The launch by Orange Amps of the fund-raising ‘Music Aid for Joplin’ is set to raise thousands of pounds to help and support the Joplin community and in particular Glory Days Music Store destroyed by the tornado (pictured below). The Auction (lots 1 to 30 only) has been running since July 18^th and is set to finish today Wednesday 24^th August when the final live on-line auction begins at 10.30 am Pacific Daylight Time (USA) or 18.30 British Summer Time. 

 

 

The auction has raised worldwide interest and the media have been widely supportive including a feature on CNN http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/07/29/joplin.tornado.music.store/index.html and coverage from much of the music press.

Click on the links below to view videos showing how lives were lost, and homes and businesses

such as Glory Days Music Store were destroyed when the tornado hit Joplin on May 22nd, 2011.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmSjBz25nsc 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZkpdYkRy4

 

The live auction event will be handled by The Fame Bureau. Highlights from the auction lots include a rare Orange Amps Union Jack half-stack, Sabian cymbals personally signed by RUSH’s Neil Peart and an Orange CR50BXT bass amp, signed by RUSH’s Geddy Lee.

 

Since the launch of the auction support has been coming in from a wide range of companies and artists wanting to support this worthy cause and new lots added to the auction now include:

 

Mastodon signed Drum head and vinyl – Donated by Mastodon

 

Jerry Cantrell Signature Cry Baby Wah Pedal signed by Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains – Donated by Dunlop

 

Slash Signature Cry Baby Wah Pedal signed by Slash – Donated by Dunlop

 

Taylor Baby Acoustic Guitar signed by country star Trace Adkins – Donated by Taylor Guitars

 

Theory Of A Deadman Signed Drum Heads, Drum Sticks, Shirts, and copies of their new album “The Truth Is…”

 

David Gravette signed Skateboard, Shoes, and Poster – Donated by C1RCA

 

Guitar Picks from Gearpipe.com

 

Para-Strap Guitar Strap and Solder-Free Pedal Board Kit – Donated by Lava Cable

 

Samsung Series 9 Notebook – Donated by Intel

 

Aria PE Elite Electric Guitar with Duncan Designed Pickups – Donated by Aria Distribution

 

Seymour Duncan 35^th Anniversary Commemorative JB/Jazz Humbucker Set – Donated by Aria Distribution

 

Mixcraft 5 software – Donated by Acoustica 

 Click here to view the AID for Joplin lots and bid on one or more of the many items available, and so assist Orange Amps and its fellow manufacturers to help and support Music Aid for Joplin. 

So get bidding TODAY for these unique items and to help raise funds for this good cause.