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Billy Gibbons_ZZ Top, Painted Electric Guitar

Dean ML Electric Guitar, painted by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Legendary Texas rocker Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top recently delivered this acrylic work. It features a festive, repetitive pattern that evokes a mexican cantina-like vibe in its color choice, with a touch of psychedelic swirl added to create that true ZZTop flavor to this awesome guitar. One of the all-time great Texas rockers, Billy Gibbons rich and colorful life with his early bands, 38 years with ZZ Top, fabulous custom cars, a zillion guitars and, of course, beautiful women, is chronicled in Billy F. Gibbons: Rock + Roll Gearhead, (2007, Motorbooks International, $29.95, hardcover). This is a one-of-a-kind full playable and displayable Instrument of Art. Complete with electronics, pick-ups, strings and hardware installed at Dean USA. It is hand-painted or otherwise decorated by the artist who’s name is associated with the guitar. Proceeds from the auction of this guitar go to support LITTLE KIDS ROCK, one of the most exciting music education programs available to public schools in America. This guitar is one of over sixty pieces created for Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute.