Washburn Electric Guitar, played and broken by Paul Stanley of KISS

Washburn Electric Guitar, played and broken by Paul Stanley of KISS

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Black PS1800 Washburn guitar played and broken by Paul Stanley of KISS. Serial Number 09060807. The neck is separated from the body of the guitar and the strings are loose. The guitar is signed by Paul Stanley on the front and there are two other signatures on the back of the body. The guitar was smashed on stage during the finale of Voodoo Fest 2009. It was given to the KISS Army, a loyal fan group, who then donated it to the Museum to honor KISS and their accomplishments.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
guitar
date made
2009
maker
Washburn Company
place made
Indonesia
Physical Description
mother of pearl (overall material)
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
wire (overall material)
Measurements
neck: 26 in x 4 3/4 in; 66.04 cm x 12.065 cm
neck with stings extended: 35 in x 4 3/4 in; 88.9 cm x 12.065 cm
body: 22 1/2 in x 14 1/2 in; 57.15 cm x 36.83 cm
neck: 26 1/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 66.3575 cm x 12.065 cm x 4.445 cm
body: 21 1/4 in x 16 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in; 53.975 cm x 41.91 cm x 6.0325 cm
ID Number
2014.0286.01
accession number
2014.0286
catalog number
2014.0286.01
serial number
09060807
Credit Line
Gift of Keith Leroux and J.C. Upshaw Downs
subject
Rock and Roll
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Guitars
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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