Gibson guitars honour 9/11 victims

Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Gibson guitars have paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 on its 10th anniversary by creating a trio of guitars to remember the 2,977 people that died in the attack, reports Gibson.com

The memorial pieces are Les Paul Traditionals and feature a custom laser etching designed by Gibson's top craftsman with a gloss Ebony finish. They used a computer controlled laser to create an engraving into the wood of the guitar body to ensure that the artwork is a permanent part of the guitar.

The first guitar in the series is poignantly entitled, 'Never Forget' and features the Twin Towers standing prominently in the NY skyline. The second guitar is entitled, 'Always Honour' and is a tribute from the employees of Gibson to the action & emergency services first to respond to the attacks. The final guitar in the series in entitled, 'Forever Free' and acts as a stunning representation of NY's future skyline, with the 'Freedom Tower' proudly standing tall.

The guitars will travel the USA this year, being played by a variety of artists, before being auctioned for charity on 9/11/12 to benefit families of 9/11 first responders.