Prince on his ‘Purple Rain’ tour is expected to fetch over £1 million when it goes to auction next week.The custom electric blue instrument was one of four ‘cloud’ guitars used between 1984 and 1985 in support of the ‘When Doves Cry’ hitmaker’s seminal sixth studio album.It was also used throughout the ‘Parade’ tour in 1986, the ‘Sign o’ The Times’ tour in 1987, and was the primary guitar Prince used throughout the ‘Lovesexy’ tour between 1988 and 1989.The guitar was thought to be lost when it disappeared in the 90s until it was found last year.
The owner was given it by Prince but was not aware of its exact history.A description on Julien’s Auctions site reads: “The guitar, currently painted an electric blue finish, has been refinished a.
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