Our goal from the beginning has been to make sure Jason never has to worry about money again, so he can put his energy toward music and his health. The fundraiser for Jason Becker, which has taken place virtually on Twitch and Reverb, has raised over $200,000 so far for Jason's ongoing care.įundraiser co-organizer Herman Li says: "In America, having a chronic condition such as ALS can be unbelievably expensive. In addition to Jason's guitars available through Guernsey's Auctions, rare and signed guitars from Paul Gilbert, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Tosin Abasi, Warren DeMartini, Gus G and others will be available soon through the Jason Becker Reverb store. The album art is signed by Jason, one of his last autographs while he could still write.Ī short documentary introducing Jason and his guitars to the buying public, is available below and features Eddie Van Halen, Paul Stanley, Steve Vai, Marty Friedman, Tosin Abasi, Herman Li, Nita Strauss and Tim Henson. * Jason's red leather jacket, worn on the "Perpetual Burn" album cover, along with the proof of the original album art. This guitar has been thumb-printed by Jason. During a visit with Jason, Eddie Van Halen played this guitar, and during the months-long virtual fundraiser for Jason, this guitar has been played by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi ( ANIMALS AS LEADERS), Herman Li ( DRAGONFORCE), Chris Broderick (ex- MEGADETH), Tim Henson ( POLYPHIA), and Jason Richardson ( ALL THAT REMAINS). A similar model was later put into production, but this was the first "numbers" model ever made. * Jason's one-of-a-kind Peavy "Numbers" prototype guitar, pictured on the cover of Guitar For The Practicing Musician. This guitar has been thumb-printed by Jason and showing wear and tear from hours of playing, in studio and live. * Jason's blue, 24-fret Hurricane guitar, pictured on the cover of "Perpetual Burn" and used in the recording of "Boy Meets Guitar". Guernsey's Auctions will also offer the following in its "A Century Of Music" auction: These guitars are being sold as part of a fundraiser, co-organized by DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li, to provide funds for Jason's ongoing battle with ALS. The instrument, pictured on the cover of CACOPHONY's genre-defining "Speed Metal Symphony" and used to record Becker's groundbreaking solo album "Perpetual Burn", is one of three rare guitars being offered through Guernsey's Auctions, the prestigious New York auction house renowned for offering unique memorabilia and artifacts.
A video of former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick playing the Jason Becker song "Perpetual Burn" on Jason's white, 22-fret Hurricane guitar can be seen below.
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