Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Cheap Trick, Lzzy Hale, & others contribute to the charitable event
Gibson and Gibson Gives have partnered with Julien’s Auctions for the annual Played, Worn & Torn auction. Global bids are available online with over 800 guitars and music memorabilia. The Gibson Gives portion of the Played, Worn & Torn auction will feature 15 unique Gibson guitar lots, with stage-played and hand-signed guitars from music legends. Music fans can now own a piece of music history and bid on these exclusive guitars, stage-played and hand-signed by legendary music artists.
All proceeds from the Gibson Gives guitars on Played, Worn & Torn will support Gibson Gives, which 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 worldwide. One hundred percent 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 and enabled $52.5 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide.
In addition to performing Metallica’s cover of Black Sabbath’s “Hole in the Sky,” with it, Hammett personally hand-signed the Gibson SG CEO#4, which features a 24.75 inch scale length mahogany neck, a bound 22 fret ebony fretboard with Supreme style split block mother of pearl inlays, a bound open book Gibson headstock with Custom model split diamond inlays, a truss rod cover engraved “CEO-4,” and a mahogany body with a multi-ply bound flame maple top finished in Ghost Burst—the finish name was coined by Adam Jones, guitarist of Tool. The guitar includes a hardshell Gibson Protector case and Cesar’s Back To The Beginning backstage pass, signed by Cesar.
The Gibson Flying V CEO#8 is signed by Cesar Gueikian on the inside of the control cavity plate (along with a few other easter eggs inside the guitar). The CEO#8 features a 24.75-inch scale length mahogany neck, a bound 22 fret ebony fretboard with Supreme style split block mother-of-pearl inlays, a bound open book Gibson headstock with Custom model inlays, a truss rod cover engraved “CEO-8,” and a pair of uncovered pickups. Its mahogany body with a multi-ply bound quilted maple top is finished in Ghost Burst—the finish name was coined by Adam Jones, guitarist of Tool. The guitar arrives with a hardshell guitar case.
The Les Paul Custom was first introduced in 1953 as an upscale version of the Les Paul model. The model was requested by Les Paul himself, who wanted a black version of the Les Paul guitar that “looked like a tuxedo.” In 1961, the single cutaway Les Paul Custom was discontinued in favor of a new double-cutaway model that would later become known as the SG Custom, and the original single cutaway model was reintroduced in 1968. During the 1970s, production of the Les Paul Custom transitioned from Kalamazoo to Nashville, and the Les Paul Custom received various changes that further refined the model, including a multi-piece maple top that replaced the original all-mahogany-body construction, along with a new maple neck. Today, these 70s-era Les Paul Customs are some of the fastest-appreciating guitars on the vintage market. Now, after 20 years of offering the Les Paul Custom only through Gibson Custom, Gibson is proud to release the Les Paul Custom 70s. Serial# 224750100 includes a hardshell case, an additional signed pickguard, and a Sergio Vallín hand-signed album bundle.
The Microsinfonías Gibson Goldtop box set by Sergio Vallín is an ultra-rare collector’s edition version of his solo album, limited to just 100 sets worldwide. This exclusive treasure includes an autographed copy of Vallín’s acclaimed solo album Microsinfonías and a premium 180-gram vinyl edition, also hand-signed by the artist. Elegantly packaged and crafted with exceptional attention to detail, the Gibson Goldtop box set celebrates Vallín’s artistry and musical brilliance, making it an essential addition for serious collectors and audiophiles alike.
Gibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. The classic Gibson Explorer™ dives into new aesthetic and sonic territory with this Custom-appointed version, replete with multi-ply binding, pearl appointments, gold hardware, and a solid ebony fingerboard. It’s an electrifying, upscale look that showcases Gibson’s signature playability, instantly recognizable voice, and Gibson Custom’s unwavering commitment to building the best guitars on the planet. Serial# CS101703, a hardshell guitar case is included.
Lzzy Hale is the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the hard-rocking band Halestorm and is the first female Brand Ambassador for Gibson, so a Kramer Lzzy Hale signature model is a natural fit. And what a fantastic guitar this is! Lzzy started with a pointy version of the classic Kramer Voyager body style. It’s finished in an attention-grabbing Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish that looks incredible on stage. The Lzzy Hale Voyager has a single bridge-position Kramer 85-T™ Humbucker™ and a single volume control, along with a Floyd Rose® 1000 Series tremolo and R2 Locking Nut for rock-solid tuning stability. The 3-piece maple neck has an ebony fretboard with lightning bolt inlays, a satin finish for speed, and a Slim “C” profile for comfort. Add it all up, and you have an awesome guitar that, like the artist who helped design it, is ready to rock. Both the guitar and its hardshell guitar case are signed by Lzzy Hale.
