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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Guitar Center Music Foundation to auction one-of-a-kind Denim Patch Guitar by Nefarious signed by all members of Slipknot
— The auction will take place online between December 3 at 11:00am PST and December 19 at 9:00pm PST, with the instrument on display at the Hollywood Guitar Center —
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., December 2, 2024 — Nefarious, a premier guitar design company, has crafted and donated a one-of-a-kind, denim-wrapped guitar to support The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF). This exclusive instrument, adorned with patches from various bands and signed by all nine members of Slipknot, represents a unique collector's piece. The guitar will be prominently displayed in the space leading to the Vintage Room at Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood location, situated at 7425 Sunset Blvd., between North Vista Street and North Gardner Street. Auction bidding for this extraordinary item will be conducted online and will run from 11:00am PST on December 3, 2024, through 9:00pm PST on December 19, 2024, with the winner being announced on December 19, 2024. Additionally, the auction will be promoted by Matt Pinfield on the legendary Los Angeles radio station 95.5 KLOS.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the healing and transformative power of music. Its mission is to ensure that individuals of all ages and backgrounds have access to music education and music therapy, regardless of financial or geographic limitations. Through its programs, GCMF grants musical instruments and equipment to schools, community centers, and therapy organizations nationwide, helping them sustain or expand their music programs. By supporting underserved communities, GCMF empowers individuals to express themselves, build confidence, and experience the emotional and cognitive benefits of engaging with music.
“We are so pleased and deeply encouraged by the music community’s interest in partnering with us to raise funds. This collaboration plays a vital role in helping us support more music programs in need, not only in local communities but also across the country. Together, we can bring the joy and transformative power of music to countless individuals who might otherwise be without access to these life-changing opportunities,” stated Myka Miller, Executive Director of The Guitar Center Music Foundation.
“At its core, both music and fashion are about expressing your truest self, individuality and musical tastes. The exclusive Nefarious Patch Guitar forms a tightly woven bond between the music and musical Influences inviting creatives to celebrate their personal flair,” remarked Marko Babineau, co-founder of Nefarious.
For many musicians and band fans, the guitars they’ve played and the blue jeans they’ve worn are timeless and a rite of passage. Designed to fit every musical preference, the guitar includes vintage graphic tees-inspired imagery, along with patches, with a distressed and classic denim jacket feel.
Contact info@guitarcenterfoundation.org to get involved.
To learn more, visit http://www.GuitarCenterFoundation.org, or follow GCMF on Facebook and Instagram for more news or to discover ways to support The Guitar Center Music Foundation.
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Photo caption 1: The one-of-a-kind Denim Patch Guitar by Nefarious, displayed near the entrance to the Vintage Room at Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood location. Auction bidding for this extraordinary item will be conducted online and will run from 11:00am PST on December 3, 2024, through 9:00pm PST on December 19, 2024, with all proceeds going to The Guitar Center Music Foundation.Photo file 2: NefariousPatchGuitar_Photo2.JPG
Photo caption 2: The one-of-a-kind Denim Patch Guitar by Nefarious (photo 2)Photo file 3: NefariousPatchGuitar_Photo3.JPG
Photo caption 3: The one-of-a-kind Denim Patch Guitar by Nefarious (photo 3)ABOUT THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION
For some, music may be just a hobby. But for others, music serves as a crucial lifeline – a path to healing, an opportunity to nurture untapped talent, an escape from the grim realities of everyday life, a break from generational trauma, or the start of a social revolution. The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the healing, transformative power of music. Thousands of individuals nationwide benefit yearly from GCMF’s grants and other efforts aiding veterans, hospital patients, the unhoused, and those affected by natural disasters, as well as youth in both schools and after-school programs. By providing these programs with all types of instruments and advocating for the benefits of music education and music therapy, GCMF furthers its mission of giving people the chance to create and express themselves through music. For more information about The Guitar Center Music Foundation, please visit http://guitarcenterfoundation.org/.ABOUT GUITAR CENTER INC
Guitar Center is the leading retailer of musical instruments, lessons, repairs and rentals in the U.S. With more than 300 stores across the U.S. and one of the top direct sales websites in the industry, Guitar Center has helped people make music for more than 50 years. Guitar Center also provides customers with various musician-based services, including Guitar Center Lessons, where musicians of all ages and skill levels can learn to play a variety of instruments in many music genres, GC Repairs, an on-site maintenance and repairs service, and GC Rentals, a program offering easy rentals of instruments and other sound reinforcement gear. Additionally, Guitar Center’s sister brands include Music & Arts, which operates more than 250 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, parents and students, and Musician’s Friend, a leading direct marketer of musical instruments in the United States. For more information about Guitar Center, please visit guitarcenter.com.ABOUT NEFARIOUS
Founded based on exceptional artistic vision, innovation, and creative design. We hand-selected the best partners from the music world to achieve this goal. The commitment is to dream, envision, and execute everything the team can do. The reward is to see the hallucination come to fruition in our work.CONTACT
The Guitar Center Music Foundation | info@GuitarCenterFoundation.org
323-573-0568
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