Kirsty MacColl guitar signed by Kim up for auction

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October 2, 2011 - A year ago, Kim was one of the artists to appear at a Kirsty MacColl tribute concert. Now, a year later, the guitar is to be auctioned off.

According to information on the eBay item description, this new Fret-King Blue Label Esprit 3 guitar was signed by the guest performing artists and band at the sold-out 'Tribute Concert for Kirsty MacColl' on October 10, 2010 at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. The guitar was signed by special guests Billy Bragg, Boz Boorer, Helen Boulding, Jackie Clune, Andrea Corr, Mary Coughlan, Ellie Goulding, Boo Hewerdine, Phill Jupitus, Brian Kennedy, Amy MacDonald, Alison Moyet, Omar Puente, Philip Rambow, Eddi Reader, Catherine Tate, James Walsh from Starsailor, Kim Wilde and the 'Kirsty MacColl Band': Michelle Drees, Pete Glenister, James Knight, Leah Mason, Dave Ruffy, Gary Sanford and Brooke Supple. 

All profits raised will be used to buy musical equipment such as guitar and violin strings so directly aiding the music school students in Cuba. For further details about the purpose of this unique auction, visit the official Kirsty MacColl website.

At the time of writing, the reserve price for this item had not yet been met, but this once in a lifetime offer is sure to raise funds for a charity that was close to Kirsty's heart. If you want to check out the item, or bid on it of course, then go to this page!

Update: the item fetched £1001 pounds on October 10.

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