Melissa Etheridge owned and played Ovation, Custom Elite acoustic/electric guitar. Serial number K13100007.
A significant, historically important offering pertaining to gay freedom, rights and dignity and her monumental hit “Uprising of Loveâ€.
The guitar is in mint condition with only some light fret wear.
It is absolutely gorgeous with a bound neck, pearliod tuner buttons, 5 section laminated maple and mahogany neck, gold hardware, ebony fret-board with beautiful abalone inlays, abalone top binding, a vibrant burnt orange-burst top with multi sound holes (both sides) and fabulous electronics.
It comes with original case, tags, brochures and accessories. Also included is a flash drive with the pertinent videos on it.
This guitar is documented by 2 You Tube videos of Melissa which were shot in a hotel room in 2014.
In the first video she gives a tutorial on how to play her hit “Uprising of Love†on this guitar.
In the second video she has written the words to the song “Uprising of Love†on the top of the guitar is giving it way in a contest.
Here are links to the vids:
Melissa Etheridge "Uprising of Love" guitar tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds4l8_4BS20
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Melissa Etheridge signed guitar contest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUhshxBpjuk
Here is a link to the “Uprising of Love†video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3toaZCYVSU8
Important, iconic, symbol for the song that was written by Melissa for the Uprising of Love Coalition in support of the safety & dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) Russians.
It should be in a museum!
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