The man who paid $4,000 to buy aTaylor Swiftguitaronly to smash it into total destruction with a hammer broke his silence.Gary Estes, from Texas,USA, reportedly claimed that theShake it Offhitmaker didn’t physically sign the instrument herself, although it bears her autograph and includes a certificate of authenticity.
According to Gary, Taylor didn’t sign the actual guitar, but instead, signed a different piece of memorabilia that was affixed to the instrument,TMZreported on Wednesday (October 2).
A source close to the Grammy Awards winner’s merchandise company reportedly toldTMZthat she didn’t sign the guitar.
However, the Ellis County WildGame Dinner, a nonprofit in Waxahachie,Texas, which was responsible for auctioning the instrument, previously said it was signed.
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The man who paid $4,000 to buy a Taylor Swift guitar only to smash it into total destruction with a hammer broke his silence
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The nonprofit also reportedly provided Gary with a certificate of authenticity. Gary has subsequently toldTMZthe smashingguitaract was just a “gag” and the crowd was “egging him on.”
Nevertheless, Gary’s swinging hammer reportedly didn’t destroy Taylor’s signature. The Texan consequently put the guitar up for auction oneBay.
He further revealed that the money from the sale would go tocharity. As of Thursday (October 3), the current bid was $4,650.
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Gary Estes, from Texas, USA, reportedly claimed that theShake it Offhitmaker didn’t physically sign the instrument herself
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Gary is now prepared to deliver the guitar to Taylor if she wants to buy it and “really help out a charitable effort in Texas,”TMZreported.
Footage of Gary smashing the pop star’s guitar went viralafter being released on August 30. The video showcased the man stepping up to receive his prize at the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner while people gasped and then cheered as he destroyed the valuable instrument.
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However, the guitar bears Taylor’s autograph and includes a certificate of authenticity
The incident ignited debates on several platforms from fans offended at what they perceived as a slight against their idol, as aSwiftiewrote: “Does he not realize that he still spent $4K on that guitar!?
“These are the same folks that cry about Taylor being an out-of-touch billionaire.”
Footage of Gary smashing the pop star’s guitar went viral after being released on August 30
The viral video showed Gary approaching the stage to receive the instrument before the crowd cheered him on as the host invited him to smash it on the floor like a1980s rockstar.
Gary subsequently decided to just start poking holes in the body of the guitar with a hammer repeatedly, which was adorned in a pink motif and what appeared to be a photo of the Taylor at the bottom.
Bored Pandahas contacted Taylor’s representatives for comment.
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