Stephen Arnold Music to Raffle Off Replica Guitars at Promaxbda Conferences

Stephen Arnold Music to Raffle Off Replica Guitars at PromaxBDA Conferences

05.30.2017

Once again, Stephen Arnold Music has teamed up with PromaxBDA to showcase and giveaway a handful of unique guitars.

Arnold, an avid collector, has organized two separate displays for PromaxBDA: The Conference and Station Summit.

At PromaxBDA: The Conference, he'll be showing off guitars that are exact replicas of ones that The Beatles played. Arnold had a similar display at last year's Conference and decided he wanted to extend the raffle to West Coasters.

"We decided we would pretty much replicate what we did in New York," he said.

At Station Summit, Arnold was inspired by a waterproof guitar he ran across and decided to tie the giveaway into the different sections of a newscast for the annual gathering of broadcaster marketers.

"It's actually weatherproof because it's all carbon fiber," he said. "Literally, you can play it in the rain. In addition to the weather segment, he sought other guitars to match up with news blocks including politics, morning shows, investigative reporting and sports, and even threw in a guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen.

The theme is also in line with his company's multi-platform image campaign "I'm Weather Ready," a turnkey weather marketing package for local TV stations. The toolkit includes an original song and video campaign that stations can customize using their own footage and marketing assets.

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PromaxBDA: The Conference

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Beatles Guitar Giveaway

This giveaway includes the chance to win a Hofner Violin Beatle Bass, a Paul McCartney favorite. Replicas of other guitars played by the Fab Four also will be on display.

1959 Gibson Jumbo J-160e

This is a replica of one of the guitars John Lennon chose to play, and was used to record the song "Love Me Do," among others. This is one of the first acoustic-electric models Gibson produced. Arnold purchased it from the original owner, with a $155 receipt still in the case.

Hofner Violin Beatle Bass - Available to Win

A lucky winner will walk away with this Paul McCartney favorite, which provided an extra punch to his bright, melodic and rhythmic patterns. Hofner, a well-known German guitar-maker, introduced McCartney's "violin bass" in the late '50s. He's played the instrument on everything from "She Loves You," to the famous "rooftop concert" while filming "Let It Be," right on up through his current tours. 2005 Gretsch G6122 Country Gentleman

George Harrison was a devoted rockabilly fan, and few instruments encapsulate an era as much as the Gretsch "Country Gentleman" guitar. Originally built for Nashville-based producer and musician Chet Atkins, this guitar has fueled unforgettable songs on classic rock albums by Pete Townsend ("Who's Next") and Neil Young ("After the Gold Rush"). Guitarists Jack White, U2's the Edge, Brian Setzer, and players in the Jayhawks, Fountains of Wayne and Fall Out Boy all play this classic axe.

1990 Rickenbacker 355JL Limited Edition Signature (#148 out of 660)

Can you imagine The Beatles' performing without John Lennon onstage, primitively thrashing away on his black and white Rickenbacker guitar? It was a staple during the band's salad days, and provided a distinguishing "jangle" to so many early songs that grew into rock classics.

Station Summit

NewsReady Guitars Giveaway

This year's guitar giveaway features five guitars up for grabs, with each one representing a segment of a typical local newscast.

American flag electric guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen: Political

Politics have been anything but subtle lately, and to reflect all the coverage is an American flag electric guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen.

"I thought twice about keeping it," Arnold said.

RainSong Concert Series With Offset Sound hole: Weather

Beautifully crafted from all carbon fiber, this unusual acoustic/electric guitar can literally weather any storm.

"I play mine outside in the rain, all the time," Arnold said.

Helmet Guitar By Tonal Instruments: Sports

For anyone who has ever fantasized about being able to play a football-inspired guitar while watching a game, now is your chance. Arnold found this guitar online and had to get it. The body of the guitar is shaped like a football helmet. It also features a face mask in a variety of colors so you can match your favorite team. And it has a built-in amplifier - perfect for taking to a stadium and shredding live.

Sunburst Epiphone Sheraton II archtop, hollow body electric guitar: Morning Show

Sit back with a morning coffee and strum this "sunburst" finish Epiphone Sheraton II archtop, hollow body electric guitar. The classic shape features two humbucker pickups and a rosewood fingerboard with intricate inlays to brighten up your day.

Justin Johnson Signature Shovel Guitar: Investigative

There's no instrument more fit for "digging" up a good story than this guitar made from a shovel.

"Yep, someone really made one, and it sounds really cool," Arnold said. This Justin Johnson Signature Shovel Guitar is a custom-made, hand-crafted, and signed and authenticated with an Autographed Certificate.

Be sure to stop by the Stephen Arnold Music kiosks, which will be prominently displayed at both PromaxBDA: The Conference and Station Summit, to check out this year's selection of guitars and drop off your business card to enter the raffle.