiers, gold and silver records, harmonicas, and posters from The Smiths’ career. The event promises to be a celebration of Marr’s musical legacy, with both Gallagher and Marr reflecting on the instruments that shaped their careers.