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NASHVILLE, TN Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives have partnered with Julien’s, and FirstBank Amphitheater for a star studded auction. Launching globally today, the Strumming With The Stars auction will benefit those affected by Hurricane Helene (North Carolina) and the Los Angeles Area Wildfires, as well as raise funds for the Gibson Gives and FirstBank Amphitheater music education programs in Williamson County Schools. Bid now on the Strumming With The Stars auction through March 12, 2025 HERE.
The Strumming With The Stars Gibson Gives and Julien's Auction will feature 23 lots with hand- signed guitars from music legends Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Eric Church, Luke Combs, SLASH, Luke Bryan, Jamey Johnson, Post Malone, The Avett Brothers, Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Melissa Etheridge, Halestorm, Chappell Roan, Staind, Jelly Roll, Seether, Yellowcard, I Prevail, Falling In Reverse, New Kids On the Block, Third Eye Blind, Train, One Republic, Riley Green, and Rascal Flatts.
Music fans can now own a piece of music history and bid on these exclusive guitars played and hand-signed by legendary music artists, all to benefit the Gibson Gives and FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program which supports the next generation of musicians in Williamson County’s public schools, as well as disaster relief and recovery efforts for those affected by the recent Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, and the Southern California Wildfires.
Explore all 23 lots from the Strumming With The Stars Auction HERE,, and check out a handful of highlights below:
NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE
GIBSON CUSTOM LES PAUL HAND-SIGNED BY NEIL YOUNG, RALPH MOLINA, BILLY TALBOT, AND MICAH NELSON
A 2022 Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom in Ebony finish, serial # CS 102190. Signed on the top in gold felt tip pen by Neil Young and Crazy Horse including Neil himself, Ralph Molina, Billy Talbot, and Micah Nelson. The guitar features a 24.75” scale length mahogany neck with a bound 22 fret ebony fretboard, mother of pearl block inlays, six gold Grover tuners, Custom model headstock overlay with mother of pearl diamond and Gibson logo inlays, and Les Paul Custom truss rod cover. A mahogany body with a maple top finish in ebony VOS and double bound in multiply, a four ply pickguard, black plastics, gold speed knobs, and gold plated Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece. Two humbucker pickups wired to a three way toggle selector switch with individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. Includes black Gibson gig bag with white interior. All proceeds to benefit Williamson County Public Schools.
PROVENANCE Gibson Gives
Estimate: $2000-$4000
SLASH
GIBSON CUSTOM MOD SHOP LES PAUL CUSTOM, HAND-SIGNED BY SLASH
A 2021 Gibson Custom Mod Shop Les Paul Custom electric guitar, serial #CS 100589, in ebony VOS finish. Signed in gold felt tip pen by guitar superstar SLASH of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver fame with his Skully doodle inscribed above. The guitar features a 24.75” scale length mahogany neck with a bound 22 fret ebony fretboard, mother of pearl block inlays, six aged gold Grover tuners, Custom model headstock overlay with mother of pearl diamond and Gibson logo inlays, and Les Paul Custom truss rod cover. A mahogany body with a maple top finished in ebony VOS and double bound in multiply, a four ply pickguard, black plastics, and aged gold plated Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece. Two humbucker pickups with the covers removed, wired to a three way toggle selector switch with individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. Includes brown hardshell case with pink interior, cream switch tip, black back plate, and a warranty evaluation. All proceeds to benefit Williamson County Public Schools.
PROVENANCE Gibson Gives
Estimate: $2000-$4000
POST MALONE
GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD ORIGINAL, HAND-SIGNED BY POST MALONE
A Gibson Hummingbird Original acoustic guitar in Heritage Cherry sunburst finish, serial #21344026. Signed on top by singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer Post Malone in black felt tip marker. The Hummingbird original features a 24.75” scale length mahogany neck with a bound 20 fret rosewood fretboard, mother of pearl split parallelogram inlays, a bone nut, and six gold plated Gotoh Keystone tuners. The body has a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, multi-ply binding, a rosewood bridge, a bone saddle, a plastic tortoise shell Hummingbird pickguard, and L.R. Baggs electronics. Includes hardshell case. All proceeds to benefit Disaster Relief, including Hurricane Helene and the recent Southern California Wildfires.
PROVENANCE Gibson Gives
Estimate: $800-$1200
CHAPPELL ROAN
GIBSON DEMO SHOP SLASH COLLECTION VICTORIA LES PAUL, HAND-SIGNED BY CHAPPELL ROAN
A 2020 Gibson Demo Shop Slash Collection Victoria Les Paul Goldtop electric guitar, serial #23350084, in Goldtop finish. Signed and drawn on by synth pop singer-songwriter Chappell Roan, famous for her songs “Pink Pony Club,” “Hot To Go!” and “Good Luck, Babe!” Roan has also inscribed “The Midwest Princess” as well as the title of her song “Pink Pony Club.” The Gibson Slash “Victoria” Les Paul is a Les Paul Standard with a 24.75” scale length mahogany neck, a ‘50s Vintage neck profile, a bound 22 fret rosewood fretboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays, six nickel plated vintage style tuners with plastic buttons, Les Paul Model silkscreen, special Slash truss rod cover, and a mother of pearl Gibson logo inlay on the headstock. The mahogany body has a gold-finished maple top with a very dark brown finish on the back and neck along with a nickel-plated ABR bridge and stop tailpiece, cream plastics, gold top hat knobs, and a cream switch tip. The pickups are a pair of Gibson’s Custom Burstbucker AlNiCo 2 wired to a three way toggle switch and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. Includes original brown hardshell case with a fuchsia interior, Gibson Certificate of Authenticity, and strap locks. All proceeds to benefit Williamson County Public Schools.
PROVENANCE Gibson Gives
Estimate: $2000-$4000
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About Gibson:
Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London.
About Gibson Gives:
For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand Gibson has been shaping sound across generations and genres. Gibson, and its charitable non-profit division Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event. Gibson Gives--a 501(c)(3) is committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last five years, Gibson Gives has raised over $5.5 million dollars and enabled $52.5 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit: www.gibsongives.org.
About FirstBank Amphitheater:
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is an iconic location for memorable music experiences for fans and artists. For more information visit: www.firstbankamphitheater.com.
About Julien's Auctions:
Julien’s Auctions is the world-record breaking auction house to the stars. Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, sports and art markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, U2, Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Hugh Hefner and many more.
In 2016, Julien’s Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction, The Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress which sold for $4.8 million. Julien’s Auctions achieved placement in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson’s white glove, which sold for $480,000 making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s Auctions received its third Guinness Book of World Record placement for the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged” 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic-electric guitar, which sold for $6 million making it the world’s most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. In 2022, Julien’s Auctions sold the world’s second most expensive guitar ever sold at auction in the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar, which sold for $4.5 million.
Based in Los Angeles, Julien’s Auctions has a global presence bringing their auctions and exhibitions to targeted destinations worldwide including London, New York, Las Vegas, Japan and China. Live auctions are presented for bidders on-site and online via live streaming video and mobile technology.
For more information on Julien's Auctions, go to www.juliensauctions.com.
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