Some of the biggest surprises in our sales come from music equipment, audio gear and retro technology – items that often sit forgotten in lofts, garages and studios.
Studio and audio equipment
A very rare Studer C37 studio reel-to-reel tape recorder led our January/February 2025 Collectors Sale at £2,300. Swiss-made valve-era studio machines like this are keenly sought by recording studios and audio collectors around the world.
In March 2026, a collection of vintage Roland and Korg M1 sound cards was the surprise of the sale, making £1,900. Small, easily overlooked accessories for classic synthesisers can be worth far more than you might expect.
Guitars, amps and music memorabilia
A 1960s Fender Vibrolux guitar amplifier made £1,950 in November 2025. At our Music, Entertainment & Memorabilia Auction in June 2025, a Daft Punk Starboy portrait print by Warren Fu made £680 and a Fender Screamadelica 30th anniversary Stratocaster signed by Bobby Gillespie £580.
Retro gaming and vintage toys
Vintage toys and games remain popular, from a collection of Kenner and Palitoy Star Wars figures that made £1,200 to home computers and consoles such as a Commodore Plus/4 with its games and accessories.
Before you throw it out
- Reel-to-reel recorders, amplifiers, mixing desks and studio equipment
- Synthesisers, drum machines and their cards, cartridges and accessories
- Guitars, amps and effects pedals, working or not
- Original vinyl records, particularly first pressings
- Consoles, home computers and boxed games
- Vintage toys, especially boxed or carded examples
Thinking of selling? Our team offer free, no-obligation valuations. You can drop in to our Wallington saleroom Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with no appointment needed, or send us photos for an online valuation. For smaller items, our Send Us a Box service lets you post them to us at no upfront cost.
