Article Contributed by Missing Piece Group
Published on 2026-02-17
Photo: Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions / Gibson Gives
Julien’s Auctions announced details today for its upcoming event in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson which supports musicians worldwide through music education as well as health and wellness initiatives. The star-studded sale is the fifth consecutive auction for the organization and funds raised will benefit Gibson Gives & FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program. To date the partnership of Julien’s, Gibson Gives, and FirstBank Amphitheater has raised nearly $200,000 for music education initiatives supporting the next generation of musicians. The event will take place on Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT at juliensauctions.com.
The auction will feature guitars signed by Alice Cooper, Brantley Gilbert, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Cody Jinks, as well as instruments signed by Collective Soul, Daughtry, The Doobie Brothers, Halestorm, Judas Priest, Rise Against, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and more. Proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Gibson Gives & FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program, supporting music education for students in Williamson County Schools in Tennessee.
“Julien’s is excited to partner with Gibson Gives once again to raise funds for their many worthwhile beneficiaries, including the Gibson Gives & FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program,” said Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “We are proud to help support the musicians of tomorrow, with help from the musicians of today. This auction of nearly two dozen guitars features some incredible instruments, all signed by renowned artists and bands.”
“At Gibson Gives, we believe the shortest distance from a signed guitar to a student’s first chord is a community that cares,” says Erica Krusen, Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “Partnering with Julien’s Auctions and FirstBank Amphitheater, every winning bid turns star power into school power—putting real instruments and real instruction into classrooms for students in Williamson County. We’re honored by the artists who’ve stepped up and excited for the futures these guitars will help create.”
“Community is at the heart of FirstBank Amphitheater – we strive to be an active force for positive impact,” said Rick and Nancy McEachern, owners of FirstBank Amphitheater. “Through our shared vision and the generosity of Gibson Gives and world-class performers, we are proud to continue investing in the next generation of Williamson County musicians, season after season.”
The Sale Features Guitars from:
Alice Cooper | Signed Gibson L-00 Acoustic Guitar, Ebony
Brantley Gilbert | Signed Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut Acoustic Guitar
Cody Jinks | Signed Gibson G-45 Generation Acoustic Guitar, Natural
Collective Soul | Band-Signed Gibson Songwriter Standard Rosewood Acoustic Guitar, Antique Natural
Daughtry | Signed Gibson ES-330 Hollowbody Electric Guitar
The Doobie Brothers | Band-Signed Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s P90 Electric Guitar, Goldtop
Halestorm | Band-Signed Gibson Flying V 80s Electric Guitar, Classic White
James Taylor | Signed Gibson Songwriter Standard EC Rosewood Acoustic Guitar
Judas Priest | Band-Signed Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Electric Guitar
Live | Ed Kowalczyk Signed Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Plain Top Electric Guitar, Dark Cherry Sunburst
Papa Roach | Band-Signed Gibson L-00 Standard Acoustic Guitar, Vintage Sunburst
Parker McCollum | Signed Gibson J-45 Studio Rosewood Acoustic Guitar, Antique Natural
Riley Green | Signed Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar
Rise Against | Band-Signed Gibson Hummingbird EC Acoustic Guitar, Ebony
Tedeschi Trucks Band | Signed Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar
UnderOath | Band-Signed Gibson SG Supreme Electric Guitar, Translucent Ebony Burst
Volbeat | Band-Signed Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar, Dark Walnut
Willie Nelson | Signed Gibson J-45 Studio Rosewood Acoustic Guitar, Antique Natural
ONLINE AUCTION
“Gibson Gives”
Friday, March 5, 2026
10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST
REGISTERING TO BID
Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction, or online before the sale at Julien’s Auctions.
For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-836-1818.
PLACING BIDS
Bid at Julien’s Auctions online.
