When artist Jeannette Parssi was invited by Gibson Guitars to participate in its upcoming Miami GuitarTown project, she did not hesitate to accept the invitation. Gibson shipped Parssi a naked Epiphone Casino guitar, which she turned into a work of art. The brightly painted guitar, which the artist titled “Miami – Sunrise to Sunset,” features a stunning sunrise scene on the front, with an equally dazzling image of the Miami skyline at sunset on the reverse side.
In an effort to enhance its value at auction, upon completing the work Parssi had the guitar autographed by all seven members of the Allman Brothers Band. The artist was introduced to Melinda Trucks, wife of drummer and founding band member Butch Trucks, when the two traveled to Italy in 2004 to paint with a group of artists from South Florida. The women have remained in contact since. Parssi contacted Melinda Trucks and asked if she could arrange to have the band autograph the guitar, and then shipped it to New York, where the band was performing. “The band was more than happy to help,” said Parssi, “as it seems they always are when it comes to supporting worthy causes.” Each member signed...
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