| The musician donated the signed instrument, which he has used live and in the studio, to the family of late Big Country singer Stuart Adamson.
Funds raised will go to musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
The Adamson family will unveil a mural of the Dunfermline musician and Pars’ fan at East End Park on Saturday as part of a permanent tribute.
Mr Adamson died in Hawaii in 2001. He had previously declined a directorship with Dunfermline so he could remain in the terraces with other supporters.
Rory Stewart, guitar manager of Kenny’s Music in Dundee’s Castle Street where the guitar is being displayed, thinks it is sure to attract the attention of both U2 and Big Country fans.
He said, “The guitar will be auctioned on eBay at the weekend.
“The Edge has put in an opening bid of £8000 so it will raise at least that amount.”
Budding guitar heroes can look at the guitar, which still has the Edge’s guitar strap and strings attached, but not touch it. Rory said anyone looking to show off their skills on the rare item will be disappointed.
He added, “ No one will be allowed to play it while it’s in the shop — unless they have a spare £8000!” |
