Savannah, Ga.-based Gretsch Guitars has a foundation that donates guitars that are decorated by artists or signed by musicians and then sold to raise funds for music and arts education programs. Because Gretsch CEO Fred Gretsch believes in "Enriching lives through participation in music," the Gretsch Foundation has generously donated a new hollow body style Brian Setzer Model Gretsch Nashville guitar to AthFest.

This beautiful instrument has been signed by all four of the original members of R.E.M., including retired drummer Bill Berry. This autographed Gretsch guitar, complete with a new deluxe case, will be sold on eBay to the highest bidder to support AthFest's educational efforts. The auction will begin on June 18, 2008 (the first day of AthFest), and end on June 27, 2008. - more on this story

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