Aaron Piscopo, Director of Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments

Before joining Heritage Auctions as an intern in 2013, Aaron Piscopo was exposed to musical instruments throughout his life. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a degree in History prior to his hiring at Heritage, where he eventually worked his way up to a position managing the company’s wine warehouse and logistics for its Los Angeles based wine operations. Native Texan Piscopo moved back to the world headquarters in Dallas in 2017, assuming his current role as Director of Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments. An active musician for 20+ years, he enjoys traveling to guitar shows across the country in search of interested consignors and bidders alike.

Two Iconic Guitars from the Legends of Music: Cobain and Presley

Kurt Cobain’s Signed Fender Jaguar: A Rare Grunge Relic plus Elvis Presley’s Prototype Rosewood Telecaster: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Treasure.

500 Plus Instruments from The Guitar Shop Collection Rock Our May 9 2023 Auction

We are very excited about our May 9th Signature Auction #7313. This auction features instruments from The Guitar Shop Collection, which consists of over 500 instruments that will be offered throughout 2023. The collection was assembled by Steve and Lynda Spellman, who took over the Washington DC landmark in the late 60s. During their 50+ […]

The Cahuenga Collection of Guitars Featuring George Harrison’s 1958 ‘Ransom’ Les Paul.

A 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard known as George Harrison’s “Ransom” Les Paul. This is a 1958 sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard that was offered by the Quiet One in a rather twisted tale of theft. It started with a cherry red 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard originally nicknamed “Lucy.” It was gifted to Harrison […]

Sir Paul McCartney’s Gibson Les Paul Highlights July Vintage Guitar Auction

Featured in our July 17th Signature Vintage Guitars Auction we have a Gibson Les Paul Custom made for Sir Paul McCartney. This guitar was made for Paul for being a guest on the HBO special, Les Paul and Friends: A Tribute Concert. Guests of the show included Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour, B.B. […]

Jimmy D Sells Vintage Guitars for Charity

Jim Demuth or Jimmy D is an astute guitar player and overall musician out of White Plains, New York. He has collected many guitars over many years. In July, he is offering select guitars from his collection to raise money for charities. Heritage Auctions is honored to help Jimmy D on his quest of kindness. […]

John Wilkinson’s B.C. Rich Guitar Stage-Played in Elvis TCB Band

I’m very excited to tell you about John Wilkinson’s B.C. Rich guitar, which was used at Elvis Presley’s last concert. After the King saw Wilkinson perform on TV, he invited him to be a part of his sizzlin’ TCB backing band. Wilkinson would go on to perform with Elvis as his rhythm guitarist until his […]

Sweet Sweet Cherry!

Cherry finish, vintage Gibson guitars highlight the April 3, 2022 Guitars and Musical Instruments Signature Auction.

5-String Mosrite Bass by Semie Moseley for Ben Orr of The Cars

The only known Mosrite 5-string bass guitar known to exist is up for auction on April 3, 2022. Made by Semie Moseley for Ben Orr of The Cars.