Over 400 items that belonged to filmmaker David Lynch are due to go up for auction this month, including unique musical instruments and audio equipment from his home studio.
The auction is being hosted by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, and will take place on 18 June live and online from Julien’s Studios in Los Angeles. Lynch was behind famous works such as Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, and more. He died in January 2025.
Among the collection is a 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar and a Roland VG-8EX guitar synthesiser system with original manual, 13 pin cable, and expression pedal. Both were heavily played by Lynch while producing numerous musical projects including his solo debut album, 2011’s Crazy Clown Time and its follow up, The Big Dream (2013).
Also listed is an unusual Danny Ferrington Custom five neck guitar, plus a Yamaha Motif 7 synth keyboard and a Korg Micro X. A number of Bang & Olufsen audio systems are also listed – namely a pair of Beosound A9 speakers, one with a limited edition David Lynch cover featuring his “Paris Suite” artwork.
Other listings include a 1980s E-Mu Systems E III Model 6083 keyboard sampler workstation, Audio-Technica microphones and accessories, a personal collection of his own music, and numerous effects pedals from the likes of Boss, MXR, DigiTech and more.
Catherine Williamson of Julien’s Auctions comments, “These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch’s singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director’s chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams.”
To view the full David Lynch collection, head over to Julien’s Auctions.
