Rory Gallagher’s 1965 Airline Guitar Sells for $25K

More about the auction here:
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30318/lot/43/rory-gallagher-an-airline-jb-hutto-style-electric-guitar-1965-guitar-41in-104cm-long/

Literature

Paul Fenton, The Origins Of Blues, https://www.paulfenton.com/?page_id=62

Live Performance

Airline Guitars:

From 1958 to 1968 Airline was a store brand of consumer electronics and musical instruments originally sold by Montgomery Ward in Chicago. The original Airline guitar was the guitar of choice for many blues players of the time, including J.B. Hutto (1926-1983), after whom this model is named. More recently, musicians such as Jack White and P.J. Harvey has made this model well-known in the rock world.

Airline Guitars Today:

In October 2024, the "Airline" trade name was acquired by a family-owned business based in Chicago, Illinois. Specializing in retro-styled electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories, the new owners are committed to honoring the brand's legacy while introducing innovations that blend classic American design with modern functionality. With this transition, Airline Guitars returns to its Chicago roots, now operating independently from the Eastwood brand family.