"It simply doesn't get any more real and authentic than this," says Backstage Auctions founder Jacques van Gool, "especially with the collection coming directly from Megadeth."

The auction will feature original stage back drops, flight and wardrobe cases, amps, cabinets, gear, picks and strings, apparel, set lists, lyrics, tour programs, ephemera, signed items and a whole lot more - including guitars.

"The selection of guitars in this auction is what Dave Mustaine and Megadeth fans could have only hoped for and dreamed of," explains van Gool. "Dave has been very generous with the instruments that he has decided to make available to the fans and collectors. He wants to make sure that his personal items end up with his fans, who will treasure them as he has."