Sun Sounds Foundation Auctions B.B. King Autographed Guitar on eBay to Benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, September 14, 2007 – B. B. King autographed a beautiful Ibanez "Artcore" Series AS73 semi-hollow body electric guitar for the Sun Sounds Foundation to auction on eBay. Its proceeds will benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona, a radio reading and information access service for people who find it difficult or impossible to read print because of a medical condition or disability.
The guitar is similar in style to the Gibson guitar that B. B. King plays, affectionately called "Lucille". It is transparent cherry and features the following:
•Maple body
•Mahogany neck
•Bound rosewood fretboard
•22 large frets
•ACH1 humbucker at the neck
•ACH2 humbucker at the bridge
•Chrome hardware
•Pearl dot inlays
Item Number: 150160215667. The auction closes Sep-20-07 08:28:10 PDT
In the last few years, B. B. King only signs guitars to be used as fundraisers for charitable causes. This is a great opportunity to own a signed guitar from a blues legend while you help the Sun Sounds Foundation raise funds for Sun Sounds of Arizona.
As an item of authenticity, one of the pictures included shows Sun Sounds volunteer Jeff Kercher, with B. B. King in his personal touring bus. For a look at those photos, more details and to place your bid, visit:
ebay.com
For additional information about this release, contact:
Mitzi Tharin
Station Manager
Sun Sounds of Arizona
7290 E Broadway, Ste 166
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-296-2400
mitzi.tharin@riomail.maricopa.edu
http://sunsounds.org
About Sun Sounds of Arizona
Sun Sounds of Arizona, established in 1979, is a radio reading and audio information access service for people who find it difficult or impossible to read print because of a disability or medical condition. It is a community outreach service with more than 500 volunteers, which is part of Rio Salado College and KJZZ with affiliate stations located in Flagstaff, Tempe, Tucson and Yuma. For eligible listeners, Sun Sounds of Arizona is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using special radios, designated cable systems, telephone and the internet.
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