World-renowned guitar manufacturer Gibson recently announced that it would release a limited-edition guitar as a tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. This will be the reissue of Cornell’s signature model ES-335 with few changes including his signature on the headstock.
According to the company’s press release, only 250 guitars will be manufactured, with a couple of them being auctioned off to benefit The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation and The Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.
“Chris Cornell was not only one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of all time; he was a modern innovator who left a legacy that transcends music genres and generations,” said Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer, Gibson in a statement.
“It is our honor to release this tribute ES-335 in his memory. It’s a guitar Chris fell in love with and which became a part of his creative expression. Chris was a special artist and we hope that this guitar will inspire fans to find their sound, and inspiration, just like Chris did, for many years to come.”
Gibson also shared several photos of the guitar on their official social media. Check them out below.
Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 was officially unveiled at the Chris Cornell tribute concert, I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell, which saw Foo Fighters, Metallica, Ryan Adams, and many more performing the late rocker’s iconic songs.
