Joe Satriani and David Bonvillain have collaborated on their third “Charity Guitar” with all funds being donated to Pasadena Humane. Bidding has ended but you are still able to donate to Pasadena Humane, at the link at the bottom of the page.
A collaborative project between the legendary Joe Satriani and Colorado-based artist David Bonvillain, the duo has created their third charity guitar. Continuing the trend that started with their first charity piece in 202, which was donated to Children’s Hospital San Francisco, and their second in 2024, raising awareness for Guitars4Vets, this 2025 charity piece is possibly the most involved and extreme piece to date.
The guitar is a new Ibanez JS2480 that was refinished by both Joe and David over the course of several weeks. With over 40 hours in the finish, this guitar features a striking glow-in-the-dark base, layered with a stunning white galaxy design in fluorescent acrylics. Hand-painted by Joe, both the front and back showcase his artistic touch, all sealed under a durable urethane clear coat. The original sustainer was replaced with a black driver-neck pickup, and the guitar has been freshly set up with Stringjoy 9s for optimal playability. Included with the guitar are all original Ibanez paperwork and a certificate of authenticity from Bonvillain Design Studio, personally signed by Joe—who also left his signature inside the spring cavity.
“I love making these crazy, beautiful guitars with David. His work is stunning. Each guitar we’ve collaborated on has turned out to be special, unique and striking. And, all for a good cause!” – Joe Satriani
“It’s an absolute honor and privilege to create these incredible guitars with Joe. He’s been one of my biggest inspirations since I first picked up a guitar, and now he’s also my favorite collaborator in art! Getting to merge music and visual creativity with him – and then donating these pieces to a great cause – has been an unforgettable experience.” – David Bonvillain
Bonvillain Design Studio has finished guitars that are in the hands of some of the most famous and influential guitarists of all time, including Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Kerry King, Bob Weir, John Mayer, Yvette Young, Gary Holt, Mark Morton, and many others. Bonvillain works with premium manufacturers for limited runs of guitar designs, as well as producing a handful of their own builds per year and has recently partnered with Emerald City Guitars, producing an eye-catching and unique spin on a previously refinished vintage guitar!
About Bonvillain Design Studio:
Bonvillain Design Studio produces one of a kind instruments and customizations for performing artists and discerning collectors. While their team can do pretty much anything, traditional is not really their jam.
The studio works with premium manufacturers for limited runs of guitar designs as well as produce a handful of their own builds per year, leveraging either premium production instruments from their favorite manufacturers or custom hand-cut one-piece bodies from Geist Custom Instruments, some of the most detailed and unique handmade inlays in the world from Mercier Guitars, and paint jobs that are intended to be out of this world bonkers.
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Emergency Help Needed for Wildfire Relief
Even though the fire has been contained, the charity is still feeling the effects of this devastating disaster. Over 1,000 animals have poured through their doors in the past several weeks, many who are in need of immediate, lifesaving care.
Some of these animals are suffering from smoke inhalation, singed paws, burns, dehydration, and more. The charity has been treating each animal based on their needs, providing fluids, oxygen, pain medications, and wound care as quickly as they can.
The charity is in need of monetary donations to help purchase medical supplies and other resources as they continue to see burned and injured animals coming to the shelter.
For more information on Pasadena Humane please check out the link below and donate if possible
Donate here: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/…#!/donation/checkout
The best way to help the animals who are in need is to donate.
Thank you for your support.
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