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Joan Jett first woman artist to inspire Gibson Signature model guitar

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Tuesday, 05 August 2008 08:38

The 80s rocker who urged an MTV generation to put another dime in the jukebox has become the first woman artist to have a Gibson electric signature model guitar designed after her.

Nashville-based Gibson Guitar has announced the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker guitar the company says is designed to pay tribute to the guitar Jett played on hits like "I Love Rock N' Roll" and "Do You Wanna Touch Me."

The Joan Jett Signature guitar is designed with a slab mahogany body with a white worn finish and is handcrafted to the same specs as Jett's original guitar, Gibson says in a release.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price: $839.

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