A stage-played Polytone Taurus IV Amp that once belonged to George Benson has been put up for auction on eBay.
The vintage guitar amp comes with its original road case, which still features a label reading “George’s Polytone,” and several flight tags. The amp is also notable for its unusual opposing-speaker “V” shape cabinet.
All net proceeds from the auction will go to LM Cases master craftsman Neale Huston and his wife Missy, who were severely injured in a motorcycle accident in June of this year, and have incurred considerable medical bills as a result. The couple is also looking to make their home handicap-accessible and to purchase a modified van.
The amp has been authenticated by Benson’s manager, Stephanie Gonzalez, and his former guitar tech, George “Blade” Kennedy.
“It is our sincere pleasure to gift you an authentic Polytone amp owned and used on tour with Mr. George Benson,” Gonzalez wrote in a statement.
“May our humble offering help support the Huston family as they recover from their unfortunate accident.”
To learn more about the amp – which is currently listed at $1,000 – or to bid, head on over to eBay.
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