Washburn Tribute Guitar

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Washburn Tribute Guitar

A recent find, but not added to the collection, this tribute guitar is definitely of interest. Simple and example of impact of 9/11 on even music and instruments.

Description:
This guitar is a Washburn D2001PWH, serial number SC02021852. It was created in memory of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Washburn made them in red, white, and blue, and only made 100 of each color.

7 comments:

solid audio said...: if you are still looking for this guitar i have one i'm willing to sell.
solidaudioproductions@gmail.com; October 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Unknown said...: They made 200 red and 200 blue and 100 white; January 27, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Unknown said...: I'm selling one too so don't listen to that guy listen to me!; January 27, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Unknown said...: I'm selling one too so don't listen to that guy listen to me!; January 27, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Unknown said...: I have all three colors.; November 24, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Unknown said...: I m selling; August 31, 2021 at 11:46 AM
Unknown said...: I m selling
maximov.sochi@yandex.ru; August 31, 2021 at 11:47 AM

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About My Collection

I've been collecting objects ever since the events of September 11, 2001. My collection can be classified as everyday items that reflect the events of 9/11 in their appearance. Some of these items are defined as collectible items, but the majority were available to consumers as household goods. I have hundreds of objects, and I use this blog to help document and "catalogue" them. A number of themes also emerge and are reflected by my collection. I felt that these objects needed to be preserved and their story told.

Themes:
1) September 11th influenced/impacted all material culture (consumer goods, collectibles, etc) in way that has never occurred (in terms of the extent, types of goods, etc)

2) Connection of remembrance and memorializing to material culture (basically the idea that buying something will make someone feel better and connect them to that event).

3) The story of each object and its purpose

4) The possibility that corporations used 9/11 as an opportunity and motivation to increase sales (it wasn't just about donating a portion of the proceeds)

5) Companies carried out corporate curating. This "process" involves the production of a material good/object tied directly to 9/11, where a corporation implements their own interpretation and ties themselves forever to the events of September 11th. For example, American Express created a book about the impact of 9/11 of their company and employees. This book is their corporate curated object.

6) My collection as the ideal symbol of American consumerism, and my effort in assembling it as being an American consumer

Collecting September 11th - Collecting 9/11 - Collecting 911 - Twin Towers - World Trade Center

Tuesday, September 6, 2011