In the late 1950s, guitarist Lonnie Mack began using one of the earliest Gibson Flying V guitars; after decades of concerts and recordings, his famous ‘Number 7’ and an amplifier sold together for $550,000 in 2026

Lonnie Mack’s iconic Flying V guitar and amplifier sell for $550,000 at auction (Image Credit: Wikipedia) A guitar associated with blues-rock pioneer Lonnie Mack has sold for $550,000 as part…