Richard Gere auctioning guitar collection for charity
(CBS/AP) Richard Gere is parting ways with his American vintage guitars collection
Christie's auction house in New York will be selling 100 of the actor's guitars on Oct. 11.
Gere, who studied trumpet and is a self-taught pianist and guitarist, says he's donating the instruments to support humanitarian causes around the world.
He said in a statement announcing the sale that he never planned to put together a guitar collection, and only bought ones he like and that sounded good to him.
Included in the sale are brands C.F. Martin, Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Epiphone, and guitars once owned by blues guitarist Albert King and reggae musician Peter Tosh.
A selection of amplifiers also is being sold.
The sale is expected to bring $1 million