JOAN JETT
To Perform On
Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” IGTV Music Series, Presented by Gibson
Friday, April 24 At 3:00 PM ET, On Rolling Stone Instagram (Here)
Rock ‘N’ Roll Icon’s Autographed, Limited Edition:
‘Gibson Joan Jett ES 339 Electric Guitar’
Arrives At Auction On April 20 Via CharityBuzz.com (Here)
Proceeds To Benefit MUSICARES® COVID-19 Relief Fund
NASHVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) From her pioneering spirit, to her visionary outlook on being an artist, JOAN JETT continues to inspire people from all walks of life. This coming Friday, April 24, JOAN JETT will bring a special performance to Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” IGTV Music Week, Presented by Gibson. Tune in Friday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m. ET on Rolling Stone’s Instagram to watch JOAN’s performance, Here.
To support the music community in these uncertain times, the rock n’ roll icon has teamed with Gibson guitars to donate an autographed, limited-edition Gibson Joan Jett ES 339 Electric Guitar–of which only 150 were made worldwide–for auction on CharityBuzz.com starting Monday, April 20, Here. Proceeds from the auction organized by Gibson Gives–the charitable arm of Gibson–and Rolling Stone, will benefit the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund offering immediate financial assistance to musicians, production crews, and music industry creators; to donate directly, visit: https://www.grammy.com/musicares.
Calling on nearly two years of touring research and development alongside JOAN JETT and Gibson’s Master Luthiers, the Joan Jett ES-339 guitar is a unique hollow-body design in a stunning Wine Red which like its legendary namesake, redefines what a guitar can do.
JOAN JETT Autographed Signature Gibson ES-339 Electric Guitar
Preview Link: Here
Lot # 2028302
Estimated Value: $2,500.00
Donate and Bid: Here
The new Joan Jett ES-339 guitar features a thermally-engineered chambered maple centerblock and thermally-engineered Adirondack Spruce bracing, a radical first for Gibson ES guitars. The control assembly is hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors and is paired with our Burstbucker 2 and Burstbucker 3 humbucking pickups. From sweet to rude, the tonal capabilities of the Joan Jett ES-339 guitar are truly limitless. The stunning AAA figured maple veneers are finished in Wine Red for a look that will always make a statement. The Joan Jett ES-339 will be produced in a very limited run of only 150 guitars worldwide. The autographed instrument will come with a Gibson Joan Jett Signature hardshell case and custom Joan Jett certificate of authenticity.
Music fans will have the chance to make a charitable donation to support musicians worldwide and walk away with a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history. Bidding for the Joan Jett ES-339 autographed guitar will open on CharityBuzz.com on Monday, April 20 at 11:00 AM ET and close on Friday, May 8 at 3:00 PM ET. Shipping is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions; shipping ETA Summer 2020. For more information, visit: http://www.charitybuzz.com/RollingStoneGibsonHomeMadeMusic.
Listen and stream Joan Jett & the Blackhearts music at: https://blackheart.com/listen.
For more information on Joan Jett, visit:
About Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” and “Crimson and Clover.” Her independent record label, Blackheart, was founded in 1980 after she was rejected by no less than 23 labels. Blackheart is one of the longest running indie labels and continues to give voice to new bands. As a producer, she has overseen albums by Bikini Kill, Circus Lupus, as well as the Germs’ LA punk masterpiece, ‘GI.’ Jett’s music has become a permanent force in mainstream culture. Jett and the Blackhearts continue touring the globe with headline shows alongside fellow rock icons like The Who, Green Day and the Foo Fighters. Additionally, Jett has acted and appeared in movies, television and theater. Jett was also able to see her story told in ‘The Runaways’, the film based on starring Kristen Stewart as Jett, and Dakota Fanning as Currie. Jett was close to the project, serving as executive producer. ‘Bad Reputation’, a documentary about Jett’s life premiered to critical acclaim at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film continues to receive praise and accolades and is available on all streaming platforms.