Now, the pearl of the lot, Gallagher's iconic, well-worn 1961 Fender Stratocaster ... Sitar got £11,520 (just under $15,000), while his '61 Kay Value Leader went under the hammer for £14,080.

But he's most known for using the '61 Strat.” Bonamassa's father ... the very human reason Gallagher was drawn to the Fender model. “The Strat is a desert island guitar," he says.

Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time Ask any non-musician to draw a guitar and chances are they’ll come up with ...