John 5 speaks to Loudwire’s Gear Factor about his signature Fender Telecaster
From Loudwire:
“Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a Fender connoisseur,” John 5 raves, in an interview with Gear Factor host Squiggy, while discussing his signature Fender Telecaster. “And to have my name associated with greatness like that, it’s amazing. I couldn’t be more proud of anything.”
He pauses for a moment and self-corrects: “My children, and then being associated with Fender. In that order!”
Read the article in full here: loudwire.com/john-5-signature-fender-telecaster/ and watch the interview above.
From Pro Audio Land: Win John 5 signed Tele & Coffin Case
Check out this FANTASTIC contest that is being sponsored by our friends at www.ProAudioLand.com.
One lucky fan could win “a new John5 Signature Fender Squier Telecaster and Coffin Case Autographed By John 5.”
“In addition to being entered to win every entry automatically gets a $15 coupon code to use on anything $99 and above.”
To enter, please go here: proaudioland.com/coffin-case-john5-guitar-giveaway
Contest ends March 31st and all winners ill be announced here on April 5th, 2017. For all contest rules and questions please see proaudioland.com/coffin-case-john5-guitar-giveaway who are running the contest.
FOR AUCTION: Personal John 5 guitar signed by John 5, Rob Zombie & friends for the Ruben Velasco Legacy Fund
As many of you will recall, a few months ago, John 5’s good friend Ruben Valesco – also his guitar tech on many tours – passed away after a valiant fight against stage 4 cancer. Since then the Ruben Velasco Legacy Fund has been set up in honor of him and his love of protecting the health and safety of animals.
John 5 has given away this very personal gift to the charity to be auctioned – a gold Squier Telecaster named “Son of Goldie” (in reference to his main gold Telecaster people see him with) and has got a bunch of friends to sign it too.
This was his personal instrument for many years, played on stage while on tour with Rob Zombie. Several marks on the guitar show the instrument’s well-worn patina and recall his frenetic head-banging style. Accompanying its authentic marks are autographs from his fellow musicians: Rob Zombie, Billy Idol, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), and John 5 himself.
This rare piece of music memorabilia is a vision in gold, and comes with a matching headstock, hardware, and a mirrored pickguard. Sales from this guitar will benefit The Fur and Feather Animal Sanctuary and Ruben’s Legacy.
You can bid for it here: ifonly.com/music/squier-telecaster-guitar-signedjohn-5-rob-zombie
Auctions ends end of September.
John 5 autograph session at the Great American Nightmare October 24 – WIN HIS GOLD SQUIER
John 5 will be with Piggy D and Ginger Fish at Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare on Oct. 24th, Pomona CA. Fans will have a chance to win this exact Fender squire (see picture above – YES the one he is playing in the promo video for the new Gold Squier). Raffle tickets will be handed out during the autograph session and John 5 will announce the winner at the end! Some songs from John 5’s new instrumental album will be playing at the autograph session as well. Oct. 24th at The Great American Nightmare, Pomona CA.
J5 donates signed guitar for Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund – BID TODAY!
John 5 has donated a signed guitar for the fantastic Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. It is a Squier by Fender Telecaster electric guitar, signed in silver marker on the black body.
Bidding starts today from $75. The fund was “formed in honor of the legendary singer who lost his life to stomach cancer…to support cancer prevention research, raise awareness and educate the public with the focus that early detection and prevention is of vital importance when dealing with this deadly disease that robs families of it’s loved ones.”
John 5 says “please bid today to help raise money and awareness for this fantastic charity and in honor of one of the most legendary rock singers we were blessed to have. I am humbled to be a part of helping by donating this guitar for such a worthwhile cause.”
Bid today, help this fantastic cause.
BID: http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/80/lot/32325/
More info on RJD Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund: http://www.diocancerfund.org/
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