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Guild – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, 1986 Ashbory “Hotel” Bass, Blue (#55) – $2,495.00

Guild – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, Ashbory “Hotel” Bass, Blue (#55) – $2,495.00 We just received about 120 basses, guitars and amps from Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Tom is a founding member of Aerosmith. After 50 years in one of the hardest touring bands ever, he’s accumulated so much gear that’s he’s asked us to help … Read More

Gibson – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, Guitar Hero Production Prop Bass, Sunburst (#52) – $2,695.00

Gibson – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, Thunderbird Guitar Hero Production Prop Bass, Sunburst (#52) We just received about 120 basses, guitars and amps from Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Tom is a founding member of Aerosmith. After 50 years in one of the hardest touring bands ever, he’s accumulated so much gear that’s he’s asked us to … Read More

Mosrite – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, 1966 Ventures Model Bass, Cream (#66) – $16,995.00

Mosrite – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, 1966 Ventures Model Bass, Cream (#66) We just received about 120 basses, guitars and amps from Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Tom is a founding member of Aerosmith. After 50 years in one of the hardest touring bands ever, he’s accumulated so much gear that’s he’s asked us to help put … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith, Music Man, Silhouette Guitar, White Signed! Authenticated! (BW2 #29) $6,795.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith, Music Man, Silhouette Guitar, White Signed! Authenticated! (BW2 #29)  Serial #91666 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Hardtail, Rarer Single, Single, Single Pickup Config. Aerosmith developed a close association with Music Man in their earliest years. Tom Hamilton was an early advocate of the MusicMan Stingray bass. Two … Read More

Sadowsky NYC – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, 4-String Bass Guitar B, Blonde (#83) – $19,066.00

Sadowsky NYC – Tom Hamilton’s Aerosmith, 4-String Bass Guitar, Blonde (#83) – $19,066.00 From the Tom Hamilton Aerosmith Collection. Tom Hamilton’s Sadowsky 4-String Bass Guitar, Blonde. We just received about 120 basses, guitars and amps from Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Tom is a founding member of Aerosmith. After 50 years in one of the hardest … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Super Bowl, Divided By 13, FTR 37 Amp, 2×12 Cab Combo (#27, #28), Autographed! Authenticated! $13,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Super Bowl, Divided By 13, FTR 37 Amplifier and 2×12 Cabinet Combo (#27 and #28), Autographed and Authenticated! From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Divided By 13, FTR 37 Amplifier, Serial #111-66; Aerosmith Inventory #17253 Divided By 13, 2×12 Cabinet, Serial #NA; Aerosmith Inventory #12659 Part of Brad … Read More

Gibson – Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith, Explorer “Guitar Hero Prop” Authenticated! (#174) $3,395.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Gibson, Explorer “Guitar Hero Prop” Authenticated! (#174)  From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Just when I think I’ve seen everything! This “prop” guitar is one of two identical prop guitars and one bass made for Aerosmith. They were used in the production of the Aerosmith Guitar hero video … Read More

SOLD!! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2008 Fulltone, Tube Tape Echo  Authenticated! (#53) $3,256.00

SOLD!! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2008 Fulltone, Tube Tape Echo  Authenticated! (#53) $3,256.00 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. The Fulltone Tube tape Echo is considered to be the best echo unit ever made. The Fulltone plays a key role in Brad Whitford’s sound. Brad used this particular unit on the 2008 … Read More

Joe Perry, Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Terry Hanley, Music Man 212-HD 212-HD Tuning Room Amp, Authenticated! (#160) $2,995.00

Joe Perry and Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Terry Hanley, Tuning Room Amp, Authenticated! (#160)  From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This amp was a custom “tuning room” amp built for Brad by the legendary Terry Hanely Audio. The amp is a drastically “Frankenstiened” MusicMan 212-HD combo amp built as a multi purpose … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Philippe Dubreuille, Bigsby, Authenticated! (#132) $6,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Philippe Dubreuille, Double Cut Authenticated! (#132)  From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Hand-built by master French luthier Philippe Dubreuille. Dubreulle has built guitars for many of rock’s top players. Noel Gallagher, Iggy Pop, Dave Stewart, ZZ Top, Rudolf Shenker and Mick Taylor are just a few of his better … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Music Man, Hot Rodded 112 RD-100 Authenticated! (#126) $3,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Music Man, Hot Rodded 112 RD-100 Authenticated! (#126) Serial #DP01098 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. If this amp could talk!! Brad has used this Music Man RD-100 with Aerosmith since the 1970s. The band’s early techs did some extensive modifications on this amp. It’s an extremely loud … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Satellite, Omega, Authenticated! (#140) $3,458 00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Satellite, Omega Authenticated! (#140) $3,458 00 Serial #C009 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. One of many amps in Brad’s Aerosmith arsenal. This is a bare bones “Marshall/Hi-Watt alternative”. Nice and crunchy!!  Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech personally inspected the amp and confirmed it was … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Paul Reed Smith, HX/DA 100 Watt Amp Authenticated! (#171) $9,695.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Paul Reed Smith, HX/DA 100 Watt Amp Authenticated! (#171) Serial #120121 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad Whitford used this Paul Reed Smith HXDA 100 watt amp as part of his live amp rig on Aerosmith’s 2012 “Global Warming Tour”. His amp settings are marked in silver … Read More

SOLD!! SOLD!! SOLD!! Brad Whitford’s Gift From Eddie Van Halen, Aerosmith 1991 Music Man, EVH Authenticated! (#127) $23,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Gift From Eddie Van Halen, Aerosmith 1991 Music Man, EVH Authenticated! (#127) $23,995.00 Serial #80808 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This very early Music Man EVH was a personal gift from Eddie Van Halen to Brad Whitford.  Manufactured October 24th, 1991.  Very early, used extensively live between 1991 … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1983 Daion, Acoustic Authenticated! (#25) $3,800.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1983 Daion, Acoustic Authenticated! (#25) $3,800.00 Serial #8325 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. A very nice handmade 1980’s acoustic. One of Brad’s home studio guitars.  Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech personally inspected the guitar. He adjusted the neck, polished the frets, oiled the fretboard, sprayed … Read More

Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1997/2003 Hamer, Korina Jr. Authenticated! (#79) $14,995.00

Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1997/2003 Hamer, Korina Jr. Authenticated! (#79) $14,995 Serial #332666 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Custom made for Brad Whitford. Hamer Custom Order COA made out to Brad Whitford is included. Made specifically to Brad’s specs including a single “dog-ear” P-90, wrap around tail piece and Schaller … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith, “9 Lives” Jerry Jones, 12 String Authenticated! (#86) $8,147.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith, “9 Lives”Jerry Jones, 12 String Authenticated! (#86) Serial #NA From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad played this Jerry Jones 12 string in the studio during the making of Aerosmith’s “9 Lives” album in 1996. It can be seen standing in the studio in “The Making Of 9 … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Tradition, Stratocaster, Tobacco Authenticated! (#144) $2,495.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Tradition, Stratocaster, Tobacco Authenticated! (#144) $2,495.00 Serial #W09100521 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. We don’t know much about this guitar other than Brad kept it amongst all his favorite guitars. Excellent condition, little sign of wear. The guitar includes an interesting note from one of the tech’s … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Veillette, Six String Baritone, Red Authenticated! (#149) $4,886.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Veillette, Six String Baritone, Red Authenticated! (#149) $4,886.00 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This baritone guitar is one of two guitars built for Brad Whitford by the Veillette Guitar Company. Brad used this guitar and a Veillette 12 string in the studio with Aerosmith. Acquired directly from … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Paul Reed Smith, Blistertone 100, Authenticated! (#133) $8,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Paul Reed Smith, Custom Blistertone 100, Authenticated! (#133)  Serial #090670 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This PRS Blistertone 100 amp was custom made especially for Brad Whitford in 2012. There is a plaque attached to the back of the amp stating “Custom made for Brad Whitford” signed … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2002 Mcinturff, Taurus, Sunburst Authenticated! (#120) $9,777.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2002 Mcinturff, Taurus, Sunburst Authenticated! (#120) $9,777.00 Serial #90118 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Here’s a beautiful hand built Taurus model that luthier Terry McInturff built for Brad about 2002. Brad Whitford can be seen playing the guitar both live and in the studio in the photos … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2002 Gretsch, Elliott Easton Model, SIGNED!! Authenticated! (#74) $14,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2002 Gretsch, Elliott Easton Model, SIGNED! Authenticated! (#74)  Serial #012128-2711 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad played this Gretsch Elliot Easton Model guitar extensively with Aerosmith. There’s lots of wear on the back but otherwise in excellent condition. He signed the back of the headstock in purple … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Hamer, 1997 Eclipse Authenticated! (#77) $13,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Hamer, Eclipse Authenticated! (#77)  Serial #542886 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad Whitford played many Hamer guitars including this late 1990s Hamer  Eclipse. He can be seen playing this guitar during Aerosmith’s 1997 German tour in the videos below. Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Two Rock, Tenth Anniversary Head, Flight Case. Authenticated! (#147) $7,495.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Two Rock, Tenth Anniversary Head Authenticated! (#147)  Serial #53 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad Whitford began his relationship using Two Rock amps prior to joining the 2008 Experience Hendrix Tour. This Tenth Anniversary amp includes a “Brad Whitford” stenciled flight case. Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. … Read More

Sold! Sold! Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1996 Gibson, Les Paul Joe Perry Model BOTH SIGNATURES!! Authenticated! (#69) $13,995.00

Sold! Sold! Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1996 Gibson, Les Paul Joe Perry Model BOTH SIGNATURES!! Authenticated! (#69) $13,995.00 Serial #S0347691 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. WOW! This Gibson Joe Perry model Les Paul has both Joe Perry AND Brad Whitford’s signature right on the front of the guitar!! Joe Perry’s signature appears … Read More

Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1972 Gibson Gold Top Les Paul  Deluxe. WOW! (#66) Authenticated!  $29,995.00

Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1972 Gibson Gold Top Les Paul  Deluxe. WOW! (#66) Authenticated!  $29,995.00 Serial #922377. From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad Whitford has played a wide array of guitars since he Brad Whitford joined Aerosmith in 1971, but a Gibson Les Paul has always been his “go-to”. This … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1951 Epiphone, FT110 Authenticated! (#34) $9,595.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1951 Epiphone, FT110 Authenticated! (#34)  Serial #62310 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This 1951 Epiphone was too special to take on the road. It was made in Epiphone Philadelphia, PA plant in 1951. He never let this vintage beauty out of his house. One of his main “home … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1998 Gibson Les Paul, Jeff Beck Model, Oxblood (#68) Authenticated! $15,114.00

Gibson – Brad Whitford’s 1998 Gibson Les Paul, Jeff Beck Model, Oxblood (#68) Authenticated.  Another spectacular rock guitar from the Brad Whitford collection. A well used 1998 Reissue of Jeff Beck’s ’54 Gibson Les Paul. There are several scuffs and scratches on the front and back of the guitar, acquired in live performances with Aerosmith. … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1980s Gadden Travel Guitar, Tim Collins! (#54) $3,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1980s Gadden Travel Guitar, Tim Collins! (#54) Here’s a cool piece of story that includes a key piece of Aerosmith’s long and checkered history. The Gadden Travel guitar is exactly as described, an ingenious, quality, compact guitar that was small and light enough to travel with comfortably. It even came with a … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2003 – Blockhead, WF63 White Panel JTM45 Amp. Authenticated! (#17) $9,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 2003 – Blockhead, WF63 White Panel JTM45 Amp. Authenticated! (#17)  Serial# 1017 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This Blockhead was used by Brad Whitford in 2003 during recording sessions for Aerosmith’s “Honkin’ For Bobo” album as well as the 2003-2004  Aerosmith/KISS tour. The amp is an exact replica … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Bogner, Ecstasy Authenticated! (#22) $10,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Bogner, Ecstasy Authenticated! (#22)  From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Super low serial #10! This amp has seen a few different faces. Brad has routinely dressed up his gear with hot car logos, specifically this Super Sport logo. You can see the amp with it’s original Bogner logo … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Echo Park, Clarence. Authenticated! (#30) $8,995.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Echo Park, Clarence. Authenticated! (#30) Serial #BW-01 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. This Echo Park Tele was made exclusively for Brad Whitford. Check out the BW-01 serial number!! Acquired directly from Brad Whitford. Brad’s guitar tech personally inspected the guitar. He adjusted the neck, polished the frets, oiled … Read More

Sold! Sold! Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1966 Marshall, JTM 45 MKII (#106) HOLY SH!T!!!! $21,995.00

Sold! Sold! Sold! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith 1966 Marshall, JTM 45 MKII (#106) Authenticated! $21,995.00 Serial #1886 It ticks every box. UBER RARE. Check!, SOUNDS AMAZING. Check! DOCUMENTED HISTORY. Check! In most cases this would qualify an item like this for “Holy Grail” status, but this amp is so un-godly awesome it qualifies for the most … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Custom PRS MDT 100,  Paul Reed Smith’s Personal Amp! HOLY GRAIL AMP!  (#130) Authenticated! $9,695.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith Custom PRS MDT 100,  Paul Reed Smith’s Personal Amp! HOLY GRAIL AMP!  (#130) Authenticated!  Serial #110584 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad’s long history with Paul Reed Smith began in 1987 when he became the fledgling guitar builder’s first endorser. He continues to use several PRS guitars … Read More

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith HIWATT Custom 50 Authenticated! #84 $7,295.00

Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith HIWATT Custom 50 Authenticated! (#84)  Serial #10762 From the Brad Whitford Collection at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault. Brad used this Hiwatt Custom 50 amp live for live Aerosmith performances circa 2009. He can be seen using this amp in the studio while recording Aerosmith’s most recent album Music From Another Dimension in 2017. See the … Read More

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith “Let The Music Do The Talkin” 1980s Hendrick Generator (#83) $9,995.00

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Brad Whitford’s Aerosmith “Let The Music Do The Talkin” 1980s Hendrick Generator (#83) $9,995.00 From the Brad Whitford collection. This rare Hendrick is one of less than 100 of these guitars ever produced by renown luthier Kurt Hendrick and Billy Gibbons. Brad Whitford can be seen playing this guitar in Aerosmith’s official “Let … Read More

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