The Guitar Players Club

In case you haven't heard, there's going to be a guitar being auctioned off on Oct. 15, 2008 that is probably going to be one of the best collector's piece ever. The Stratocaster will be signed by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. After the recent death of Richard Wright, I can only assume that the winning bid will be rather lofty.

Any hard core rock and roll fans, and especially Pink Floyd lovers will be dreaming of owning this guitar.

Mind you, the guitar itself is only a Mexican-made Strat, but obviously the autographs will drive the price up.

Also,  the guitar's finish has been designed by UK artist Gerald Scarfe, whom worked with the band on The Wall...both the album, and the movie. I'm sure this will only increase the bids. The guitar is being auctioned to benefit homelessness charity Crisis. You can go here to register at the 'BuyOnceGiveTwice.com' Website, and bid on the guitar. Just make sure you've got a fat bank account before you entertain thoughts of this jewel hanging on your wall.

The winning bidder will also receive a Scarfe On The Wall Limited Edition Box Set. This comprises eight prints signed by Gerald Scarfe and an in-depth interview regarding the time when he created the illustrations for The Wall and the accompanying film.

Roger Waters has signed the accompanying "monograph" book which includes many early concept drawings for The Wall and a new interview with Scarfe. The monograph is accompanied by eight 16" by 20" prints of Scarfe's famed illustrations for The Wall, which includes three unseen works.

The box set is also available to buy, in a limited run 300 pieces. I'm sure the box set will also prove to be a great investment, being offered in such a limited run.

I thought it appropriate to mention the death of Richard Wright today. In case you don't know, he was one of the founders of the fantastic band, Pink Floyd.

Wright met Roger Waters and Nick Mason in college and he and friend (late) Syd Barrett, joined their band Sigma 6. That band was named Pink Floyd and would make musical history in a big way.

Keyboardist Wright and Barrett were considered the bands dominate musical forces and were probably the main influences for their early psychedelic styled music.

Wright wrote "The Great Gig in the Sky" and "Us and Them" for the 1973 album 'Dark Side of the Moon', which sold 40 million copies. He also worked on "Atom Heart Mother," "Echoes" and "Shine on You Crazy Diamond."

Unfortunately, the tension between Wright, Roger Waters and guitarist band member David Gilmour, caused Gilmour to insist that Wright be fired. Wright was to be only a session musician on the tour of 'The Wall' and didn't perform on 1983's album 'The Final

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